Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Gorshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimaheave tries to improve position but can't.
Gorshkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimaheave takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kimaheave manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gorshkov lands a nice short elbow.
Kimaheave tries to roll over but Gorshkov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
Gorshkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Kimaheave is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kimaheave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gorshkov.
Gorshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimaheave is looking for a sweep. Gorshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kimaheave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorshkov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorshkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Gorshkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimaheave is just riding it out for now. Gorshkov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gorshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorshkov working over Kimaheave with some ground and pound. Kimaheave looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Gorshkov.
Gorshkov 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.
Gorshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kimaheave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorshkov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kimaheave is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorshkov. #SUB2#
Kimaheave is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gorshkov is tapping! Great win for Kimaheave!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khamzat Kimaheave!

Event: MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Restless moves in looking to clinch but Chhu pushes him off.
Restless takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Hope Restless has been cut.
Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chhu misses with a few strikes there.
Chhu jabs at Restless's body.
Restless throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Chhu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Restless! Chhu lets Restless back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Restless is rocked!
Restless 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!
Chhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Restless is still on wobbly legs! Can Chhu finish him?
Chhu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drangme Chhu!

Event: NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Gualtieri.
Nino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Gualtieri catches Nino right on the button with a cross.
Gualtieri staying out of range there.
Nino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nino tries to move into range but Gualtieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nino takes one on the button.
Nino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gualtieri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nino tries to clinch up but Gualtieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Gualtieri throws out a loose jab but Nino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gualtieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gualtieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nino's head.
Gualtieri drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nino right on the button. Nino goes down! Gualtieri follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gualtieri gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Gualtieri!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paulie Gualtieri made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Jah Nino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: MMAH 106
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zhitkov darts in and clinches Mma up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhitkov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mma!
Mma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhitkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Mma misses.
Mma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhitkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Old Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zhitkov darts in and clinches Mma up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma takes a shot to the head.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Zhitkov avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Zhitkov avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage. #TD#
Zhitkov decides to pull guard.
Zhitkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Zhitkov is pulling down on Mma's head. It's preventing any offense from Mma, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhitkov wants to stand and escape but Mma is having none of it.
Mma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zhitkov is proving hard to escape from.
Zhitkov keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Zhitkov'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.
Mma won't allow Zhitkov to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Mma is sitting in close to Zhitkov's body. Zhitkov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mma is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mma is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhitkov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zakhar Zhitkov!
A very excited looking Zakhar Zhitkov 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.
Old Mma spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh sh1t'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023

#R1#
Bukaew with a nice cross.
Bukaew with a jab.
Nino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukaew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukaew cracks Nino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Nino moved out of range.
Bukaew lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Nino drives through and clinches with Bukaew against the cage.
Bukaew blocks an elbow strike from Nino.
Bukaew lands with a light punch inside.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukaew lands with a light punch inside.
Nino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Bukaew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bukaew - that landed with a thud.
Bukaew lands a right hand.
Nino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bukaew. #ROC#Nino is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukaew.
Nino is still on wobbly legs! Can Bukaew finish him?
Nino blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crack! Bukaew connects with the perfect overhand right and Nino falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bukaew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samart Bukaew!
During a confident post fight interview, Samart Bukaew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jah Nino had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

