Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Putins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor throws a big counter head kick but Putins avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Putins is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Putins pushes him off.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Putins's guard.
Taylor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Putins working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Putins looking for a sweep. Not yet Putins, not yet.
Putins is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Putins keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Putins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Putins's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Putins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Putins is in Taylor's guard.

Taylor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Putins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Putins drags the fight down to the ground.
Putins working a defensive guard here.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putins's guard.
Putins wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Putins gets full guard.#T3#
Putins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Putins keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor tries to stand but Putins is controlling from the bottom.
Putins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Putins managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Putins's guard.#SUB#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Putins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Putins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putins 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Taylor 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#
Putins has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Putins pushes him away.
Putins shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putins swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Putins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habib Putins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Putins's guard.
Steve Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor looking to control but Putins passes into half guard. #T1#
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Putins sits in half guard.
Putins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Putins has latched onto it... Big trouble! Putins pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Taylor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Putins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Habib Putins!

Event: ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Burnell throws a right hand that Smirnova ducks under and follows up with a left that Smirnova also avoids with ease.
Burnell tries to bum rush Smirnova with a series of wild strikes but Smirnova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnova tries to clinch but Burnell is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Smirnova.
No luck for Burnell with that takedown attempt.
Burnell is breathing heavily.
Smirnova throws a head kick but Burnell moves out of range.
Smirnova lands with a right hand.
Burnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smirnova flicks out a counter leg kick but Burnell steps away.
Smirnova doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnell circles away.
Smirnova keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnell throws a right and a left that Smirnova avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smirnova.
Burnell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Smirnova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burnell defends well and Smirnova ends up having to push Burnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burnell circles away.
Nicolas Burnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Burnell lands a two punch combo.
Burnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smirnova throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnova.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
Burnell jabs Smirnova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smirnova shoots in and drives through. Burnell sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnell. Smirnova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Smirnova clinches with his opponent.
Smirnova swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Burnell throws a nice looking combination but Smirnova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnell misses with a double jab
and Smirnova counters with a two punch combo.
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!#CL2#
Smirnova darts in and clinches Burnell up against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
Smirnova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnova somewhat.
Smirnova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Burnell moves out of range as Smirnova throws a body kick.
Burnell misses with a double jab.
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 Nicolas Burnell will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Smirnova looking to score a takedown here. Burnell is defending well but Smirnova drives through and ends up in Burnell's guard.
Smirnova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smirnova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Burnell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smirnova off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnova or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnell, which made it look bad.
Smirnova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Burnell instigates a clinch.
Burnell is trying to push Smirnova away but Smirnova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Burnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnova fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smirnova gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Smirnova jumps guard and drags Burnell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Burnell is looking to stand up but Smirnova won't let him.
Smirnova trying to keep a closed guard but Burnell is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Smirnova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Smirnova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnell defends it easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnova trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burnell throws a series of punches but Smirnova moves out of range.
Smirnova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burnell walks into a straight right hand from Smirnova.
Smirnova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nicolas Burnell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Burnell looks to land a combination but Smirnova avoids it well.
Smirnova fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smirnova moves into the clinch.
Smirnova tries to pull guard but Burnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Smirnova drops back down to his feet.
Smirnova prevents Burnell from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
Burnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to clinch there but Burnell circles away.
Burnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smirnova lunges at Burnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burnell's hand. #T1#
Smirnova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Burnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnova, pushing him back against the cage.
Smirnova slowing the pace effectively.
Smirnova is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnell to keep the fight standing.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.#TD#
Burnell gets control of Smirnova's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burnell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smirnova trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Smirnova throwing strikes but missing.
Smirnova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnell keeping moving, preventing Smirnova from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#ES#
Burnell kicks Smirnova off and gets to his feet.
Nickita Smirnova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Burnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnell lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Burnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnell, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nicolas Burnell!

Event: BKFC 11 - Eyepoke vs James
Date: Jun 10, 2021

#R1#
Briggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kadirov back to the cage. Briggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Briggs.
Briggs connects with a right hand. Kadirov shakes it off.#TD#
Briggs looking to score a takedown here. Kadirov is defending well but Briggs drives through and ends up in Kadirov's guard.
Kadirov wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
Briggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kadirov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Briggs is defending well. Kadirov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Briggs has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kadirov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lahmat Kadirov!
Harlan Briggs spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my fans. I'll get 'em next time.'.

