Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BFC 29: Butcher Vs. Bob
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Khalimov swings widly with a right hand
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Warren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warren tries to land a front kick but Khalimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khalimov misses with an uppercut. Warren saw that one coming.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Khalimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Khalimov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Khalimov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalimov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
It looks like Khalimov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Khalimov is working for a kimura but Warren is defending it quite comfortably.
Warren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warren tries to get out of the position.
Khalimov stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
Khalimov moves nicely into side control.
Warren is pushing Khalimov's head away, looking to escape. Khalimov manages to hold on to the position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khalimov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khalimov moves into full mount!
Khalimov tries to control but Warren wriggling away.
BOOM! Khalimov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Khalimov trying to control but Warren is having none of it. #SUB2#
Khalimov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Warren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Warren!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalimov is on top in guard.

#T3#
Khalimov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Warren wants to stand up but Khalimov is controlling him.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Khalimov from controlling successfully.
Khalimov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warren's guard.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalimov on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khalimov is pressing down on Warren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warren is holding on for now.
Khalimov slows the pace down in half guard.
Khalimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Khalimov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalimov.
Khalimov controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murad Khalimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murad Khalimov's cut.
That's time! Warren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khalimov needs to keep his hands up - Warren had a free shot at his head there.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalimov blocks a head kick by Warren.
Khalimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Warren's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khalimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Warren.
Warren blocks a jab.
It looked like Warren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren scores with a head kick. Khalimov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warren works over Khalimov's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Warren has Khalimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Warren tries to circle away but Khalimov has him pinned against the cage.
Khalimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Warren controls his hands. #T1#
Khalimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Warren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Warren.
Khalimov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Khalimov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Khalimov manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Khalimov is working to tighten his grip on Warren's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Warren has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Khalimov is really squeezing tight and eventually Warren passes out! Khalimov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Murad Khalimov!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 27
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Hasanov misses with a leg kick
letting Lampi counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ali Hasanov has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lampi checks a leg kick.
Lampi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hasanov.
Lampi misses with a body shot.
Eemeli Lampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lampi misses the jab.
Hasanov is looking to counter punch.
Hasanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lampi misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hasanov misses the target.
Lampi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hasanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hasanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hasanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lampi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lampi with a jab.#CUT2#Ali Hasanov's cut is getting worse.
Hasanov misses with a hook.#T1#
Lampi throws a body punch but Hasanov moves out of range.
Lampi missing with a left hand there. Hasanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lampi, as that shot connected.
Hasanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lampi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hasanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Ali Hasanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Lampi cracks Hasanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hasanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lampi finish him? #ROC2#Hasanov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasanov tries to get into range but Lampi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hasanov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Lampi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eemeli Lampi!
A victorious Eemeli Lampi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kolesov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#CL#
Jackson has Kolesov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolesov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Kolesov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Evgeny Kolesov has been cut.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kolesov's defenses.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kolesov pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kolesov takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Evgeny Kolesov's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
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!
Jackson pushes Kolesov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kolesov looks winded!
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Kolesov's ribcage. Kolesov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kolesov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Kolesov 's eye.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kolesov backwards. #CUT#The cut above Evgeny Kolesov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Kolesov shrugs off. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. #CUT#Evgeny Kolesov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Warren Jackson!
Warren Jackson retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Warren Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Nikonov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mandinos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikonov won't be happy with that.
Mandinos trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
Nikonov wants to control but Mandinos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos advances nicely into full mount.
Mandinos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mandinos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Mandinos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikonov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mandinos. #SUB#
Mandinos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nikonov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nikonov and Mandinos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Mandinos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nikonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mandinos's guard! Nice work there by Nikonov!
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Mandinos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Nikonov 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.
Nikonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mandinos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nikonov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandinos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nikonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikonov, not yet.
Mandinos postures up.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandinos works over Nikonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing Mandinos from controlling successfully.
Nikonov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mandinos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nikonov looking for a guillotine here but Mandinos defends easily.
Nikonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mandinos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Nikonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandinos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikonov is staying active underneath Mandinos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mandinos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos wants to free his trapped foot but Nikonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mandinos trying to control from half guard but Nikonov is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nikonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandinos's head.#TD2#
Nikonov dives in and scores a takedown into Mandinos's guard.
Nikonov trying to control but Mandinos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov 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. #T1#
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mandinos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nikonov throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range. #TD2#
Nikonov feints and as Mandinos raises his hands in defense, Nikonov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mandinos trying to keep a closed guard but Nikonov is proving a slippery customer.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Nikonov passes Mandinos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mandinos moves into full guard.
