Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 50 - Robben v Volkov
Date: Dec 20, 2025

#R1#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Hasegawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Hasegawa does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Hasegawa as Kvaratskhelia shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasegawa misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hasegawa to the mat! Hasegawa manages to get full guard.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasegawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasegawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Kvaratskhelia slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia with the ground and pound but Hasegawa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Hasegawa blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hasegawa's head.
Hasegawa wants to stand and escape but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Hasegawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia throws an elbow that misses. Hasegawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Nice move by Hasegawa!#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kvaratskhelia striking off his back but it's not causing Hasegawa any problems.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Kvaratskhelia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hasegawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Hasegawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kvaratskhelia doesn't seem phased though.
Hasegawa throws a right and a left that Kvaratskhelia avoids nicely.
Kvaratskhelia darts in looking for a takedown but Hasegawa gets double underhooks and turns Kvaratskhelia into the cage.
Hasegawa lands with a light punch inside.
Kvaratskhelia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hasegawa trying to stall but Kvaratskhelia improves his position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kvaratskhelia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kvaratskhelia has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hasegawa.#BC2#
Hasegawa breaks from the clinch.
Kvaratskhelia swats away the attempt to clinch by Hasegawa.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Hasegawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Hasegawa is looking to clinch but Kvaratskhelia is avoiding it.
Hasegawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kvaratskhelia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hasegawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Hasegawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasegawa throws a right hand that Kvaratskhelia ducks under and follows up with a left that Kvaratskhelia also avoids with ease.
Hasegawa closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Kvaratskhelia gets tackled into the cage by Hasegawa. Hasegawa maintains the clinch.
Hasegawa scores with a shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Hasegawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kvaratskhelia.
Hasegawa gets underhooks to prevent Kvaratskhelia's takedown attempt.
Hasegawa effectively controlling the action here.
Hasegawa trying to control the position but instead, Kvaratskhelia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hasegawa into the cage.#BC2#
Hasegawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ichiro Hasegawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Hasegawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hasegawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hasegawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hasegawa clinches with his opponent.
Hasegawa scores with a shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kvaratskhelia backwards.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasegawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kvaratskhelia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hasegawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt - Hasegawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasegawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Hasegawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasegawa wants to stand but Kvaratskhelia is controlling the position.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Hasegawa blocks nicely. #T1#
Hasegawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvaratskhelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasegawa is looking to stand up but Kvaratskhelia isn't so interested in that idea.
Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasegawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Hasegawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Hasegawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Ichiro Hasegawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kvaratskhelia managing to block the knees to the body from Hasegawa.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hasegawa to keep the fight standing.
Kvaratskhelia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hasegawa is defending well.#BC2#
Hasegawa breaks from the clinch.
Hasegawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hasegawa wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Hasegawa rushes Kvaratskhelia and presses him up against the cage.
Kvaratskhelia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasegawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hasegawa lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Hasegawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Hasegawa breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hasegawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kvaratskhelia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Hasegawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kvaratskhelia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hasegawa tries to avoid it but Kvaratskhelia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hasegawa to the ground. Hasegawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hasegawa gets caught flat footed, as Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hasegawa wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasegawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kvaratskhelia throws an elbow that misses. Hasegawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Nice move by Hasegawa!#REVB##T4#
Hasegawa wants to stand but Kvaratskhelia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kvaratskhelia pulls Hasegawa in to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasegawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Hasegawa in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ichiro Hasegawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but Hasegawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hasegawa misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Kvaratskhelia feints and as Hasegawa raises his hands in defense, Kvaratskhelia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasegawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvaratskhelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasegawa wants to stand and escape but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kvaratskhelia postures up in Hasegawa's guard and throws a big left but Hasegawa blocks it. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasegawa wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Hasegawa. Beautiful body shot.
Kvaratskhelia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hasegawa.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Hasegawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is putting a hurting on Hasegawa here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hasegawa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kvaratskhelia.
Hasegawa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ichiro Hasegawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to ground and pound but Hasegawa uses the momentary lack of control by Kvaratskhelia to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Hasegawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasegawa pushes Kvaratskhelia off looking to stand but Kvaratskhelia dives back in and keeps control.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hasegawa's head. #ES2#
Hasegawa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia is on him like a limpet, forcing Hasegawa back against the cage.