Event: ENIGMA 20
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mongkut gets tackled into the cage by Smirnova. Smirnova maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mongkut works the jab nicely.
Smirnova misses with a takedown attempt - Mongkut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smirnova is looking to clinch but Mongkut is avoiding it.
Mongkut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mongkut thows a body kick. Smirnova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mongkut lands with a kick to the temple. Smirnova shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smirnova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongkut.
Mongkut misses with a hook
and Smirnova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mongkut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongkut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mongkut misses the shot to the body.
Mongkut thows a body kick. Smirnova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Smirnova tries to bum rush Mongkut with a series of wild strikes but Mongkut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mongkut throws a leg kick which misses Smirnova's front leg but catches the back leg as Smirnova tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongkut.
Mongkut takes a swing at Smirnova's ribcage but misses.
Mongkut lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Nickita Smirnova has been cut.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mongkut. That's going to slow Smirnova down.
Mongkut throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mongkut.
A head kick misses from Mongkut. #CL2#
Smirnova clinches up with Mongkut and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Mongkut.
Mongkut is pushing Smirnova up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mongkut controlling the action here for a moment.
Mongkut avoiding damage. #BC#
Mongkut breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Mongkut lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mongkut misses with a hook. Smirnova ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Smirnova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mongkut's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mongkut wants to get back to his feet but Smirnova passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mongkut tries to kick Smirnova off but Smirnova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smirnova slows the pace down in half guard.
Smirnova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mongkut tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smirnova manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phet Mongkut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nickita Smirnova's cut.
That's time! Mongkut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Mongkut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mongkut.#BC#
Mongkut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phet Mongkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mongkut.
Mongkut delivers a nice body kick.
Mongkut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mongkut throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnova is defended easily by Mongkut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mongkut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnova somewhat.
Mongkut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Mongkut throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smirnova has a takedown stuffed.
Phet Mongkut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
Mongkut lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smirnova will feel that in the morning.
Smirnova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mongkut throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smirnova on the side of the head. #ROC#Smirnova is rocked!
Smirnova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mongkut.
Smirnova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mongkut tries to avoid it but Smirnova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mongkut to the ground. Mongkut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smirnova is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mongkut forces Smirnova back against the cage and clinches.
Mongkut lands a body punch.
Mongkut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smirnova jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mongkut walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnova gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongkut. #T2##KD#
Mongkut lands a big head kick that sends Smirnova tumbling to the mat! Mongkut takes a step backwards and waves Smirnova back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smirnova is still on wobbly legs! Can Mongkut finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnova walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smirnova limp body while Mongkut jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phet Mongkut!
A relieved looking Phet Mongkut thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##TD#
Putins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Teteny is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Putins has his hands clasped together but Teteny extends and breaks Putins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Teteny.

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

Event: ENIGMA 16
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnova.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw. #TD2#
Smirnova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Shaw is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smirnova presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smirnova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away. #TD#
Shaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smirnova tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaw is in Smirnova's guard.
Smirnova is looking to stand back up but Shaw counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smirnova.
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!#REVB#
Shaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Smirnova tries to control Shaw's body but Shaw pushes him off. Smirnova squirms to his side and now Shaw has his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shaw. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Smirnova is trying to stand back up.
Smirnova tries to break free.
Shaw seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smirnova is trapped and Shaw is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Shaw working for the choke. #T2#
Shaw lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smirnova wants to escape the position.
Shaw biding his time, controlling Smirnova.
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shaw lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deshawn Shaw 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#
Smirnova fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Smirnova.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Smirnova gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Smirnova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smirnova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Smirnova pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smirnova has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Shaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smirnova regains guard.

Smirnova pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Smirnova connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shaw throws a body punch but Smirnova moves out of range.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaw just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Smirnova pulls Shaw into guard. #ES2#
Smirnova pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smirnova is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smirnova.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnova.
Smirnova tries to clinch up.
Shaw tries to counter by clinching up but Smirnova breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Shaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Smirnova is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shaw presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smirnova's efforts to push away.
Smirnova swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Smirnova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nickita Smirnova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Smirnova's guard.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnova is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Shaw lands a couple of elbows.
Shaw forces his way into half guard.
Smirnova has hold of Shaw's hands but Shaw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but Smirnova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage. #T1#
Shaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smirnova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smirnova trying to control but Shaw postures up.
Shaw is trying to control. Smirnova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnova is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnova avoid being mounted?
Smirnova is not content to let Shaw control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smirnova desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shaw controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnova misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnova tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Shaw!