Event: TL Fight Night 34
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nino clinches with his opponent.
Nino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santoro avoids the elbow strike from Nino, against the cage.
Santoro blocking some punches.
Santoro gets through Nino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santoro lands with a left to the head.
Nino struggles to land a body shot inside as Santoro controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Santoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santoro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Santoro lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Santoro.
Nino looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santoro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santoro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Santoro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Santoro.
Santoro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santoro blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Santoro. #ROC#Nino is rocked!#T1#
Santoro lands a nice knee to the body.
Nino is still on wobbly legs! Can Santoro finish him?
Santoro lands a big right hand that drops Nino! The killer instinct kicks in and Santoro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santoro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Santoro!
Tommy Santoro retains his middleweight title!
Tommy Santoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jah Nino was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Restless throws a head kick that misses
and Restless takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Restless misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Restless swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Restless rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Banks counters with a shoot takedown. Restless fights it but they end up in guard.
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.
Restless working a defensive guard here.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks is in close to Restless's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banks postures up in Restless's guard and throws a big left but Restless blocks it.
Banks cracks Restless with a solid left hand.
Banks won't allow Restless to sweep him here.
Banks lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Banks cracks Restless with a solid left hand.
Banks stays in close to Restless's body and controls the position.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Restless blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is in close to Restless's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Restless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Restless keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banks lands strikes from half guard.
Restless tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Banks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Banks there. #ROC#Restless is rocked!
Banks scores with a big shot! Restless's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Restless! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Banks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Veglin scores with a shot to the body.
Zhitkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veglin.
Veglin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veglin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veglin throws a head kick that misses.
Zhitkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.
Zhitkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Zhitkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veglin's guard.
Zhitkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zhitkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veglin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhitkov controls the pace.#T1#
Zhitkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Veglin is looking for a sweep.
Veglin being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Zhitkov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Veglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veglin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhitkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhitkov! But no joy.
Veglin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL2#
Zhitkov darts in and clinches Veglin up against the cage.
Zhitkov is trying to pull guard but Veglin has him pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov tries to pull guard but Veglin won't allow it. #BC#
Veglin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veglin throws out a powerful jab.
Zhitkov shoots and misses
and Veglin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colestein Veglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakhar Zhitkov.
Zhitkov walks into a left hand.
Veglin loads up on a big right hand but Zhitkov slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veglin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veglin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veglin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhitkov.
Veglin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhitkov backs up against the cage. #ROC#Zhitkov is rocked!#T3#
Veglin fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Zhitkov clinches up with Veglin and pushes him back against the cage.
Veglin tries to work over Zhitkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Veglin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Veglin has managed to clinch.
Zhitkov prevents Veglin from breaking the clinch.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Zhitkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhitkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Veglin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhitkov, up you get!
Zhitkov lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and pushes Veglin back into the cage.
Zhitkov tries to throw a body punch but Veglin avoids it by throwing Zhitkov back against the cage. #T4#
Zhitkov tries to pull guard but Veglin won't allow it.
Zhitkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Zhitkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zhitkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Zhitkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Veglin looking to pass the guard.
Veglin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhitkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhitkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veglin is one step ahead there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veglin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zhitkov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colestein Veglin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zhitkov forces Veglin back against the cage and clinches.
Zhitkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veglin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veglin is looking to clinch.
Zhitkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhitkov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zhitkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veglin trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Zhitkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Veglin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veglin trying to control the position.
Zhitkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Veglin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zhitkov tries to stand but Veglin is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veglin looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zakhar Zhitkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhitkov passes Veglin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Veglin is doing well to control the position and prevent Zhitkov from advancing to side control.
Zhitkov is thwarting Veglin's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Zhitkov is working for a kimura but Veglin is defending it quite comfortably.
Veglin tries to get to full guard but Zhitkov has control of the leg.
Zhitkov slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veglin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veglin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhitkov shoots and misses
and Veglin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhitkov throws a shot from downtown. Veglin moves away and avoids it.
Veglin tries to land a leg kick but Zhitkov saw it coming and moves away.
Veglin lands a jab to the nose.
Veglin swinging wildly here. #T4#
Veglin scores with a nice strike.
Veglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up.
Veglin jabs Zhitkov right on the nose. Zhitkov blinks but takes it well.
Zhitkov shoots in for a double leg but Veglin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veglin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhitkov misses with a body shot.
Zhitkov throws a looping overhand right but Veglin ducks down to avoid it.
Veglin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veglin lands with a nice body punch.
Veglin thuds a left hand into Zhitkov's body.
Veglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhitkov can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Veglin as Zhitkov shoots in.
Veglin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colestein Veglin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Veglin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhitkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veglin finish him?#CL2#
Zhitkov gets a clinch.
Zhitkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhitkov fails to pull guard.
Zhitkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veglin.
Zhitkov has Veglin pressed against the cage, preventing Veglin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zhitkov is trying to pull guard but Veglin has him pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov blocks a body shot from Veglin.
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Zhitkov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veglin's waist but Veglin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhitkov off to one side.
Veglin throws a big counter combination but Zhitkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Colestein Veglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakhar Zhitkov.
Zhitkov drops his hands momentarily and Veglin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Veglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhitkov is just out of range.
Zhitkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colestein Veglin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhitkov dives in and grabs Veglin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veglin pushes down on Zhitkov's head and hops out.
Zhitkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhitkov.
Veglin misses with a head kick.
Zhitkov throws a counter combo.
Zhitkov tries to clinch but Veglin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Veglin misses the target.
Veglin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Zhitkov misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Veglin misses the target.
Veglin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhitkov under the eye.#TD2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veglin did well to prevent Zhitkov getting side control.#T2#
Zhitkov trying to pass the guard but Veglin defending well.
Veglin wants to get back to his feet.
Veglin wants to control but Zhitkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zhitkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Veglin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zhitkov is working away from the top position though.
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!
Veglin wants to improve his position but Zhitkov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhitkov is taking a breather. Veglin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zhitkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Zhitkov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Zhitkov forces the positional change into back control.
Zhitkov keeps control of the position easily here as Veglin tries to buck him off.
Zhitkov gets his hands free as Veglin looks to control.
Colestein Veglin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhitkov controlling the position well here. Veglin rolled but Zhitkov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Zhitkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Veglin tries to break free.
Veglin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Veglin right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veglin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Veglin is looking for a sweep. Zhitkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colestein Veglin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veglin, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colestein Veglin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colestein Veglin thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gorshkov gets the takedown into side control.
Gorshkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gorshkov landing strikes.
Gorshkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boo is avoiding damage well.
Boo wants to control but Gorshkov postures up.
Boo taking a bit of punishment here - Gorshkov scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Gorshkov crashes against the mat.
Gorshkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boo defending against the ground and pound.
Gorshkov scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Boo is rocked!
Gorshkov is putting a hurting on Boo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Boo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorshkov lands a strong strike to the head of Boo. That's dazed him! Gorshkov looking to finish here. Boo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gorshkov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

