Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Miklotov throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bikermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bikermann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Bikermann there.
Bikermann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miklotov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miklotov tries to get to full guard but Bikermann has control of the leg.
Miklotov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bikermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miklotov is trying to maintain the position but Bikermann is very close to passing his half guard.
Miklotov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miklotov is still trying to improve position.
Bikermann not doing much here. #T1#
Miklotov trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bikermann seems content to control.
Bikermann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miklotov wants to sweep but Bikermann has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bikermann controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miklotov looks winded!#SUB#
Bikermann has an Americana. Miklotov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bikermann is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bikermann hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ken Bikermann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Kjaer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Bikermann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bikermann. #TD#
Bikermann successfully pulls guard.
Kjaer trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
Bikermann is adopting a defensive guard.
Kjaer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kjaer. #SUB#
Kjaer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bikermann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kjaer has managed to get both his arms back between Bikermann's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Bikermann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kjaer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bikermann's guard.
Kjaer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bikermann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bikermann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kjaer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kjaer's back!
Bikermann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Bikermann is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kjaer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bikermann off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathan Bikermann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Bikermann throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Song has knocked Bikermann down with a huge combo! Song steps away and waves a wobbly Bikermann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bikermann is rocked!
No joy there for Song, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Bikermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Song misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Bikermann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bikermann seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Song gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bikermann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bikermann throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Song because Bikermann loaded up on that one.
Bikermann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bikermann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Song holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bikermann tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Bikermann swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Bikermann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Troisiemo. That's going to slow Bikermann down.
Bikermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Troisiemo lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD2#
Bikermann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Troisiemo's half guard.
Bikermann prevents Troisiemo from standing back up.
Troisiemo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bikermann on the ground.
Bikermann content to control rather than advance.
Troisiemo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Troisiemo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann throwing strikes from guard but Troisiemo blocks nicely.
Bikermann controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Bikermann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Troisiemo's guard.
Bikermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troisiemo is keeping the position for now.
Bikermann won't allow Troisiemo to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Troisiemo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bikermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Troisiemo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bikermann tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Troisiemo misses its intended target. #T2#
Bikermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bikermann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Troisiemo with a hook.
No joy there for Troisiemo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Bikermann drives through with a takedown into Troisiemo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Bikermann stands and steps away. Troisiemo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Bikermann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bikermann is staying tight to Troisiemo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Bikermann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Troisiemo to his feet.
A punch combination from Troisiemo misses. #T3#
Troisiemo tries to work over Bikermann's front leg with a kick but Bikermann checks it. #CL2#
Bikermann forces Troisiemo back against the cage and clinches.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Troisiemo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Troisiemo connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Troisiemo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bikermann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bikermann wants to stand but Troisiemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bikermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troisiemo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bikermann controlling from the top position.
Troisiemo working a defensive guard but Bikermann manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bikermann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Troisiemo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Bikermann decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernesto Troisiemo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Troisiemo throws a nice looking combination but Bikermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Troisiemo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Troisiemo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troisiemo. Bikermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bikermann unleashes a big counter combination but Troisiemo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bikermann slaps away a takedown attempt from Troisiemo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ernesto Troisiemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bikermann tries to close the distance and clinch but Troisiemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bikermann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bikermann avoids a kick to the body.
Bikermann tries to clinch up.
Bikermann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Troisiemo swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troisiemo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Troisiemo with a nice cross.
Troisiemo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bikermann can do to turn this around?
Troisiemo leaves Bikermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Troisiemo finds it's way through Bikermann's defenses. #T1#
Bikermann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ernesto Troisiemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bikermann.
Bikermann closes the distance and clinches up with Troisiemo, looking for a takedown. Bikermann pushes Troisiemo against the cage but Troisiemo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Troisiemo scores with a nice right hand.
Bikermann tries to close the distance and clinch but Troisiemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bikermann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Troisiemo avoids a kick to the body.
Bikermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Troisiemo.
Bikermann moves out of range as Troisiemo throws a body kick.
Troisiemo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bikermann fails with a takedown attempt.
Troisiemo tests Bikermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Troisiemo. That snapped Bikermann's head back.
Troisiemo slips a jab and a cross from Bikermann.
Ernesto Troisiemo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Bikermann.
Troisiemo is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bikermann is looking to clinch.
Bikermann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Troisiemo.
Troisiemo throws a series of punches but Bikermann avoids them all with ease.
Bikermann throws a head kick that misses
and Troisiemo counters with a solid body kick.
Bikermann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Troisiemo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Troisiemo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Troisiemo has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Bikermann fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bikermann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bikermann wants a takedown.
Bikermann tries to pull guard but Troisiemo won't allow it.
Bikermann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bikermann fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Troisiemo breaks from the clinch.
Troisiemo connects with a body shot.#T4#
Bikermann moves in looking to clinch but Troisiemo pushes him off.
Troisiemo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bikermann shoots for a takedown but Troisiemo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Troisiemo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bikermann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troisiemo keeps the fight on the outside.
Troisiemo lands a jab to the head.
Troisiemo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bikermann's head.
Bikermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bikermann shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernesto Troisiemo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bikermann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Troisiemo counters with a right hand to the body.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Bikermann. No joy for Troisiemo on that attempt.