Event: BKFC 3 - Rodriguez vs Marley
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Goddard feints and as Kadirov raises his hands in defense, Goddard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goddard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kadirov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goddard has Kadirov in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Goddard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goddard holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kadirov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goddard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goddard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goddard! #REVB##SUB2#
Goddard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goddard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kadirov!
Kadirov tries to reverse the position but Goddard maintains control.#SUB2#
Goddard working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kadirov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Goddard off and cradles Kadirov's limp body as Goddard celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Magnus Goddard!

Event: CMMA 95 McCrae vs Carter
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Zutis's guard.
Zutis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vieira is now in half guard.
Zutis is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount!
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zutis to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Vieira'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.
Zutis tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. #T1#
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Vieira working Zutis over with strikes here.
Vieira lands a big shot there that rocks Zutis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zutis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Zutis is rocked!#T2#
Zutis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zutis to control.
Vieira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zutis is still in real trouble! Can Vieira finish him?
Vieira softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Zutis is out cold! Vieira jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira!

Event: WCF 65:Goncalves vs Ji Woo
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper misses with a combination
and Putins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Hooper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putins quickly recovers to half guard.
Putins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Putins.
Hooper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Putins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooper postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Putins covers up, he's hurt! Hooper keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hooper and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hooper can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Hooper!
Our winner, Danilo Hooper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 75 - Moreno Vs Sector
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Medvedevs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindemann defends it nicely.#CL#
Lindemann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medvedevs, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Lindemann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Medvedevs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Medvedevs covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Medvedevs can't escape the position.
Lindemann looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindemann looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #ROC#Medvedevs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medvedevs tries to escape but Lindemann has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Medvedevs is still in real trouble! Can Lindemann finish him?
Lindemann lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Medvedevs out cold! Lindemann jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Till Lindemann!
A relieved looking Till Lindemann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA 86 Torres vs Camara
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Titty takes the fight into the clinch.
Zutis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Titty has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zutis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zutis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Titty's waist but Titty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zutis off to one side.
Zutis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Titty clinches up with Zutis and pushes him back against the cage.
Titty lands with a short shot to the head.
Titty lands a shot to the body.
Zutis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Titty misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Titty.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Titty.
Titty is working Zutis over against the cage.
Titty lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Titty.
Titty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titty lands an uppercut.#T1#
Titty lands a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nikita Zutis has been cut.
Titty creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zutis with a big uppercut! Zutis tries to clinch up but Titty pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zutis to the mat! Zutis covers up and Titty unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tit Titty!

Event: OFK 69 - Moreno Vs Copeland
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Carpenter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Medvedevs's half guard.
Well, if Carpenter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carpenter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carpenter is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carpenter is working away from the top position though.
Carpenter content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Carpenter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carpenter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Carpenter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carpenter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carpenter working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Carpenter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carpenter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carpenter content to control rather than advance.
Carpenter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carpenter connects with a nice short shot to Medvedevs's temple.
Well, if Carpenter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Medvedevs tries to get to full guard but Carpenter has control of the leg. #T3#
Carpenter trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Carpenter.
We've been hearing that Carpenter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nice strikes from Carpenter there.
Carpenter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carpenter working Medvedevs over with strikes.
Carpenter lands strikes from half guard.
Carpenter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Medvedevs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carpenter is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter controlling the action here.
Carpenter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carpenter not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medvedevs trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Carpenter seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carpenter 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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Medvedevs enables Carpenter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Medvedevs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carpenter lands a couple of elbows.
Carpenter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Medvedevs's head.
Medvedevs wants to stand and escape but Carpenter is having none of it.
Medvedevs pulls Carpenter in close to prevent any damage.
Medvedevs trying to control the position.
Carpenter content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Medvedevs working for submissions but it's allowed Carpenter to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carpenter lands a nice short elbow.
Mike Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Medvedevs looking for submissions off his back.
Carpenter not doing much here.
Medvedevs is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carpenter connects with a nice short shot to Medvedevs's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carpenter in particular looking to stall.
Carpenter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carpenter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Medvedevs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carpenter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carpenter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medvedevs can do to turn this around?#T3#
Carpenter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Medvedevs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carpenter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carpenter winds up and cracks Medvedevs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carpenter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Medvedevs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Medvedevs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medvedevs.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Medvedevs being controlled here, momentarily.
Carpenter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carpenter 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Carpenter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carpenter showed some decent athleticism there.
Carpenter working over Medvedevs with some ground and pound. Medvedevs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Medvedevs is rocked!#SUB#
Carpenter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Medvedevs is looking to improve his position.
Medvedevs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carpenter is thwarting Medvedevs's attempts to control the position.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carpenter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carpenter controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carpenter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Carpenter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Medvedevs has a takedown stuffed.
Carpenter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Carpenter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carpenter lands in his opponent's guard.
Carpenter distracts Medvedevs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Medvedevs is striking but Carpenter is not phased and passes to half guard.#T4#
Carpenter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Medvedevs taking some punishment here, with Carpenter in his half guard.
Carpenter prevents Medvedevs from improving his position.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Carpenter there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Medvedevs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Carpenter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021