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

Event: TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Nino sizes up Kalliope with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Nino drives through and clinches with Kalliope against the cage.
Kalliope takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Metaxas Kalliope has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kalliope has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kalliope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalliope is looking for a takedown.
Nino slows down the pace here.
Kalliope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metaxas Kalliope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Nino.
Nino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kalliope seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nino can turn it around.
Nino crunches a lovely knee into Kalliope's ribcage.
Kalliope is breathing heavily.
Nino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Nino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nino lands a left hand.
Nino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalliope's defenses.
Nino cracks Kalliope with a nice body shot.
Nino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Nino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nino drives through and clinches with Kalliope against the cage. #BC2#
Nino breaks from the clinch.
Kalliope takes one to the chin there.
Nino cracks Kalliope with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kalliope falls to his knees and Nino doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Nino!

Event: MMAH 91
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Restless does no damage.
Restless walks into a straight right hand from Zak Dos.
Restless takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zak Dos dips to his left and cracks Restless with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Hope Restless has been cut.
Zak Dos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zak Dos!
Restless's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Restless's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Restless looks winded!
Zak Dos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Restless.
Hope Restless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zak Dos scores with a kick to the body.
Restless throws a head kick but Zak Dos moves out of range.
Zak Dos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zak Dos scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zak Dos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zak Dos. Restless shrugs it off though.
A solid body kick from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Zak Dos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Restless's hands.
Zak Dos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zak Dos keeps Restless at a distance using the push kick.
Zak Dos seems to be stalking Restless here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Restless drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heavy Zak Dos!
Heavy Zak Dos is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Heavy Zak Dos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2023

#R1#
Restless looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Restless throws a quick inside leg kick.
Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Restless keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harkless tries to clinch but Restless is having none of it.
Harkless keeps the fight on the outside.
Restless misses with a head kick.
Harkless throws a head kick but Restless moves out of range.
As Harkless backs off Restless throws a huge counter combo but Harkless manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Restless does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Deshun Harkless has been cut.
No joy there for Harkless, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harkless throws a sloppy head kick and Restless moves out of range easily.
Restless shapes to counter with a head kick.
Restless stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Restless wants it to stay on the feet.
Harkless fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshun Harkless. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Restless throws a head kick but Harkless moves out of range.
Hope Restless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Restless doesn't manage to clinch there - Harkless circles away.
Harkless attempts a counter takedown but Restless avoids it well and moves away.
Harkless tries a head kick but it misses.
Restless throws a right and a left that Harkless avoids nicely. #CL#
Harkless has managed to clinch.
Restless connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harkless's face.
Restless taking a breather.
Harkless tries to score a body lock takedown but Restless shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harkless is trying to break the clinch but Restless has him pressed against the cage.
Harkless tries to score a body lock takedown but Restless shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harkless is breathing heavily.
Restless tries a knee to the head but Harkless blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Restless.
Harkless struggles to land a body shot inside as Restless controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Restless. #T2#
Restless tries a knee to the head but Harkless blocks it.
Restless using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harkless has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A fake to the body and Restless gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Harkless! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Harkless falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hope Restless!