Troisiemo digs a good hook to Bikermann's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Troisiemo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Troisiemo catches Bikermann right on the button with a cross.
Troisiemo misses with the combination.
Troisiemo connects with a crisp jab.
Troisiemo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Troisiemo scores with a leg kick.
Bikermann staying out of range there.
Bikermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Troisiemo with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troisiemo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troisiemo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bikermann darts in trying to clinch
and Troisiemo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Troisiemo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bikermann throws a right and a left that Troisiemo avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Bikermann misses its intended target.
Bikermann dodges the punch combination from Troisiemo.
It seemed like Bikermann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Troisiemo misses with a two punch combination.
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Troisiemo as he jumps to the side.
As Bikermann looks to move away, Troisiemo throws a big counter combo but Bikermann just gets out of the way.
Troisiemo throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bikermann checks a leg kick.
Bikermann throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Troisiemo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bikermann tries to clinch up.#T2#
Troisiemo throws a low kick, looking for Bikermann's leg but Bikermann calmly moves out of range.
Bikermann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Troisiemo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Troisiemo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bikermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Troisiemo tries to clinch there but Bikermann circles away.
Troisiemo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Troisiemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Troisiemo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bikermann clinches up against the cage.
Bikermann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Troisiemo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Troisiemo wants to break free but Bikermann has control. #BC#
Troisiemo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bikermann pushes Troisiemo up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Bikermann is trying to pull guard but Troisiemo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ernesto Troisiemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bikermann.#BC2#
Bikermann breaks the clinch.
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Troisiemo as he avoids it easily.
Troisiemo tries to bum rush Bikermann with a series of wild strikes but Bikermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troisiemo misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Troisiemo, as that shot connected.
Bikermann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Troisiemo defends well and Bikermann ends up having to push Troisiemo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Troisiemo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troisiemo throws a low kick but Bikermann moves out of range easily.
Bikermann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Troisiemo lands with a good body shot.
Troisiemo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bikermann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Troisiemo defends it well.
Troisiemo scores with a shot to the body. #T4##CL#
Troisiemo moves into the clinch.
Bikermann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bikermann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Troisiemo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Bikermann with that takedown attempt.
Troisiemo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Troisiemo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bikermann defends it nicely.
Bikermann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Bikermann gets a takedown into half guard.
Bikermann wants to pass the guard but Troisiemo is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Troisiemo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Troisiemo, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Troisiemo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bikermann or perhaps it was just good defense by Pulkkinen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Bikermann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pulkkinen's half guard.
Pulkkinen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bikermann manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bikermann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bikermann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bikermann lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Bikermann with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bikermann has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pulkkinen is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wade Bikermann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Falenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bikermann circles away. #TD#
Bikermann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Falenko quickly recovers to half guard.

Falenko has one foot on Bikermann's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Bikermann clinches up against the cage.
Bikermann prevents the takedown attempt.
Bikermann tries to circle away but Falenko has him pinned against the cage.
Bikermann misses with a body punch.
Falenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falenko lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bikermann fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Falenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Falenko clinches up against the cage.
Bikermann is trying to pull guard but Falenko has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Falenko blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Falenko wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Bikermann.
Falenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bikermann to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy Bikermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidias Falenko.
Falenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falenko fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bikermann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Falenko breaks the clinch. #T2#
Falenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bikermann defends well and Falenko ends up having to push Bikermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bikermann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bikermann wants to clinch up but Falenko keeps it at a distance.
Bikermann throws a right hand that Falenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Falenko also avoids with ease.#CL#
Bikermann closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bikermann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falenko uses from the top position.
Falenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bikermann looking for a guillotine here but Falenko defends easily.
Bikermann wants to stand and escape but Falenko is having none of it.
Falenko wants to stand but Bikermann has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Bikermann wants to stand but Falenko is controlling the position.
Falenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bikermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Falenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Falenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bikermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bikermann trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes from Falenko. Those never looked like landing.
Falenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Bikermann instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bikermann successfully pulls guard.
Bikermann is looking to stand up but Falenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Bikermann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Falenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Bikermann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Falenko fails to land the takedown.
Falenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bikermann tries to clinch there but Falenko circles away.
Bikermann avoids the head kick by Falenko.
Falenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bikermann's waist but Bikermann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Falenko off to one side.
Jimmy Bikermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidias Falenko.
Falenko fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Falenko is defended easily by Bikermann.
No luck for Bikermann with that takedown attempt.
Falenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##TD#
Falenko tries to sprawl but Bikermann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bikermann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bikermann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bikermann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Falenko!
Bikermann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Falenko is breathing heavily.
Bikermann controlling from mount.
Falenko tries to reverse the position but Bikermann maintains control.
Bikermann controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Bikermann has hold of Falenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Falenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bikermann content just to control the position here.
Falenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Falenko 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.#SU#
Bikermann gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Falenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bikermann to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Falenko has his feet on Bikermann's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Falenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bikermann tries to avoid it but Falenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bikermann to the ground. Bikermann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bikermann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bikermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Bikermann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Falenko to the mat! Falenko manages to get full guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bikermann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bikermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bikermann wants to control from the top but Falenko keeps moving.