Kvaratskhelia is working for takedown but Hasegawa is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Hasegawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hasegawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Hasegawa works over Kvaratskhelia's head and body with a nice combination.
Hasegawa throws a series of punches but Kvaratskhelia moves out of range.
Kvaratskhelia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia slips a jab and a cross from Hasegawa.
Kvaratskhelia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasegawa circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown but Hasegawa sprawls well.
Ichiro Hasegawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvaratskhelia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasegawa circles away.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and bounces Hasegawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kvaratskhelia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Hasegawa from getting back to his feet.
Hasegawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kvaratskhelia stops Hasegawa from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Hasegawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hasegawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichiro Hasegawa!

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 23
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and gets a takedown into Juice's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juice's head.#SUB#
Juice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.#SUB#
Juice is looking for a triangle here but Kvaratskhelia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Royal Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kvaratskhelia's best efforts.
Kvaratskhelia is keen to just control but Juice is a slippery customer.
Juice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juice wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Juice looking for a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia defends easily. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Juice to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kvaratskhelia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Juice pulls down on the head and he's put Kvaratskhelia to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Beetle Juice!
A victorious Beetle Juice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 18
Date: Sep 20, 2025

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smo enables Kvaratskhelia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Smo uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kvaratskhelia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Smo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt
and Kvaratskhelia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Smo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kvaratskhelia is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is stalling in the full guard.
Smo trying to control the position. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kvaratskhelia has Smo pulled in close to control his posture.
Smo wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kvaratskhelia has a closed guard, preventing Smo from standing up.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Smo from controlling successfully.
Smo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smo wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving. #SUB#
Smo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kvaratskhelia's closed guard. He's half up but Kvaratskhelia has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kvaratskhelia pivots and extends the arm, Smo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kvaratskhelia! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Our winner, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia, 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: RMMA 34 - Curtis v Gigante
Date: Aug 30, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martinez!
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez trying to remain calm as Kvaratskhelia controls from the top position.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvaratskhelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kvaratskhelia controls the position from side control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Kvaratskhelia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Martinez's legs.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia not doing much here.
Martinez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has mounted him!
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Martinez is looking to get to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Royal Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvaratskhelia controlling from the full mount.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez gets back to half guard.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well.
Martinez wants to sweep but Kvaratskhelia has passed to side control!
Kvaratskhelia just content to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia moves into full mount!
Kvaratskhelia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Martinez can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Kvaratskhelia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Martinez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvaratskhelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kvaratskhelia is adopting a defensive guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvaratskhelia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Martinez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Martinez in close. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Martinez gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Kvaratskhelia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez is looking to stall here but Kvaratskhelia recovers full guard.
Kvaratskhelia pulls Martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martinez trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Martinez 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.
Martinez trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Kvaratskhelia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving. #T4#
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kvaratskhelia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Martinez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kvaratskhelia's half guard.
Martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Kvaratskhelia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez stalling away here and it's allowed Kvaratskhelia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia controlling Martinez's posture.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Martinez trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martinez tries to score with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Kvaratskhelia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kvaratskhelia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Martinez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kvaratskhelia for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep.
Kvaratskhelia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control but can't.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kvaratskhelia is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Kvaratskhelia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Martinez trying to control from Kvaratskhelia's half guard. Kvaratskhelia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kvaratskhelia seems keen to control Martinez's posture.#T3#
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez has a hand on Kvaratskhelia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Martinez is bucking up trying to escape but Kvaratskhelia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kvaratskhelia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Martinez hang on?
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvaratskhelia controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikheil Kvaratskhelia.
I think Kvaratskhelia 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
An out of breath Mikheil Kvaratskhelia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RMMA - Russia
Date: Aug 09, 2025

#R1##TD#
Gigante is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kvaratskhelia's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvaratskhelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia seems keen to control Gigante's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gigante from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Kvaratskhelia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gigante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia keeping full guard, as Gigante tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia has control of Gigante's left arm, preventing Gigante from doing any damage. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Gigante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gigante looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Kvaratskhelia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kvaratskhelia manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Kvaratskhelia's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gigante prevents Kvaratskhelia from improving position.
Gigante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kvaratskhelia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gigante keeps working. #T2#
Gigante manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante gets full guard.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Gigante trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is stalling in the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Gigante is retaining full guard.