Event: TL Fight Night 25
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks works the jab nicely.
Gorshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
Hendricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasya Gorshkov.#T1#
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Whack! Hendricks lands a heavy head kick that drops Gorshkov. The ref tackles Hendricks to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gorshkov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hunter Hendricks!
A very excited looking Hunter Hendricks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1#
Zhitkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhitkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doumergos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doumergos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhitkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doumergos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhitkov defends it nicely.
Zhitkov throws a hook to the side of Doumergos's head but Doumergos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhitkov swings for the body but Doumergos moves out of range.
Gaston Doumergos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doumergos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhitkov counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Doumergos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doumergos darts in looking for a takedown but Zhitkov gets double underhooks and turns Doumergos into the cage.
Doumergos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Doumergos has clasped his hands together around Zhitkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Doumergos decides to stand back up.
Doumergos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhitkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doumergos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhitkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Zhitkov.
Zhitkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doumergos's hands.#ROC2#Doumergos is rocked!#CL2#
Zhitkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doumergos, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Doumergos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhitkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhitkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhitkov lands a big right hand that drops Doumergos! The killer instinct kicks in and Zhitkov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zhitkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zakhar Zhitkov!

Event: TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Nino lands with a right hand.
Idowu with a poor takedown
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Nino moves into the clinch.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nino lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nino throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nino clinches.
Nino lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards. #ROC#Idowu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Nino jumps guard but Idowu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Idowu is trying to force a seperation but Nino has the dominant position.
Nino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Nino jumps into guard, dragging Idowu to the mat.
Nino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idowu's guard. #REVR##SU#
Nino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Nino gets a clinch. #T1#
Idowu taking a breather.
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nino.
Idowu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nino lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Nino drags the fight down to the ground.
Nino wants to get back to his feet but Idowu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nino throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES2#
Idowu pushes Nino off and gets back to his feet.
Idowu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino lands a really nice looking cross but Idowu seems unphased. #CL#
Nino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Nino as the two fighters clinch.
Nino lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Nino jumps guard and drags Idowu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nino wants to sweep but no luck.
Nino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nino 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##T3#
Nino is thwarting Idowu's attempts to control the position.
Nino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idowu's head. #SUB2#
Idowu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idowu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Idowu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nino is trying to control the action in half guard but Idowu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nino prevents Idowu from improving his position.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Nino is very close to passing his half guard.
Idowu is looking to improve his position.
Nino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Idowu manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Nino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Nino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jah Nino has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Nino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Nino wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Nino moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Nino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Idowu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Idowu is looking to advance position but Nino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jah Nino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idowu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T1#
Idowu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Idowu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nino throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Idowu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Idowu really wants to buck Nino off and get back to his feet.
Idowu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Idowu regains half guard.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Idowu is trying to control but can't.
We've been informed that Idowu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nino prevents Idowu from standing back up.
Idowu tries to get to full guard but Nino has control of the leg.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
Nino working away.#T3#
Idowu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nino is working for a kimura but Idowu is defending it quite comfortably.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
The ground and pound from Nino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nino gets to mount! Idowu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Idowu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idowu tries to hold on but Nino postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Nino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nino scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nino gets a clinch.
Idowu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nino lands with a light punch inside.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nino finish him?#T1#
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Nino pulls guard.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
Idowu being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Nino uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2##CL#
Nino rushes Idowu and presses him up against the cage.
Idowu taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Nino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Nino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Idowu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu is looking to control Nino's arms but Nino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idowu has his back to the cage.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idowu tries to pull guard but Nino won't allow it.
Jah Nino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.#TD#
Nino pulls guard.
Idowu stopping the sweep attempt from Nino.#T3#
Idowu looking to sit in guard and control but Nino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Idowu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idowu wants to hit a sweep here but Nino passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idowu there!
Idowu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Idowu because Nino loaded up on that one.
Idowu is desperately trying to improve his position but Nino has a good base and remains in mount.
Nino is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Idowu goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Nino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jah Nino!