Bikermann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Falenko trying to control here.
Bikermann trying to control the action but Falenko is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Bikermann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bikermann throws a leg kick but Falenko sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Falenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bikermann was covering up waiting for the punch and Falenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Falenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bikermann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bikermann wants to sweep here but Falenko controlling him for the moment.
Bikermann working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falenko looking to sit in guard and control but Bikermann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bikermann stopping the sweep attempt from Falenko.#T1#
Bikermann wants to control from the top but Falenko keeps moving.
Bikermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jimmy Bikermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bikermann wants to get up but he can't break Falenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Falenko keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.
Bikermann controlling from the top position.
Falenko trying to keep a closed guard but Bikermann is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Falenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bikermann, which made it look bad.
Bikermann tries to clinch but Falenko moves out of range.
Falenko blocks a head kick by Bikermann.
Falenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bikermann avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Bikermann scores with a takedown into Falenko's guard.
Falenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Falenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bikermann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bikermann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bikermann postures up in Falenko's guard and throws a big left but Falenko blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bikermann won't allow Falenko to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Falenko closes the distance and pushes Bikermann back into the cage.
Falenko fails to pull guard.
Jimmy Bikermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidias Falenko.
Bikermann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bikermann is trying to force a seperation but Falenko has the dominant position.
Falenko keeps control of Bikermann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falenko blocks a body shot from Bikermann.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bikermann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Falenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Bikermann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bikermann shoots in and bounces Bibbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bikermann 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.
Bibbs wants to sweep here but Bikermann controlling him for the moment.
Bibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bikermann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann wants to stand but Bibbs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bikermann is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bibbs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bibbs can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Bikermann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bibbs trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bikermann as Bibbs shoots in.
Bikermann throws a wild body kick that Bibbs sees coming a mile off.
Bikermann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bibbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bikermann somewhat.#CL2#
Bibbs has Bikermann up against the cage in a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Bibbs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bikermann uses from the top position.
Bibbs keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.
Bibbs controls Bikermann momentarily but Bikermann frees himself.
Bibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bikermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bikermann throwing strikes but missing.
Bikermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bibbs throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Bikermann wants to stand but Bibbs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bikermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bibbs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bikermann looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bikermann avoids the head kick by Bibbs. #CL#
Bikermann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bibbs, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bibbs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bikermann. #T4#
Bibbs throws an elbow but it misses.
Bibbs has Bikermann pressed against the cage, preventing Bikermann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bikermann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Bibbs gets caught flat footed, as Bikermann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bikermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bikermann wants to get up but he can't break Bibbs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bikermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bikermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Bibbs. Bibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Bikermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bibbs pinned against the cage. Bibbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bikermann keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bikermann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Bibbs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bikermann quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibbs wants to stand up but Bikermann has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Andy Bikermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bibbs tries to stand and escape but Bikermann actually recovers to full guard. #T1#
Bikermann keeping full guard, as Bibbs tries to pass.
Bikermann is pulling down on Bibbs's head to control his posture.
Bibbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bikermann is retaining full guard.
Bikermann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bikermann is trying to keep Bibbs in close.
Bibbs being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Bibbs shoots in for a takedown but Bikermann shows good takedown defense.
Bikermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bibbs unleashes a big counter combination but Bikermann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bikermann tries to clinch but Bibbs moves out of range.
Andy Bikermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bikermann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bibbs to the ground. Bikermann is now in Bibbs's guard.
Bikermann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bikermann being controlled here momentarily.
Bibbs keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bibbs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bikermann trying to control but Bibbs is working from the bottom.
Bibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bikermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bikermann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bibbs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bikermann tries to clinch up but Bibbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Bikermann throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Bibbs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bikermann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bibbs is in Bikermann's guard.
Bikermann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Bibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bibbs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bikermann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bikermann 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#
Bikermann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bikermann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bikermann dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bikermann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bibbs isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibbs tries to improve position but can't.
Bibbs struggling a bit here.
Bikermann is looking to take a break and control but Bibbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann looking to control but instead Bibbs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bikermann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bibbs wants to get back to full guard.
Bikermann stalling.
Bibbs wants to get back to full guard.
Bibbs keeping hold of Bikermann's head, controlling as best he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bibbs trying to control but Bikermann postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bibbs moves out of range as Bikermann throws a body kick. #TD#
Bikermann gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bikermann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bikermann misses with the ground and pound.
Bibbs struggling a bit here.
Bibbs is not content to let Bikermann control the position. #T3#
Bikermann is really struggling to control Bibbs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bibbs is looking to reverse the position.
Bikermann lands a few punches from side control.
Bibbs tries to bench press Bikermann off him but Bikermann keeps the position.
Bibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bikermann staying calm.
Bikermann misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bibbs can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bikermann is working to tighten his grip on Bibbs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bibbs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bikermann is really squeezing tight and eventually Bibbs passes out! Bikermann breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Bikermann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lon gets caught napping as Bikermann dives in and scores a takedown. Lon manages to retain guard.
Lon is wriggling around but Bikermann manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#REVR#
Bikermann lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#Chat Lon's cut is getting worse.