#R1#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Lahmat Kadirov has been cut.
Kadirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kadirov is out of range.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kadirov in his tracks.
Kadirov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kadirov moves away and avoids it.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kadirov with a poor takedown
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kadirov tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lahmat Kadirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Kadirov shoots in.
Smith throws out a counter right but Kadirov avoids it with no problem.
Kadirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Kadirov is rocked!#T1#
BOOM! Smith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kadirov. Kadirov tries to recover but Smith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kadirov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chole Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Velazquez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Velazquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tramp's guard.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Velazquez from controlling successfully.
Tramp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Velazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tramp is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Velazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tramp pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez tries to kick Tramp off but Tramp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velazquez tries to roll over but Tramp keeps him under control.#T1#
Tramp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tramp is trying to control. Velazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velazquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tramp content to stall in guard here.
Velazquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tramp trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Tramp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tramp tries to stand but Velazquez is controlling from the bottom.
Tramp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velazquez wants to sweep here but Tramp controlling him for the moment.
Tramp trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tramp connects with a leg kick.
Velazquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Velazquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tramp's guard.
Velazquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velazquez wants to control from the top but Tramp keeps moving. #T3#
Tramp controls Velazquez momentarily but Velazquez frees himself.
Velazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tramp is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tramp is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tramp throws a big right hand that misses.
Velazquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velazquez being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velazquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velazquez keeping moving, preventing Tramp from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tramp tries to free his leg and advance position but Velazquez is retaining full guard.
Velazquez wants to hit a sweep here but Tramp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Velazquez there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdulaziz Tramp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Velazquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tramp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velazquez lands with a shot to the body.
Tramp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Velazquez moves into the clinch.
Tramp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velazquez just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Velazquez pulls guard successfully.
Tramp prevents Velazquez from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Velazquez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tramp has passed into half guard!
Velazquez trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Velazquez is trying is best to control the position here.
Tramp wants to free his trapped foot but Velazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez is trying to control but can't.
Tramp is trying to control. Velazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Velazquez is looking to get back to full guard here but Tramp has managed to pass to side control instead.
Velazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velazquez pushes Tramp away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tramp gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tramp postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Velazquez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tramp presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU2#
Tramp gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Tramp tries to keep at a distance but Velazquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tramp lands a nice knee to the body. #T3##TD2#
Tramp pulls guard effortlessly.
Velazquez pushes down on Tramp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tramp wants to get back to his feet.
Tramp wants to control but Velazquez is keeping busy.
Velazquez is looking to take a break and control but Tramp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Nice strikes from Velazquez there.
Tramp strikes from the bottom but Velazquez passes into mount!
Tramp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tramp wants to hold on but Velazquez pushes him away.#SU#
Velazquez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tramp fails with a takedown attempt.
Velazquez is looking for a counter combo.
Manny Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulaziz Tramp.
Velazquez wants to clinch but Tramp slips to the side
and Tramp counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdulaziz Tramp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Velazquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tramp.
Velazquez misses with a body shot.
Tramp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tramp misses with a head kick.
Velazquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tramp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tramp throws a right hand that Velazquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velazquez also avoids with ease.
Tramp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manny Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulaziz Tramp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tramp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tramp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tramp avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Velazquez feints and as Tramp raises his hands in defense, Velazquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Velazquez passes Tramp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Velazquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tramp tries to get to full guard but Velazquez has control of the leg.
Velazquez wants to pass to mount but Tramp is defending the position.
Tramp tries to roll over but Velazquez keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Velazquez connects with a nice short shot to Tramp's temple. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tramp is refusing to be controlled, as Velazquez sits in half guard.
Velazquez is really struggling to control Tramp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tramp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Velazquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velazquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Tramp is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Velazquez. #TD#
Velazquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tramp is trying to maintain the position but Velazquez is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tramp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Velazquez won't allow Tramp to sweep him here.
Tramp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manny Velazquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Velazquez from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velazquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Velazquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tramp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Velazquez!