Gigante trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gigante to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia gets caught napping as Gigante dives in and scores a takedown. Kvaratskhelia manages to retain guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gigante in close.
Gigante wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving. #T4#
Gigante postures up.
Gigante wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Gigante postures up.
Gigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position here.
Gigante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control but Gigante manages to pass to mount!
Gigante can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvaratskhelia is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tout Petit Gigante dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia gets a double leg takedown into Gigante's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is fighting to break Gigante's control of his arms but Gigante is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gigante looking for a sweep. Not yet Gigante, not yet.
Gigante keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Gigante wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Gigante is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia being controlled here momentarily.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gigante keeps moving.
Gigante working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gigante shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gigante showed some decent athleticism there.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvaratskhelia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kvaratskhelia's head. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Gigante has control of the leg.
Tout Petit Gigante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gigante thows a huge punch but Kvaratskhelia dodges it nicely.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Royal Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gigante prevents Kvaratskhelia from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Gigante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigante's back!
A lull in the action here. #T3#
Gigante trying to control but not successfully.
Kvaratskhelia keeps control of the position easily here as Gigante tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kvaratskhelia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I really don't envy Gigante right now.
I would not like to be Gigante right now.
Kvaratskhelia is continuing to stall.
Kvaratskhelia tries to get the hooks in deep but Gigante pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gigante trying to control the hands but Kvaratskhelia breaks the grip.
Gigante rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Kvaratskhelia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia 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##TD#
Gigante closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kvaratskhelia to the mat! Kvaratskhelia manages to get full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Gigante postures up.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gigante from controlling successfully.
Gigante being controlled here momentarily.
Kvaratskhelia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gigante.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard but Gigante manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Gigante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Gigante from moving into mount.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control Gigante's posture but Gigante avoids it. #SUB#
Gigante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kvaratskhelia trying his best to control but Gigante has mounted him.
Gigante with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gigante avoids the attempt from Kvaratskhelia to control.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to improve his position but instead Gigante has taken his back!
Kvaratskhelia wants to escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gigante throwing strikes here but Kvaratskhelia is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Gigante is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kvaratskhelia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kvaratskhelia shrugs it off.
Kvaratskhelia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Gigante has control of the leg.
Gigante is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvaratskhelia is holding on for now. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Gigante has control of the leg.
Gigante passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gigante trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Gigante is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvaratskhelia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy.
Kvaratskhelia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kvaratskhelia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gigante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gigante has picked Kvaratskhelia up and slammed him! Kvaratskhelia can't keep hold of the triangle and Gigante manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gigante has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kvaratskhelia's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kvaratskhelia is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gigante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tout Petit Gigante!
A very excited looking Tout Petit Gigante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RMMA - SHS Final
Date: Jul 19, 2025

#R1#
Jab, jab by Boryszko - just one landing.
Boryszko misses with a body shot.
Boryszko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boryszko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a double leg but Boryszko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boryszko counters with a nice body shot.
Boryszko lands with a nice body punch.
Kvaratskhelia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Boryszko circles away easily
and Boryszko counters with a nice uppercut.
Krzesimir Boryszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Kvaratskhelia.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boryszko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boryszko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvaratskhelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boryszko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boryszko is looking to regain half guard here but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boryszko is working hard here to advance position.
Boryszko gets back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WillyQuay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kvaratskhelia stops Boryszko from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is thwarting Boryszko's attempts to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots but Boryszko is blocking nicely.
Boryszko taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Boryszko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boryszko tries to get out of the position.
Kvaratskhelia working Boryszko over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
Boryszko is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Boryszko's hands, connecting with Boryszko's forehead.
Boryszko is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boryszko avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots but Boryszko is blocking nicely.
Boryszko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kvaratskhelia. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Boryszko is keeping him busy.
Boryszko wants to control but Kvaratskhelia is keeping busy.
Boryszko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Boryszko from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Boryszko's head.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boryszko has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Boryszko's hands, connecting with Boryszko's forehead.#ROC2#Boryszko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Boryszko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvaratskhelia lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Boryszko! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kvaratskhelia jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
A relieved looking Mikheil Kvaratskhelia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 21, 2025

#R1#
Mcdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvaratskhelia.
Sloppy strikes from Mcdonald. Those never looked like landing.
Kvaratskhelia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcdonald.
Kvaratskhelia feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonald. Kvaratskhelia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcdonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia defends it well.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Mcdonald from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia is pressing down on Mcdonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcdonald is holding on for now.
Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcdonald keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.
Mcdonald tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcdonald tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from half guard but Mcdonald is working away.
Kvaratskhelia is taking a breather. Mcdonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcdonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
Mcdonald trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcdonald tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Mcdonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvaratskhelia is keen to just control but Mcdonald is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Mcdonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mcdonald gets back to full guard.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mcdonald tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
Kvaratskhelia wants to take a breather but Mcdonald is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kvaratskhelia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcdonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a kimura but Mcdonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mcdonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kvaratskhelia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kvaratskhelia's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Mcdonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kvaratskhelia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kvaratskhelia is trying to break free.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to remain composed but Mcdonald is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kvaratskhelia turns into Mcdonald and is now in his guard.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mcdonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mcdonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kvaratskhelia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdonald can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvaratskhelia lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcdonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Mcdonald with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdonald's brow.
Kvaratskhelia passes Mcdonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Mcdonald's hands, connecting with Mcdonald's forehead.
Mcdonald tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
Mcdonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdonald's brow.
Kvaratskhelia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcdonald is trying to control Kvaratskhelia's posture but Kvaratskhelia avoids it. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia cracks Mcdonald with a big right hand but Mcdonald just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Mcdonald is not content to let Kvaratskhelia control the position.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound from side control.
Mcdonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kvaratskhelia's best efforts.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia controlling the action here.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia working over Mcdonald with some ground and pound. Mcdonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Mcdonald's hands, connecting with Mcdonald's forehead.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Mcdonald is not content to let Kvaratskhelia control the position.
Mcdonald taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Mcdonald has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcdonald tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Mcdonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia is looking to stall here but Mcdonald recovers full guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia is working Mcdonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia 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#
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcdonald is fending him off so far but Kvaratskhelia persists. Nope, Mcdonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvaratskhelia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcdonald avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcdonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcdonald.
Kvaratskhelia darts in looking for a takedown but Mcdonald gets double underhooks and turns Kvaratskhelia into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mcdonald tries to bench press Kvaratskhelia off him but Kvaratskhelia keeps the position.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound from side control.
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcdonald down.
Kvaratskhelia is putting a hurting on Mcdonald here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcdonald struggling a bit here.#T1#
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.
Kvaratskhelia is putting a hurting on Mcdonald here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Kvaratskhelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Mcdonald is rocked!
Mcdonald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcdonald is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Mcdonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kvaratskhelia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcdonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mcdonald actively working from the bottom here.
Mcdonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Mcdonald's hands, connecting with Mcdonald's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcdonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Mcdonald wants to control but Kvaratskhelia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcdonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Mcdonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kvaratskhelia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Mcdonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Mcdonald with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcdonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvaratskhelia's guard. #REVB#
Kvaratskhelia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to work for a kimura but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald wants to improve his position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling well. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcdonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcdonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia is thwarting Mcdonald's attempts to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia wants to free his trapped foot but Mcdonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcdonald trying to hold on to Kvaratskhelia's head to control him but Kvaratskhelia postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kvaratskhelia, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
An out of breath Mikheil Kvaratskhelia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nick Mcdonald was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.

Event: RMMA - Amsterdam 3
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1##TD#
Curtis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but instead Curtis has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curtis trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia can't keep his opponent in guard - Curtis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curtis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curtis's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Curtis fending off the submission attempt from Kvaratskhelia. #T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
You can see the frustration on Curtis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia lands a shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Curtis.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a big shot to the side of Curtis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Curtis! #ROC2#Curtis is rocked!
Curtis tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Curtis is defending well though. Kvaratskhelia let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Curtis trying to control the hands but Kvaratskhelia breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kvaratskhelia.
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia! #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't have the hooks in and Curtis manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Curtis is looking to pass into half guard but Kvaratskhelia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kvaratskhelia is in guard.#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Curtis has his feet on Kvaratskhelia's thighs here. He's pushed Kvaratskhelia off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kvaratskhelia screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Curtis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 7
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Musumeci with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Musumeci is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Musumeci is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Musumeci controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Musumeci's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
An out of breath Mikheil Kvaratskhelia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kataski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kataski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.
Kataski tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kataski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kvaratskhelia seems content to control.
Kataski is not content to let Kvaratskhelia control the position.#SUB#
Kataski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily.