Bikermann working over Lon with some ground and pound. Lon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#Chat Lon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenny Bikermann!

Event: The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Harrak finds it's way through Rovanov's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Harrak counters with a nice right hand that sends Rovanov toppling to the canvas! Rovanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harrak finish him?!
Rovanov misses with a hook
and Harrak counters with a huge left! Rovanov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Harrak isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rovanov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Harrak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
A very excited looking Omar Harrak 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: Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017

#R1#
Bikermann fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Decon misses its intended target.
Decon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decon leaves Bikermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bikermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Decon circles away.
Evan Decon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.#TD#
Decon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bikermann is trying to defend but Decon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bikermann tries to roll over but Decon keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decon throwing shots but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
Decon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Decon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bikermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bikermann is trying to maintain the position but Decon is very close to passing his half guard.
Decon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Decon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Decon is thwarting Bikermann's attempts to control the position.
Decon wants to advance to full mount but Bikermann doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Decon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decon stays in close to Bikermann's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bikermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Decon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bikermann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decon preventing the sweep.
Bikermann is trying to keep Decon in close.
Decon slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Decon controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Decon lands a nice shot to the head.
Bikermann wants to hold on but Decon pushes him away.
Decon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Decon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Decon working for a guillotine from mount but Bikermann is in no mood to give up.
Bikermann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Decon stops Bikermann from getting back to his feet.
Decon moves into full mount! Bikermann won't be happy about that!
Decon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Decon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Decon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Decon lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Decon is working for a guillotine from mount but Bikermann frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decon controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Decon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bikermann closes the distance and clinches up with Decon, looking for a takedown. Bikermann pushes Decon against the cage but Decon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bikermann.
No luck for Bikermann with that takedown attempt.
Bikermann shoots in but Decon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decon attempts a counter takedown but Bikermann avoids it well and moves away.
Evan Decon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
Decon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bikermann goes for a double leg but Decon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Decon continues to drive forward.
Decon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Bikermann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Decon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Bikermann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann postures up in Decon's guard and throws a big left but Decon blocks it.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.
Decon pulls Bikermann in to control the position. #T1#
Decon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bikermann is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Decon stands and throws Bikermann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bikermann is trying to escape the position but Decon is controlling the position.
Bikermann wants to control but Decon postures up.
Bikermann is letting Decon control him for a moment.
Bikermann trying his best to control but Decon has mounted him.
Decon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bikermann is holding on tight. #T2#
Decon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bikermann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Decon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Decon landing strikes from the mount and Bikermann is in trouble!
Decon controlling his opponent.
Decon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Decon controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Bikermann is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Decon has taken his back. #SUB#
Decon looking for the RNC.
Bikermann tries to escape but Decon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bikermann is trying to roll into a better position but Decon has get a rear naked choke and Bikermann is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Decon!
A victorious Evan Decon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 56
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Heikkinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bikermann is pressing down on Heikkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bikermann looking for a triangle here. Heikkinen is fighting it but it looks tight! Bikermann pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Heikkinen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Bikermann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Artois feints and as Rovanov raises his hands in defense, Artois changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rovanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rovanov, not yet.
Rovanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Rovanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Artois doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Artois manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Artois stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rovanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Artois stands and throws Rovanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rovanov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rovanov is not content to let Artois control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rovanov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Artois tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Artois has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Rovanov gets back to half guard.
Artois is trying to control. Rovanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rovanov tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
Artois is looking to advance position but Rovanov won't allow it.
Rovanov wants to improve his position but Artois is controlling well.
Artois moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Artois is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rovanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Artois tries to stand but Rovanov is controlling his head.
Artois advances to full mount. #SU2#
Artois is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rovanov lunges at Artois with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Artois's hand.
A head kick misses from Rovanov. #TD2#
Artois looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Artois trying to control the action but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Rovanov scores with a few weak punches.
Artois looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Artois seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Artois is trying to control. Rovanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rovanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Artois wants to pass the guard but Rovanov is defending well.
Artois works his way into side control.
Rovanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Artois off and has taken his back!
Rovanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Artois is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Artois looks winded!
Rovanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanov scores with punches to the body.
Artois is covering up but some of the strikes from Rovanov are getting through and doing damage.
Artois is trying to stand back up.
Rovanov throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Artois is covering up but some of the strikes from Rovanov are getting through and doing damage.
Artois covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artois is trying to get back to his feet but Rovanov has full control of the position and if anything, Artois has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rovanov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Artois hold on?
Rovanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Artois covers up.
Rovanov misses with a punch to the head.
Artois trying to get back to his feet but Rovanov is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Rovanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rovanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Artois is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rovanov's half guard.
Rovanov is looking to improve his position.
Artois wants to take a breather but Rovanov is having none of it.
Rovanov taking some punishment here, with Artois in his half guard.
Artois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artois blocks the strikes from Rovanov. #SUB2#
Artois is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Artois is trying to control the action in half guard but Rovanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov striking from the bottom.
Stella Artois has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rovanov trying to hold on to Artois's head to control him but Artois postures up.
Rovanov is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T1#
Artois is trying to control the action in half guard but Rovanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Rovanov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Artois is on him like a limpet, forcing Rovanov back against the cage.#TD2#
Artois gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rovanov regains guard.