Event: OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Haardt throws a sloppy head kick and Medvedevs moves out of range easily.
Medvedevs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A good leg kick by Haardt.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medvedevs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medvedevs was well out of range. Poor timing from Haardt.
Medvedevs doesn't manage to clinch there - Haardt circles away. #KD#
Haardt drops Medvedevs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Medvedevs looks back up at him and smiles so Haardt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Medvedevs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Andrejs Medvedevs has been cut.#CL#
Haardt has managed to clinch.
Medvedevs is still on wobbly legs! Can Haardt finish him?
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!
Medvedevs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Medvedevs seems to have recovered his senses.
Haardt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Medvedevs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Medvedevs looks winded!
Haardt crunches a lovely knee into Medvedevs's ribcage.
Haardt lands a nice elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haardt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medvedevs has Haardt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haardt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bertel Haardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.#T1#
Haardt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Haardt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Haardt unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Medvedevs out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Medvedevs off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bertel Haardt!

Event: WCF WNF 41: Tofail vs Dirk
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Putins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
Putins lands a few punches from side control.
Putins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Putins gets to mount! Taylor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Putins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Putins's attempts to control the action.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
Taylor regains half guard.
Putins wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well. #SUB#
Putins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Putins in particular looking to stall.
Taylor trying to hold on to Putins's head to control him but Putins postures up.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Putins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Putins there.
Taylor is in trouble now - Putins has advanced to mount!
Putins wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Putins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Taylor is trying to escape the mount.
Putins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Putins lands a heavy elbow.
Putins avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Putins controlling the pace for now.
Putins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wants to control but Putins is having none of it.
Taylor reaches up to try and control the position but Putins seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Taylor rolls and tries to escape and now Putins has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putins on his heels. He'll look to pass Putins's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Putins.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putins has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture.
Putins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor wants to control from the top but Putins keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Putins holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control but Putins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Putins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Putins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Putins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putins slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Putins is controlling the pace. #T2#
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Putins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Taylor is staying active underneath Putins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putins controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Putins dives in for a single leg takedown but Taylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Putins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Putins jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putins is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Putins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putins wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Taylor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putins! #REVR#
Putins trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T4#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Putins wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor wants to control but Putins postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putins grinds an elbow into Taylor's temple.
Taylor is not content to let Putins control the position.
Putins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor wants to control but Putins postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Putins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor looks to move to half guard but instead Putins has passed into mount! Damn!
Putins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Putins isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB#
Putins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taylor has worked his arm free - good work by Taylor!
Putins wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Putins trying to control the position but Taylor is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Putins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Habib Putins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Putins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Putins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Putins lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Putins decides to stand back up. Putins steps back and let's Taylor get back to his feet.
Putins avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Putins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Putins is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Putins is working to tighten his grip on Taylor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Taylor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Putins is really squeezing tight and eventually Taylor passes out! Putins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Habib Putins!