Event: HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Acosta gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Acosta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Restless is defending against the submission attempts here by Acosta. #SUB#
Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Restless sees it coming and defends easily.
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#
Acosta is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Restless is looking for a sweep. Acosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Acosta is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Acosta in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Restless sees it coming and defends easily.
Acosta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Acosta looking for a submission but Restless manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Restless looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acosta is one step ahead there.
Acosta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Acosta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acosta stands and throws Restless's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Restless tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acosta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Acosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Restless is defending well.
Restless being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Acosta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Restless knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Acosta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Acosta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Acosta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acosta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4##SUB#
Acosta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Restless is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Restless tries to improve position but can't.
Restless is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acosta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acosta trying to mount his opponent but Restless defends it.
Acosta controlling the action here.
Acosta wants to control but Restless is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Restless has hold of Acosta's hands but Acosta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Acosta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikos Acosta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Restless wants to clinch#TD#
and Acosta counters with a shoot takedown. Restless fights it but they end up in guard.
Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acosta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acosta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Restless looking for a sweep. Not yet Restless, not yet.
Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta moves into full mount!
Acosta thowing shots but they're missing. #T1##SUB#
Acosta is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Acosta extends the arm and Restless is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Acosta!

Event: TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Gorshkov shoots in for a takedown but Ngam Chit shows good takedown defense.
Gorshkov throws a body punch but Ngam Chit moves out of range.
Ngam Chit clobbers Gorshkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ngam Chit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ngam Chit scores with the left hand. Gorshkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Gorshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ngam Chit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Gorshkov is rocked!
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ngam Chit counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borwornsit Ngam Chit!

Event: TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGussie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGussie digs a right hand into Nino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nino's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGussie.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nino letting McGussie take a breather here.
McGussie avoiding damage.
McGussie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McGussie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bannon McGussie.#CL#
Nino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino is stalling here.
Nino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGussie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nino.
McGussie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nino is keeping busy.#T1#
Nino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
Nino lands a right hook to the body.
Nino throws out a loose jab but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGussie's coach down at Red Mist Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGussie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie with a nice cross.#CL#
Nino takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nino can't break the clinch.
Nino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGussie is defending well for now.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie.
McGussie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Nino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
McGussie blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGussie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie. #BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nino counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGussie blocks the body kick.
Nino misses with an uppercut.
McGussie is looking to clinch but Nino is avoiding it.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nino throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie wants to clinch.#CL#
Nino clinches up against the cage.
A short right from McGussie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nino.
Nino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGussie.
McGussie slowing the pace effectively.
Nino fails to pull guard.
McGussie is working Nino over against the cage.
Nino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGussie.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
McGussie moves in looking to clinch but Nino pushes him off.#CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
McGussie stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for McGussie to work.
McGussie swings wildly with an uppercut but Nino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nino misses with some punches.
McGussie struggles to land a body shot inside as Nino controls his hands.
McGussie keeps control of Nino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nino is trying to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino. #TD#
Nino pulls guard successfully.
McGussie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nino looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGussie is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Nino 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - McGussie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nino ducks under a wild hook from McGussie.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bannon McGussie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nino swats away the attempt to clinch by McGussie.#CL2#
McGussie moves into the clinch successfully.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie works on Nino's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGussie smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Nino coming out on top.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie slips under a jab from Nino.
Nino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGussie can do to turn this around?
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino cracks McGussie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jah Nino is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nino.
A big left from Nino misses.
McGussie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nino looks for the body kick but McGussie saw that one coming.
McGussie wants to clinch.#T2#
Nino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGussie.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie missing with a left hand there. Nino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGussie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGussie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino moves out of range. #CL2#
McGussie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nino, pushing him back against the cage.
McGussie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGussie.
Nino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGussie is pushing Nino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGussie to keep the fight standing.#T3#
McGussie has a couple of punches blocked by Nino.
Nino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGussie.
Bannon McGussie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGussie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino swings wildly with an uppercut but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino.
Nino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGussie's elbow.
Nino tries to throw a body punch but McGussie avoids it by throwing Nino back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nino.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGussie as Nino tries to tie him up. #T4#
Good body shot from McGussie.
McGussie is trying to maintain a safe position but Nino gets an underhook and turns McGussie into the cage.
McGussie throws a head punch that misses.
Nino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Nino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGussie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nino missing with knees to the body.
McGussie slows down the pace here.
McGussie is leaning against Nino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nino blocks an uppercut.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino.
Nino is trying to force a seperation but McGussie has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bannon McGussie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Nino.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nino digs a good body shot into McGussie's ribs.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
Nino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGussie tries to clinch there but Nino circles away.
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino cracks McGussie with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGussie. Nino does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Nino misses its intended target.
McGussie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nino with a body shot.
Nino just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McGussie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nino counter with a right hand.
McGussie slips a jab from Nino.
Nino takes one to the chin there.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
McGussie lands with a nice body punch.
McGussie cracks Nino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGussie tries to clinch up but Nino circles away and keeps his distance.
McGussie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nino tests McGussie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
McGussie tries to clinch up
and Nino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nino scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nino counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
McGussie closes the distance and clinches.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Nino manages to pull guard.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom.
McGussie stays in close to Nino's body and controls the position. #T3#
Nino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGussie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGussie is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Nino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGussie.
Nino walks into a jab.
Nino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ninos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nino shoots in but no luck this time.
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
Nino throws a lazy uppercut
and McGussie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nino lands with a good body shot.
Nino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Nino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nino 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Nino!