Artois is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Artois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rovanov trying to keep a closed guard but Artois is proving a slippery customer.
Artois wants to control from the top but Rovanov keeps moving.
Rovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rovanov wants to get back to his feet but Artois is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rovanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Artois passes Rovanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rovanov scores with a few weak punches. #T2#
Artois slows the pace down in half guard.
Rovanov tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
Rovanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Artois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rovanov keeps working. #ES#
Rovanov kicks Artois off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Artois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artois showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artois is thwarting Rovanov's attempts to control the position.
Artois prevents Rovanov from improving his position.#T3#
Rovanov punching from the bottom.
Rovanov is staying active underneath Artois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Artois is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Artois trying to pass the guard but Rovanov defending well.
Artois trying to control the action but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Rovanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rovanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Artois trying to control the action but Rovanov is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Artois moves nicely into side control.
Rovanov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Artois's best efforts.#SUB2#
Artois is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rovanov is just riding it out for now. Artois eventually gives up the hold.
Rovanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Artois is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Artois prevents Rovanov from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stella Artois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rovanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Artois looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Artois controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Artois pushes down on Rovanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Artois is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Artois blocks the strikes from Rovanov.
Artois prevents Rovanov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artois moves into full mount! Rovanov won't be happy about that!
Rovanov tries to hold on but Artois postures up.
Rovanov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T1#
Rovanov wants to control but Artois is having none of it.
Artois can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rovanov is looking to escape.
Artois lands a couple of good shots and Rovanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've been hearing good reports from Rovanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Artois is trying to stick to Rovanov's back but Rovanov is turning into Artois. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Artois's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rovanov.
Artois wants to get back to his feet but Rovanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Artois has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rovanov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Artois takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Artois turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Rovanov sneaks out the side door and pushes Artois away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artois sprawls well. Artois wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rovanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Artois blocks a jab.
Maxim Rovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Artois shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Artois was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Artois has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rovanov!
Artois lands a heavy elbow.
Rovanov working to try and regain half guard.
Artois controlling the pace for now.
Rovanov is squirming around, avoiding Artois's attempts to control the action.
Rovanov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Artois looking to control but Rovanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rovanov is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Rovanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rovanov is squirming around, avoiding Artois's attempts to control the action.
Rovanov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rovanov tries to reverse the position but Artois maintains control.#SUB2#
Artois is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rovanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Artois blocks Rovanov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rovanov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Artois. What's that going to do exactly?
Rovanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Artois works his way into full mount! #T4#
Artois wants to take his opponent's back but Rovanov doesn't allow it.
Rovanov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rovanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#ES2#
Artois has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rovanov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Artois closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Artois lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artois is in close to Rovanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stella Artois comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Artois 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stella Artois!

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Bikermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Bikermann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bikermann has his takedown stuffed
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Bikermann has a takedown stuffed.
Collins throws a big counter combination but Bikermann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bikermann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bikermann looks winded!
Bikermann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins controls Bikermann momentarily but Bikermann frees himself. #SUB2#
Bikermann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bikermann trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Collins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collins manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Collins's guard.
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bikermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Bikermann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Bikermann. #SUB2#
Bikermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bikermann in particular looking to stall.
My spies in Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform me that Bikermann has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Collins is looking to escape.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Bikermann controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins is trying to stand.
Bikermann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Bikermann stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Collins to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bikermann looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Bikermann drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bikermann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bikermann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Collins throws a right hand that Bikermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Bikermann also avoids with ease.
Bikermann has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bikermann back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Collins duly obliges.
Tom Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins scores with a one two! Bikermann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bikermann gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tom Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Bikermann.
Collins lands a big head kick that sends Bikermann to the canvas! Collins follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Collins!

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Bikermann misses with a takedown attempt - Maher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maher scores with a one two! Bikermann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maher throws out a powerful jab.
Maher throws a combination. Bikermann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bikermann or perhaps it was just good defense by Maher, which made it look bad.
Bikermann looks to land a right hand but Maher moved out of range.
Bikermann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Bikermann tries to sprawl but Maher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bikermann is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bikermann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bikermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bikermann actively working from the bottom here.
Maher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Maher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maher is trying to control the action in half guard but Bikermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikermann's head.
Maher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikermann's head.
Maher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maher is thwarting Bikermann's attempts to control the position.
Maher thows a huge punch but Bikermann dodges it nicely.
Maher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Maher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bikermann defends it well. #SUB#
Maher seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Bikermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bikermann moves into full guard.
Maher looking to sit in guard and control but Bikermann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bikermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Maher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maher trying to keep a closed guard but Bikermann is proving a slippery customer.
Maher has a closed guard, preventing Bikermann from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Maher is looking for a triangle but Bikermann pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Maher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Maher working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily.
Maher is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bikermann lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB#
Maher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bikermann manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bikermann wants to hit a switch here but Maher passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bikermann there!
Bikermann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bikermann tries to control the position but Maher now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maher scores with a nice strike.
Maher throws a combination. Bikermann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bikermann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jason Bikermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bikermann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jason Maher is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Maher closes the distance and pushes Bikermann back into the cage.