Event: CMMA 76 Kanaani vs Keaty
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Zutis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zutis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Foster is looking for a sweep.
Zutis wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Zutis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Foster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zutis off and has taken his back!
Foster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zutis covering up well under a series of strikes from Foster. #ES2#
Zutis is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Foster off. It looks like it's working - Foster slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Zutis displaying calm under pressure there.
Zutis misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Zutis.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Foster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zutis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zutis wants to take the fight to the mat but Foster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zutis is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Zutis misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Foster. #CL#
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Zutis.#T3##TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Zutis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Foster controls the position from side control.
Foster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Foster landing a few strikes.
Zutis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Foster working the ground and pound but Zutis is defending the strikes.
Zutis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zutis trying to control the pace.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster trying to get back to full guard but Zutis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zutis controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Foster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Foster lands with a slapping head kick.
Zutis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zutis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Zutis tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zutis avoids the elbow strike from Foster, against the cage.
Zutis pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Zutis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zutis tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zutis on the ground.
Zutis is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
Foster is trying to keep Zutis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zutis passes Foster's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Zutis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Zutis shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.#TD#
Foster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zutis is trying to defend but Foster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Zutis kicks Foster off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Foster as Zutis shoots in.
Foster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Charles Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Zutis.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Foster quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foster.
Charles Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster leaves Zutis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zutis. That's going to slow Foster down. #T4#
Zutis shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Zutis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster throws a big counter combination but Zutis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zutis is looking to clinch.
Zutis throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zutis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zutis somewhat.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Zutis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikita Zutis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Foster there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Foster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zutis enables Foster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zutis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Foster tries to stand but Zutis is controlling from the bottom.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zutis keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Zutis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zutis working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zutis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zutis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zutis defends it easily.
Zutis preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Foster working for submissions but it's allowed Zutis to get to half guard.
Zutis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zutis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zutis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zutis passes Foster's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zutis is trying to work for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster is trying to stand back up but Zutis is controlling him
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zutis can do to turn this around?#T3#
Zutis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zutis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zutis is looking for a kimura here.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Zutis has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zutis. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zutis shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed Zutis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Zutis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zutis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Foster.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Zutis back into the cage.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zutis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foster tries to pull guard but Zutis won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Zutis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Zutis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nikita Zutis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Zutis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikita Zutis.
I think Foster 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Foster!
After winning the bout, Charles Foster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 58 - Pullum Vs Pinochet
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Medvedevs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bombardini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medvedevs.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Medvedevs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bombardini.
Sloppy strikes from Medvedevs. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Bombardini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Medvedevs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bombardini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bombardini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedevs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombardini somewhat.
Medvedevs misses with a takedown attempt - Bombardini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franchesco Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Medvedevs with that takedown attempt.
Medvedevs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Bombardini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bombardini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedevs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombardini somewhat.
Bombardini sets himself, and Medvedevs steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombardini avoids it this time.
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches up with Medvedevs, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes Medvedevs against the cage but Medvedevs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Medvedevs shoots in but Bombardini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bombardini fails to land the takedown.
Bombardini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvedevs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bombardini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bombardini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bombardini shoots in for a double leg but Medvedevs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medvedevs wants to counter with a clinch but Bombardini pushes him away.#T2#
Medvedevs fails with the takedown.
Bombardini throws a head kick but Medvedevs moves out of range.
Medvedevs goes for a double leg but Bombardini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bombardini continues to drive forward.
Bombardini shoots in but no luck this time.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.
Medvedevs looks for a takedown but Bombardini sprawls well.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombardini as he avoids it easily.
Bombardini misses with a looping right.
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedevs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Medvedevs wants the takedown. Bombardini is fighting it off but Medvedevs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bombardini's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medvedevs passes Bombardini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bombardini is looking to improve his position.
Medvedevs thows a huge punch but Bombardini dodges it nicely.
Bombardini wants to improve his position but Medvedevs is controlling well.
Medvedevs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Medvedevs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombardini holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Medvedevs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Bombardini is working to get back to half guard.
Bombardini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Medvedevs gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedevs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Bombardini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medvedevs wants to take the fight to the mat but Bombardini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Medvedevs decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrejs Medvedevs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Medvedevs. No joy for Bombardini on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Medvedevs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Bombardini drives through and clinches with Medvedevs against the cage.
Bombardini gets underhooks to prevent Medvedevs's takedown attempt. #BC#
Bombardini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Medvedevs shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Medvedevs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bombardini is looking to clinch but Medvedevs is avoiding it.
Medvedevs stuffs the takedown attempt from Bombardini. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franchesco Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini misses with a head kick.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Franchesco Bombardini is winning the standup battle so far.
Medvedevs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Medvedevs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bombardini tries to avoid it but Medvedevs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bombardini to the ground. Bombardini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bombardini feinted with a counter takedown.
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches up with Medvedevs, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes Medvedevs against the cage but Medvedevs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medvedevs dives in and grabs Bombardini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes down on Medvedevs's head and hops out.
Bombardini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medvedevs if he has to take too many more of those.
Medvedevs tries to clinch but Bombardini is having none of it.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medvedevs sprawls well. Medvedevs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Medvedevs moves into the clinch.#T2#
Medvedevs prevents the takedown attempt.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Bombardini manages to get underhooks.
Medvedevs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bombardini to keep the fight standing.
Bombardini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Medvedevs prevents it.
Medvedevs tries to pull guard but Bombardini holds him up against the cage and eventually Medvedevs drops back down to his feet.
Medvedevs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Medvedevs is trying to pull guard but Bombardini has him pressed against the cage.
Bombardini goes for a takedown attempt but Medvedevs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt - Medvedevs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Medvedevs or perhaps it was just good defense by Bombardini, which made it look bad.
Bombardini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bombardini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bombardini as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Bombardini as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bombardini darts in looking for a takedown but Medvedevs gets double underhooks and turns Bombardini into the cage.
Medvedevs is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Medvedevs decides to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Battle Science inform us that Medvedevs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bombardini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Medvedevs is looking for a triangle but Bombardini pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bombardini won't allow Medvedevs to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Franchesco Bombardini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Medvedevs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombardini's waist but Bombardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medvedevs off to one side.
Franchesco Bombardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bombardini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Bombardini stands there with Medvedevs around his waist. Medvedevs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medvedevs fails to pull guard.
Franchesco Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Bombardini manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Medvedevs breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bombardini clinches up against the cage.
Bombardini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Medvedevs is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Medvedevs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Bombardini pulls guard successfully.
Bombardini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Medvedevs looking to pass the guard.
Medvedevs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Medvedevs advances position into side control!
Medvedevs scores with punches from side control. #SU2#
Medvedevs stands up.
Bombardini tries to clinch but Medvedevs moves out of range.
Bombardini fails with a takedown attempt.
Medvedevs unleashes a big counter combination but Bombardini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Medvedevs gets a clinch.
Medvedevs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bombardini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bombardini.
Bombardini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombardini wants it to stay on the feet.
Bombardini tries for a takedown but Medvedevs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medvedevs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medvedevs with the inside leg kick. #T3##TD2#
Medvedevs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bombardini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bombardini sneaks out the side door and pushes Medvedevs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Medvedevs doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombardini circles away.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medvedevs is looking for the big counter here.
Medvedevs stuffs the takedown.
Bombardini shoots in and drives through. Medvedevs sprawls well.#TD2#
Medvedevs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medvedevs looks up at the clock and then as Bombardini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Medvedevs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Medvedevs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombardini keeps working. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Bombardini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medvedevs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Medvedevs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Medvedevs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bombardini!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrejs Medvedevs.
I think Medvedevs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrejs Medvedevs!