Kvaratskhelia wants to take a breather but Kataski is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia is thwarting Kataski's attempts to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is keen to just control but Kataski is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kataski looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kataski tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
Kataski taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Kataski from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to stall here but Kataski recovers full guard.
Kataski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kataski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kataski, not yet. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kataski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kataski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WillyQuay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kataski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Kataski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kvaratskhelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kataski is retaining full guard.
Kataski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kataski has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Kataski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kataski is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kataski is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Kataski keeps moving. #SUB#
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Kataski is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kataski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kvaratskhelia stacks Kataski 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 Kvaratskhelia!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Kataski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kvaratskhelia is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kataski's head.#SUB#
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Kataski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kataski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Kataski is rocked!#SUB#
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Oh Kataski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia cracks Kataski with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Kataski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kvaratskhelia has passed into half guard!
Kataski trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up. #T2##SUB#
Kataski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kataski seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kataski taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kataski has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kataski is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kataski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvaratskhelia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kataski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kataski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kvaratskhelia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kataski.
Kataski tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kataski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Kataski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily.
Kataski tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia working over Kataski with some ground and pound. Kataski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kataski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvaratskhelia. #SUB#
Kataski actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Kataski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kvaratskhelia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kvaratskhelia unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot to the head and Kataski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Our winner, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia, 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: SubZERO vs the Goat Herder
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Kvaratskhelia blocks a jab.
Detyna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kvaratskhelia with a poor takedown
letting Detyna counter with a right hand.
Detyna lands with a nice body punch.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Detyna counter with a right hand.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Detyna counters with a stiff right hand.
Dymitriusz Detyna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Kvaratskhelia.
Detyna lands with a shot to the body.
Detyna lands a jab to Kvaratskhelia's midsection.
Kvaratskhelia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Detyna.
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Detyna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Detyna counters with a nice uppercut.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
Detyna lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Detyna takes a swing at Kvaratskhelia's ribcage but misses.
Detyna jabs Kvaratskhelia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Detyna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvaratskhelia was well out of range. Poor timing from Detyna.
Detyna throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown
and Detyna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvaratskhelia thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Detyna as Kvaratskhelia shoots in.
Kvaratskhelia shoots for a takedown but Detyna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Detyna lands a jab to Kvaratskhelia's midsection.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Detyna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Detyna.
Nice shot by Detyna.
Kvaratskhelia dives in and grabs Detyna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Detyna pushes down on Kvaratskhelia's head and hops out.
Kvaratskhelia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Detyna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia fails to land the takedown.
Detyna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Detyna stuns Kvaratskhelia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Detyna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Detyna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Detyna scores with a jab to the body.
Detyna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvaratskhelia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Detyna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Detyna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Detyna is looking to regain half guard here but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Detyna misses with a strike from the bottom.
Detyna tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Detyna is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him well.
Kvaratskhelia landing strikes.
Detyna pushes Kvaratskhelia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kvaratskhelia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Detyna to see if he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Detyna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Check out the look on Kvaratskhelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Detyna taking a bit of punishment here - Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Detyna to see if he's OK.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Detyna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Detyna wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia drags him back down.
Detyna struggling a bit here.
Detyna takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Detyna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Detyna is looking to regain half guard here but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dymitriusz Detyna dominated that round.
That's time! Detyna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and drives through. Detyna sprawls well.
Detyna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Detyna is looking to wear down Kvaratskhelia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Detyna digs a good hook to Kvaratskhelia's body.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Detyna counters with a right hand to the body.
Detyna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown
and Detyna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dymitriusz Detyna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia fails to land the takedown.
Kvaratskhelia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Detyna is fending him off so far but Kvaratskhelia persists. Nope, Detyna circles away and we're back to standing.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Detyna as he avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Detyna.
Detyna connects with a crisp jab.
Detyna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Detyna lands a jab.#ROC#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown
and Kvaratskhelia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kvaratskhelia is still on wobbly legs! Can Detyna finish him?#T1#
Detyna moves in close and cracks Kvaratskhelia with a massive right hand! Kvaratskhelia, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Detyna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dymitriusz Detyna!
Dymitriusz Detyna retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Dymitriusz Detyna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF 68 - Detyna Gets the Smoke
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Kvaratskhelia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobb avoids it really well and circles away.
Kvaratskhelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kvaratskhelia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kvaratskhelia somewhat.
Bronson Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward.#TD#
Cobb shoots in and gets a takedown into Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobb preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb advances position into side control!