Bikermann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maher.
Maher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bikermann can do to turn this around?
Maher lands a good knee to the midsection. Bikermann won't want to take too many of those.
Maher looking to throw knees to the head but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bikermann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.#BC#
Maher manages to break the clinch.
Maher leaves Bikermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maher lands a head kick. Bikermann smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1##TD#
Maher shoots in and bounces Bikermann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maher postures up in Bikermann's guard and throws a big left but Bikermann blocks it.
Maher wants to pass the guard but Bikermann is keeping the position.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher works over Bikermann with some ground and pound from guard.
Bikermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maher.
Bikermann wants to get back to his feet but Maher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maher trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom. #T2#
Maher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bikermann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bikermann keeping moving, preventing Maher from controlling successfully.
Maher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bikermann's head.
Bikermann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maher is now in half guard. #SUB#
Maher is looking for a kimura but Bikermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maher to get the leverage.
Maher is trying to control the action in half guard but Bikermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maher slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Maher wants to take a breather but Bikermann is having none of it.
Maher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bikermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maher throwing shots but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
Maher prevents Bikermann from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bikermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maher avoids it really well and circles away.
Maher throws a shot to the body. #T4##TD#
Maher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bikermann's guard.
Jason Maher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Maher drops back looking for a leg! Bikermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bikermann manages to kick Maher off! Maher jumps back into Bikermann's guard.
Maher throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bikermann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bikermann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bikermann! #REVB#
Maher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bikermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maher has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Maher dominated that second round.
That's time! Maher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maher scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Bikermann feints and as Maher raises his hands in defense, Bikermann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bikermann stays in close to Maher's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bikermann is sitting in close to Maher's body. Maher has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bikermann is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bikermann is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maher.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Maher!

Event: LH43: Hackett vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Bonaparte connects with a jab.#CL2#
Bonaparte has closed the distance and engaged Rovanov in a clinch.
Bonaparte pushes Rovanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Rovanov is controlling him.
Bonaparte lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rovanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rovanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rovanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonaparte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonaparte's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonaparte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rovanov is trying to pull guard but Bonaparte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonaparte lands a hook that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Bonaparte. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Rovanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rovanov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bonaparte counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte jabs at Rovanov's body.#T1#
Bonaparte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonaparte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Rovanov misses
and Bonaparte counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rovanov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Napoleon Bonaparte!
A very excited looking Napoleon Bonaparte 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: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Se scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Bikermann has been cut.
Se lands with a nice combination. Bikermann backs away looking to recover.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Se circles away easily
and Se counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Se instigates a clinch.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Se breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Se moves into range and clinches up with Bikermann.#TD2#
Se lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Bikermann is working an open guard so Se takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mike Bikermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Se closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Bikermann is rocked!
Bikermann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Bikermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Se flashes Bikermann a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bikermann's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bikermann crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Se punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Se!

Event: Gladiators 10
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Bikermann darts in looking for a takedown but Wu gets double underhooks and turns Bikermann into the cage. #CL#
Wu clinches with his opponent.
Wu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Bikermann jumps guard but Wu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Bikermann has Wu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Wu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
Bikermann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wu is defending well.#BC#
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikermann. #CL#
Wu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bikermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Wu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wu is stalling here. #T1##BC#
Wu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bikermann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bikermann scrambles back to his feet.
Wu throws a one two combo.
Bikermann misses with a takedown attempt - Wu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wu. #ROC#
Bikermann is rocked!#CL#
Wu closes the distance and clinches.
Wu trying to land knees to the body.
Bikermann wants a takedown but no success here.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wu just leaning against Bikermann, taking a breather. #T2#
Wu cracks Bikermann with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bikermann looks winded!
Wu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Wu darts in and clinches Bikermann up against the cage.
Bikermann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Wu manages to break the clinch.
Bikermann closes the distance and clinches up with Wu, looking for a takedown. Bikermann pushes Wu against the cage but Wu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Wu instigates a clinch.
Wu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt. #T3#
Wu lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wu.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann. #BC#
Wu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wu moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wu. #BC#
Wu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wu drives through and clinches with Bikermann against the cage. #BC#
Wu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wu clinches up against the cage.
Bikermann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wu walks away with a smile on his face. Bikermann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL#
Wu clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bikermann wants to take the fight to the mat but Wu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wu scores with a shot to the side of Bikermann's head.
Wu stops a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Wu slows down the pace here.
Wu lands a left hand.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu leaning against his opponent.
Bikermann tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Wu breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wu has managed to clinch.
Wu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bikermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bikermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Bikermann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bikermann can do to turn this around?
Wu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James Wu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bikermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bikermann wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wu scores with a shot to the side of Bikermann's head. #T1##BC#
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Wu clinches up with Bikermann and pushes him back against the cage.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
A right hook to the body lands for Wu.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Bikermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bikermann jumps guard but Wu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wu stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bikermann can't get the takedown. #T2#
Wu is stalling here.
Wu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wu tries to land knees in the clinch but Bikermann avoids the damage to the body.
Wu gets through Bikermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Wu breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wu moves into range and clinches up with Bikermann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.