Event: WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Putins - that will leave a mark!
Putins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chartrand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Putins tries to clinch there but Chartrand circles away.
Putins slaps away a takedown attempt from Chartrand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Putins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chartrand counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Putins! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Chartrand!
Dustin Chartrand was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CMMA 64 Adams vs Zhao
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Zutis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Zutis misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Zutis tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Zutis kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Thompson rushes Zutis and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Zutis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zutis landing some decent shots from guard.
Zutis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Zutis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zutis trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zutis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thompson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2#
Zutis decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Zutis has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Thompson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Zutis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zutis looking to control.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zutis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Zutis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Zutis keeps moving.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Zutis looking to control. #SUB2#
Zutis looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Thompson postures up in Zutis's guard and throws a big left but Zutis blocks it.
Thompson pushes down on Zutis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zutis lands a couple of sideways elbows. #T4#
Zutis is looking to improve his position.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zutis's head.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zutis wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson is thwarting Zutis's attempts to control the position.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson working over Zutis with some ground and pound. Zutis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zutis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikita Zutis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Zutis forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
Zutis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has Zutis pushed against the cage.
Thompson lands a big right hand that drops Zutis! The killer instinct kicks in and Thompson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vargas Thompson!
Vargas Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Putins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fizzelstiks.
Putins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Putins blocks it.
Putins closes the distance and clinches up with Fizzelstiks, looking for a takedown. Putins pushes Fizzelstiks against the cage but Fizzelstiks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fizzelstiks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putins doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzelstiks circles away.
Putins tries for a takedown but Fizzelstiks circles away easily
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp right that sends Putins to the canvas! Fizzelstiks follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
Our winner, Jermaine Fizzelstiks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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