Nikonov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nikonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikonov stalling away here and it's allowed Mandinos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nikonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mandinos has his foot on Nikonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikonov works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nikonov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mandinos has locked up a guillotine! Mandinos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nikonov is holding on here and Mandinos must be using up a lot of energy. Nikonov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mandinos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Jubbly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bokov.
Jubbly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jubbly walks into a stiff left hand from Bokov.
Bobolo Jubbly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jubbly looks for a takedown but Bokov sprawls well.
Bokov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Jubbly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jubbly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bokov looking to control.
Jubbly trying to control but Bokov is working from the bottom.
Jubbly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bokov holds on and takes a little breather.
Bokov keeping moving, preventing Jubbly from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jubbly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bokov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good exchange - Bokov coming out on top.
Jubbly tries for a takedown but Bokov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bokov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobolo Jubbly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokov lands with a straight right. Jubbly didn't see that one coming.
Jubbly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bokov avoids it really well and circles away.
Jubbly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jubbly shoots in for a takedown but Bokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Bokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jubbly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Bokov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jubbly quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jubbly is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jubbly keeps working. #SUB#
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bokov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jubbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokov pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Jubbly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jubbly keeps working.
Jubbly is looking for a sweep. Bokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bokov trying to control the action but Jubbly is working from the bottom.
Jubbly is pressing down on Bokov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bokov forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Jubbly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jubbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokov pulls his head out easily.
Jubbly is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jubbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokov pulls his head out easily.
Bokov trying to control from half guard but Jubbly is working away.
Bokov is stalling here. Jubbly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bokov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jubbly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jubbly wants to control but Bokov is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valery Bokov 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#
Bokov scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bokov.
Bokov scoring well with a low kick there.
Jubbly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Bokov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jubbly to the ground. Bokov is now in Jubbly's guard.#SUB#
Jubbly is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bokov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jubbly's body to avoid the submission. Jubbly has instead reached around Bokov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jubbly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobolo Jubbly!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Krasnov's leg but Krasnov calmly moves out of range.
Krasnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krasnov throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a body punch but Krasnov moves out of range.
Krasnov tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Krasnov throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Krasnov shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Krasnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krasnov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Krasnov fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Krasnov moves away and avoids it.
Krasnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krasnov in his tracks.
Krasnov moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Krasnov didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krasnov misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Krasnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Krasnov backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Krasnov manages to avoid it all.
Krasnov throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krasnov. That did some damage!
Krasnov walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.#ROC2#Krasnov is rocked!
McGuire lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Krasnov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McGuire from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Krasnov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon McGuire!

Event: CFN5: Lydon vs. Bailey
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda misses with a head kick.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
and Sergeev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panda's knee momentarily.
Sergeev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like King Panda has been cut.
Sergeev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sergeev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sergeev moves away.
A shot to the liver by Sergeev. Beautiful body shot.
Sergeev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Panda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Sergeev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sergeev is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Sergeev is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sergeev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda'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.#T2#
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Sergeev is rocked!
Sergeev trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sergeev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Panda fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sergeev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Panda! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Panda!
King Panda 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 50 Gouveia vs Champion
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Merwe throws a poor cross that misses
and Yanbaev counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Yanbaev misses #CL2#
and Van Der Merwe counters by clinching up.
Yanbaev scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Merwe's head. #BC#
Yanbaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Merwe misses with the combination.
Yanbaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Merwe sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Merwe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Der Merwe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Der Merwe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Der Merwe blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Der Merwe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Der Merwe connects with a right hand. Yanbaev shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Merwe lands with a right hand.
Van Der Merwe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Yanbaev counters with a single leg into guard. Van Der Merwe didn't expect that. #T1#
Van Der Merwe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yanbaev wants to pass the guard but Van Der Merwe is keeping the position.
Van Der Merwe working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Merwe looking to control but Yanbaev passes into half guard.
Yanbaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Der Merwe keeping hold of Yanbaev's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Yanbaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Merwe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yanbaev.
Still in half guard, Yanbaev seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Der Merwe is controlling Yanbaev's trapped leg to prevent Yanbaev from advancing to side control.
Van Der Merwe wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Merwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Merwe is looking to control Yanbaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Merwe avoid being mounted?
Yanbaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yanbaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yanbaev prevents Van Der Merwe from standing back up.
Van Der Merwe is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Well, if Yanbaev 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.
Van Der Merwe taking some punishment here, with Yanbaev in his half guard.
Yanbaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yanbaev trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Merwe defends it.