Wu stalling. #BC#
Wu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wu drives through and clinches with Bikermann against the cage.
Wu lands a body punch.
Bikermann letting Wu take a breather here.#T3##BC#
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Wu clinches up with Bikermann and pushes him back against the cage.
Wu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bikermann or not.
Wu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Wu manages to break the clinch.
James Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Wu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wu.
A short uppercut from Wu.
The referee calls for Wu to work.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wu fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4##CL#
Wu has managed to clinch.
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!
Bikermann wants a takedown. #BC#
Wu manages to break the clinch.
James Wu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Wu has closed the distance and engaged Bikermann in a clinch.
A short right from Wu.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Wu manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wu - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Wu breaks from the clinch.
Wu lands with an overhand left.
Bikermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Wu finish him?
Wu scores with a sloppy right hand. Bikermann should have avoided that one. #CL#
Wu has closed the distance and engaged Bikermann in a clinch.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.
Wu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Wu looking to throw knees to the head but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wu dominated that second round.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wu wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Wu moves into the clinch.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Wu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bikermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Wu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bikermann backs up against the cage. #CL#
Wu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bikermann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wu with a knee to the head.
Bikermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bikermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wu misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Wu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wu pushes Bikermann against the cage. Wu is working some dirty boxing. Wu pushes off with a quick right hook! Bikermann goes down! Bikermann tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Wu!

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Tyler Bikermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyler Bikermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Jason Bikermann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyler Bikermann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jason Bikermann keeping moving, preventing Tyler Bikermann from controlling successfully.
Jason Bikermann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler Bikermann is one step ahead there.
Tyler Bikermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jason Bikermann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyler Bikermann defends it easily.
Tyler Bikermann trying to control but Jason Bikermann is working from the bottom. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyler Bikermann slips nicely into half guard.
Tyler Bikermann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jason Bikermann!
Jason Bikermann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jason Bikermann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyler Bikermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyler Bikermann avoids the attempt from Jason Bikermann to control.#T2#
Tyler Bikermann tries to control but Jason Bikermann wriggling away.
Tyler Bikermann is really struggling to control Jason Bikermann but he's trying to hold on to the position.
BOOM! Tyler Bikermann connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jason Bikermann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyler Bikermann controlling from mount.
Jason Bikermann tries to hold on but Tyler Bikermann pushes him away.
Jason Bikermann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jason Bikermann looks winded!#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jason Bikermann wants to get back to his feet.
Tyler Bikermann trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Tyler Bikermann has hold of Jason Bikermann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jason Bikermann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Jason Bikermann tries to improve his position but Tyler Bikermann has taken his back! Tyler Bikermann has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jason Bikermann tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tyler Bikermann pushes Jason Bikermann away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Bikermann!
Post fight, an emotional Tyler Bikermann said 'Yea. I won. Umm... It's not eazy to beat my brother so... I feel good but give some respect to him. I will always love him. Best mate on the planet! Thank you all!'.
In defeat, Jason Bikermann stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow! My first loss. It's not soooo bad... Okay I will be training harder. Nice fight. Love you guys and my brother. Respect!!! I will back soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rovanov misses the target.
Artois with the counter takedown but Rovanov avoids it easily.#CL2#
Artois clinches up with Rovanov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Artois is trying to trip Rovanov. He has hold of a leg but Rovanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Artois persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rovanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rovanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Artois trying to control but Rovanov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Artois 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.
Rovanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Artois is looking to stand up but Rovanov won't let him.
Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rovanov has his foot on Artois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Artois works his way back into a safe position though.
Artois advances to half guard.
Rovanov is staying active underneath Artois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rovanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Artois is nestled in close to Rovanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Artois works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Artois slips a nice elbow through Rovanov's hands, connecting with Rovanov's forehead.#SUB2#
Artois is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Artois is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Artois controlling the action here.#T2#
Rovanov wants to get back to his feet.
Rovanov wants to improve his position but Artois is controlling well.
Artois seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Artois is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rovanov defends it well.
Artois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rovanov keeps working. #T3#
Rovanov tries to roll over but Artois keeps him under control.
Artois stalling. #SUB2#
Artois is trying to work for a kimura but Rovanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Artois looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rovanov manages to get to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Artois trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rovanov is trying to keep Artois in close.
Artois looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Artois 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.
Rovanov striking off his back but it's not causing Artois any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rovanov connects with the punch.#TD2#
Artois shoots in and gets a takedown into Rovanov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stella Artois dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rovanov jabs at Artois's body.#TD2#
Artois looking to score a takedown here. Rovanov is defending well but Artois drives through and ends up in Rovanov's guard.#ES#
Rovanov pushes Artois off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rovanov gets caught napping as Artois dives in and scores a takedown. Rovanov manages to retain guard.
Artois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Artois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rovanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Artois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rovanov is one step ahead there.
Rovanov is fighting to break Artois's control of his arms but Artois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Rovanov won't allow Artois to sweep him here.
Artois is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Artois is breathing heavily.
Rovanov working some strikes from top position.
Rovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Artois has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Artois is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rovanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Artois stands up over Rovanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Artois controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Artois chips away with some ground and pound.