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque moves forwards but Zhitkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Zhitkov rushes Plutarque and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
I was talking to Plutarque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Plutarque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutarque misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Plutarque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhitkov thuds a left hand into Plutarque's body.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown but Zhitkov shows good takedown defense.
Zhitkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Plutarque as the two fighters clinch.
Plutarque blocks a body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Plutarque decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Plutarque has his foot on Zhitkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhitkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhitkov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Plutarque working for a triangle but Zhitkov defends it easily.
Plutarque tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SU2#
Zhitkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plutarque, up you get! #TD#
Plutarque gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off looking to stand but Plutarque dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque. #SUB#
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque.
Plutarque works his foot free and advances to mount. #ES2#
Zhitkov bucks Plutarque off and manages to get back to his feet! #T2#
Zhitkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutarque is just out of range.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Zhitkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhitkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.#CL#
Plutarque forces Zhitkov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutarque has a couple of punches blocked by Zhitkov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zhitkov misses with some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutarque blocking some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Plutarque.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands a right hand. #T3#
Plutarque can't find room to land a body shot as Zhitkov controls the action.
Zhitkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutarque.
A right hook to the body lands for Plutarque.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhitkov to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zhitkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutarque throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Zhitkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plutarque with a body shot.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it. #TD2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plutarque's guard.
Plutarque wants to stand but Zhitkov is controlling the position.
Plutarque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhitkov's guard. #REVR#
Zhitkov wants to stand and escape but Plutarque is having none of it. #ES2#
Zhitkov kicks Plutarque off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhitkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutarque swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhitkov.#T4#
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhitkov but Zhitkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhitkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutarque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plutarque.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhitkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Plutarque, which made it look bad.
Zhitkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutarque manages to avoid it.
Zhitkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhitkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhitkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutarque.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhitkov prevents a body shot from Plutarque.
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 Jean Michel Plutarque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhitkov.
Zhitkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Zhitkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhitkov connects with a body shot.
Zhitkov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhitkov misses.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhitkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutarque wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutarque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plutarque's waist but Plutarque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhitkov off to one side.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Plutarque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Plutarque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhitkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutarque has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhitkov after a bit of a struggle.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Zhitkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhitkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhitkov tries to throw a body punch but Plutarque avoids it by throwing Zhitkov back against the cage.
Plutarque taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Michel Plutarque has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Zhitkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutarque's elbow.
Plutarque taking a breather. #TD#
Plutarque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhitkov uses from the top position.
Jean Michel Plutarque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Zhitkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to counter by clinching up but Zhitkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhitkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque lands a jab to Zhitkov's midsection.
Plutarque dodges the punch combination from Zhitkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque slips under a jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Plutarque finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plutarque lands with a straight right. Zhitkov didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Plutarque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Plutarque pulls guard.
Zhitkov postures up. #T3#
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhitkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plutarque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhitkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque prevents Zhitkov from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off and scrambles back to his feet.
Plutarque avoids the body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhitkov is breathing heavily.
Zhitkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plutarque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Plutarque misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Plutarque on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
Zhitkov wants to stall.
Zhitkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Zhitkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Plutarque lands a nice uppercut.
Plutarque trying to stall but Zhitkov improves his position.
Plutarque misses with a body punch.
Plutarque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhitkov or not.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhitkov.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zakhar Zhitkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Plutarque scores with a takedown into Zhitkov's guard.#ES2#
Zhitkov wriggles free and stands up.
Plutarque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plutarque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhitkov lands a body shot. #CL#
Plutarque gets a clinch.
Zhitkov tries to work over Plutarque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Zhitkov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhitkov blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Plutarque manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Zhitkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Zhitkov clinches up with Plutarque and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Plutarque successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhitkov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhitkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Plutarque scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zhitkov misses with an uppercut.