Kvaratskhelia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Cobb seems to be working for a kimura but Kvaratskhelia defends the submission attempt.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control but Cobb manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb avoids the attempt from Kvaratskhelia to control.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Cobb has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kvaratskhelia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kvaratskhelia is trying to break free. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Cobb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard. #SUB#
Cobb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Cobb with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Cobb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cobb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobb tries to get out of the position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Cobb blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia throws a big elbow that misses.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Cobb with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Cobb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cobb's head.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Cobb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working Cobb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kvaratskhelia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvaratskhelia cracks Cobb with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kvaratskhelia immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cobb is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kvaratskhelia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia 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 30, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Hanson drives through with a takedown into Kvaratskhelia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia is adopting a defensive guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hanson wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia pulls Hanson in close to prevent any damage.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to hold Hanson in close to prevent damage but Hanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hanson manages to pass to mount!
Kvaratskhelia wants to hold on but Hanson pushes him away.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia is working to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to hold on but Hanson pushes him away.
Hanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvaratskhelia is looking to escape.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to get to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to hold on but Hanson postures up.
Kvaratskhelia is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia tries to lock up and control but Hanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Hanson has his feet on Kvaratskhelia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Hanson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kvaratskhelia quickly recovers to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson is thwarting Kvaratskhelia's attempts to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kvaratskhelia tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Hanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanson defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Hanson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kvaratskhelia backwards.
Hanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Hanson breaks the clinch. #TD#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hanson to see if he's OK.
Kvaratskhelia taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hanson tries to improve position but can't.
Hanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson struggling a bit here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia landing a few strikes.
Hanson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia drags him back down.
Kvaratskhelia controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hanson some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Hanson tries to escape back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Hanson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Hanson is tapping! Kvaratskhelia saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
A very excited looking Mikheil Kvaratskhelia 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: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##TD#
Slither gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Slither blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back looking for a leg! Slither is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slither manages to kick Kvaratskhelia off! Kvaratskhelia jumps back into Slither's guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is working Slither over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Slither working for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Slither preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position. #T2#
Slither trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Slither, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Slither keeps moving.
Slither has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvaratskhelia has passed into side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Slither's temple.
Slither sneaks back into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slither trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
Slither is looking to improve his position.
Slither works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slither trying to control the position.
Slither utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Slither wants to improve his position but instead Kvaratskhelia has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slither with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia working Slither over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Slither from improving his position.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be working for a kimura but Slither defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slither is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slither avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but Slither avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slither's half guard.
Slither taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Slither is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Slither has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slither seems keen to control Kvaratskhelia's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slither looking to control. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slither is keeping the position for now.
Kvaratskhelia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slither can do to turn this around?
Slither has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Slither working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia. #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.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position.
Slither working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Slither looking for a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia defends easily.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia gets to his feet and stands over Slither, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Slither felt that one! Kvaratskhelia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Slither from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Volkov lands the left hand.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia looking to score a takedown here. Volkov is defending well but Kvaratskhelia drives through and ends up in Volkov's guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Volkov's brow.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Volkov to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.#T1##SUB#
Volkov is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volkov's guard.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia 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! Volkov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
A less than humble Mikheil Kvaratskhelia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Ngao misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Kvaratskhelia looking to score a takedown here. Ngao is defending well but Kvaratskhelia drives through and ends up in Ngao's guard.
Ngao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Ngao keeps moving.
Ngao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngao's head.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ngao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Ngao keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Ngao is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Ngao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ngao keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Ngao with a solid left hand.
Ngao working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Ngao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Ngao wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ngao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngao controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Ngao with a solid left hand.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngao is keeping the position for now.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ngao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngao looks winded!
Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Ngao's body and controls the position.
Ngao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvaratskhelia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvaratskhelia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ngao has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia is stalling in the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngao's head.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ngao has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow.
Ngao keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow. #ROC#Ngao is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ngao is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngao is trying to control the position but Kvaratskhelia postures up. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ngao seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ngao to the mat! Ngao manages to get full guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow.
Kvaratskhelia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvaratskhelia stops Ngao from standing up.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Ngao is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia slips nicely into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia stops Ngao from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kvaratskhelia.
Ngao is breathing heavily.
Ngao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ngao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Ngao is out cold and this one is all over! Kvaratskhelia climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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