Rovanov lands a decent shot there.#SUB2#
Artois drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Artois jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Artois trying to control but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Rovanov wants to sweep here but Artois controlling him for the moment.
Stella Artois has got the better of the ground game so far.
Artois wants to control from the top but Rovanov keeps moving. #T3#
Rovanov 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.
Rovanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Artois controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rovanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Artois tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rovanov is in Artois's guard.
Rovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Artois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Artois is trying to control the position but Rovanov postures up.
Artois is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Artois avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Artois trying to control the position.
Artois wants to sweep but no luck.
Rovanov is working Artois over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Artois's brow.
Artois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artois working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rovanov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but Artois blocks nicely.
Artois is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Rovanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Artois feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Rovanov uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Artois shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rovanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rovanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Artois trying to control the position here.
Rovanov postures up.
Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rovanov postures up in Artois's guard and throws a big left but Artois blocks it. #T1#
Artois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Artois takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Artois.
Rovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artois has momentary wrist control but Rovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Artois controls Rovanov momentarily but Rovanov frees himself.
Rovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Rovanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Artois wants to sweep here but Rovanov controlling him for the moment.
Rovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rovanov won't allow Artois to sweep him here.
Rovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Artois 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.
Rovanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rovanov is fighting to break Artois's control of his arms but Artois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Artois working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rovanov. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rovanov cracks Artois with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rovanov clobbers Artois with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3##TD2#
Artois scores with a takedown into Rovanov's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rovanov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rovanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Artois avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Artois works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rovanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rovanov, not yet.
Artois throws a big right hand that misses.
Artois postures up.
Artois looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rovanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Artois slips nicely into half guard.
Artois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Artois is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rovanov is in trouble now - Artois has advanced to mount!
Rovanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Artois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artois looking for a sweep. Not yet Artois, not yet. #SUB2#
Artois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Rovanov!

Event: LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Rovanov.
Rovanov misses with a hook
and Ranyy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ranyy lands a slapping body shot.
Rovanov takes one on the button.
Ranyy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ranyy.
Rovanov misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Ranyy.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov cracks Ranyy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rovanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ranyy to the mat! Ranyy manages to get full guard. #ES#
Ranyy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Ranyy.
Rovanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ranyy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rovanov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Ranyy. #T1#
Rovanov misses with a hook.
Rovanov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tele Ranyy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rovanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ranyy connects with a jab.
Rovanov walks into a left hand.
Rovanov misses with an uppercut.
Ranyy slips a straight right by Rovanov.
Rovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ranyy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rovanov thinking.
Rovanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ranyy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ranyy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Rovanov is rocked!
Rovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rovanov tries to bum rush Ranyy with a series of wild strikes but Ranyy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rovanov looks winded!
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!
Rovanov misses with a hook
letting Ranyy counter with a right hand.
Ranyy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovanov closes the distance but Ranyy moves to the side
and Ranyy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ranyy jabs Rovanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ranyy throws a shot to the body.
Ranyy lands a glancing blow to the side of Rovanov's head.
Ranyy cracks Rovanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ranyy finish him?
Ranyy throws out a powerful jab.
Rovanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD#
Ranyy sends Rovanov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ranyy is motioning to the referee to let Rovanov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ranyy cracks Rovanov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rovanov falls backwards against the cage. Ranyy follows up with more strikes that drop Rovanov to his knees. Ranyy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rovanov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tele Ranyy!
A very excited looking Tele Ranyy 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: Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Bikermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herpich circles away.
Herpich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Herpich!
Herpich works over Bikermann's head and body with a nice combination.
Herpich tests Bikermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Herpich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bikermann shoots in for a double leg but Herpich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herpich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Herpich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calum Herpich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
Bikermann shoots in but Herpich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herpich as he jumps to the side.
Herpich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herpich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Herpich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Herpich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Herpich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Bikermann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Herpich's guard.
Bikermann looks winded!#T1##SUB#
Herpich working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily. #SUB#
Herpich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bikermann throws a big elbow that misses.
Bikermann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bikermann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Herpich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Herpich working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily.
Bikermann trying to control but Herpich is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bikermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bikermann landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bikermann chips away with some ground and pound.
Herpich controls Bikermann momentarily but Bikermann frees himself.
Herpich keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Herpich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Bikermann wants to stand but Herpich has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Herpich working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily. #SUB#
Herpich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bikermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bikermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bikermann trying to control but Herpich is working from the bottom.
Bikermann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Herpich is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bikermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Herpich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Herpich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herpich has momentary wrist control but Bikermann slips an elbow through the middle.
Bikermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herpich's head.
Bikermann works over Herpich with some ground and pound from guard.
Bikermann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calum Herpich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bikermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herpich avoids it really well and circles away.
Herpich throws a series of punches but Bikermann avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Herpich misses. #TD2#
Herpich gets caught flat footed, as Bikermann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bikermann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bikermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herpich's head.
Herpich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herpich looking for a guillotine here but Bikermann defends easily. #SUB#
Herpich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bikermann works over Herpich with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Bikermann 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.
Bikermann scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Herpich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bikermann defends it easily.#SUB#
Herpich working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bikermann drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bikermann as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Herpich screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bikermann! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ben Bikermann!

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