Plutarque scores with a push kick.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.#TD2#
Zhitkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque gets back to half guard.
Plutarque wants to control but Zhitkov is keeping busy.
Plutarque works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Zhitkov pushing down on Plutarque's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Zhitkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Plutarque to get to his feet. #CL#
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque stalls.
Plutarque misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Plutarque manages to pull guard.
Zhitkov won't allow Plutarque to get back to his feet.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Zhitkov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Plutarque is looking for a triangle but Zhitkov pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Plutarque is working an open guard so Zhitkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Zhitkov scores with a jab. Plutarque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhitkov swings for the body but Plutarque moves out of range.
Zhitkov lands a nice shot that snaps Plutarque's head back.
Zhitkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhitkov throws an off balance right hand
and Plutarque counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plutarque - that will leave a mark!
Zhitkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhitkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhitkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhitkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutarque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Plutarque closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Plutarque has hold of Zhitkov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zhitkov seems comfortable defending it but Plutarque has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zhitkov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zhitkov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Plutarque couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Michel Plutarque!
Jean Michel Plutarque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Restless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Restless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reyes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Restless sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hope Restless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Reyes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Restless definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes is keen to just control but Restless is a slippery customer.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Restless's head. #SUB2#
Reyes seems to be looking for submissions.
Reyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Restless. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Restless is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyes's back!#SUB#
Restless is looking for the choke from the back position but Reyes is controlling his hands well.
Restless is trying to stick to Reyes's back but Reyes is turning into Restless. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Restless's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reyes.#SUB2#
Reyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Restless is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reyes, into his guard. #REVR#
Reyes wants to sweep here but Restless controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but Restless is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Reyes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Restless defends it easily.#SUB#
Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Restless drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Restless jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet. #SUB#
Restless drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Restless jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Restless 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.#SUB2#
Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Restless defends well.#SUB#
Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Restless might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Restless drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Restless off! Restless jumps back into Reyes's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Reyes looking for subs off his back but Restless has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Reyes tries to roll over but Restless keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Restless is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reyes is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Restless is working for a kimura but Reyes is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Restless is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reyes is just riding it out for now. Restless eventually gives up the hold.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reyes is still trying to improve position.
Reyes manages to get to full guard.
Restless postures up. #SUB#
Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Restless defends well.#SUB#
Restless 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.
Restless sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reyes's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes keeping hold of Restless's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Reyes looking for submissions off his back.
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 Hope Restless will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Restless, which made it look bad.
Restless wants to clinch up but Reyes keeps it at a distance.
Angel Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Restless looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Restless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyes with the counter takedown but Restless avoids it easily.
Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Restless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Restless throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Restless tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reyes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Restless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Restless sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Restless thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Restless counters with a three punch combo that has Reyes backing up. Reyes nods at Restless to acknowledge the strikes.
Hope Restless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Reyes.#T1#
Restless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Restless.
Restless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Restless leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Restless. #CL#
Restless rushes Reyes and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Reyes has Restless pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reyes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Restless tumbling to the mat - Reyes dives into Restless's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reyes looking to improve position, pressing down on Restless's thigh with his hand. Restless seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Reyes paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Reyes's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Restless picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hope Restless!

Event: HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhitkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhitkov has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Zhitkov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Bean pulls guard. #SUB2#
Zhitkov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bean's closed guard. He's half up but Bean has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bean pivots and extends the arm, Zhitkov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bean! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Bean!

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