Van Der Merwe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Van Der Merwe tries to hold on but Yanbaev postures up.
Van Der Merwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Van Der Merwe tries to hold on but Yanbaev pushes him away.
Yanbaev unloading with bombs!
Yanbaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yanbaev avoids the attempt from Van Der Merwe to control.#SUB#
Yanbaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Der Merwe tries to hold on but Yanbaev postures up.#SUB#
Yanbaev has control of Van Der Merwe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Der Merwe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Van Der Merwe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eldar Yanbaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Der Merwe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Merwe misses the target.
Yanbaev lands a head kick. Van Der Merwe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Van Der Merwe is rocked!
Altus Van Der Merwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yanbaev scores with a body shot.
Van Der Merwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Yanbaev finish him?
Yanbaev lands with a good body shot.
Yanbaev lands an uppercut, right on the button! Van Der Merwe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Yanbaev!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 21
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Hasanov.
Hasanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hasanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Hasanov has been cut.
Rhea tries to clinch up but Hasanov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rhea closes the distance and clinches.
Rhea lands a nice elbow.
Hasanov misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhea throws an elbow but misses.
Hasanov misses with the head strike.
Rhea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hasanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rhea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhea lands a right hand. #CUT2#Ali Hasanov's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Rhea on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Hasanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rhea scores with a hook to the body.
Hasanov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hasanov is trying to break the clinch but Rhea is controlling him.
Rhea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hasanov is breathing heavily.
Hasanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hasanov misses with some punches.
Rhea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hasanov's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Rhea.
Rhea lands a shoulder strike.
Rhea pushes Hasanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhea is leaning against Hasanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hasanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhea's elbow.
Rhea lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rhea scores with a shot to the side of Hasanov's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhea.
Rhea told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rhea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rhea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
A hook to the body from Rhea.
A hook to the body from Rhea.
Hasanov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Ali Hasanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Rhea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rhea lands an elbow inside that Hasanov shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Ali Hasanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ross Rhea!
Ross Rhea took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Eight Limbs XXXII - Nets
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheba is just out of range.
Cheba slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheba.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Cheba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheba is just out of range.#CL#
Bizihwaeile drives through and clinches with Cheba against the ropes.
Cheba blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Cheba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Cheba blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
Cheba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheba avoids a wild elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Cheba tries to stall but Bizihwaeile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Cheba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Cheba struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Cheba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bizihwaeile lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Cheba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Cheba misses with a punch to the body.
Cheba blocks an elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow just above Cheba 's eye.
Cheba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cheba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheba blocks an elbow strike from Bizihwaeile. #T2#
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!
Cheba avoids the elbow strike from Bizihwaeile, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Cheba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Stanislaw Cheba's cut even more.
Cheba trying to control the position but instead, Bizihwaeile has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheba into the ropes.
Cheba misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cheba throws an elbow but misses.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Stanislaw Cheba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheba lands a left hand.
Cheba takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile stalling the fight.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaeile throws a push kick but Cheba slaps the foot to one side.
Cheba throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cheba moves out of range.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Bizihwaeile.
Cheba throws a front kick aimed at Bizihwaeile's knee but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cheba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile cracks Cheba with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaeile changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Cheba saw that one coming.
Cheba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cheba misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheba looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Bizihwaeile lands the left hand.#T1#
Cheba misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaeile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheba can do to turn this around?
Cheba throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.#CL#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheba tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Cheba back against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cheba throws an elbow but it misses.
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cheba prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheba.
Cheba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Cheba controls the action.
Fred Bizihwaeile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheba's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cheba misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheba backwards.
Cheba misses with a body punch.
Cheba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheba can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Cheba works on Bizihwaeile's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike from Cheba.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bizihwaeile just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheba's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cheba.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheba scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Cheba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheba.
Cheba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaeile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheba looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Cheba circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile sizes up Cheba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Cheba misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba misses with a body shot.
Cheba throws a right and a left that Bizihwaeile avoids nicely.
Fred Bizihwaeile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaeile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cheba slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Cheba feints a counter leg kick.
Cheba swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.
Cheba is looking to slow Bizihwaeile down with leg kicks.
Cheba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bizihwaeile lunges at Cheba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheba's hand.
Cheba misses with a hook.
Cheba just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheba doesn't seem bothered though.
Bizihwaeile takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stanislaw Cheba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
Cheba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it misses.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Cheba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cheba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheba is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns Cheba into the ropes.
Cheba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheba's elbow.
Cheba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Bizihwaeile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bizihwaeile 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!

Fred Bizihwaeile wins by unanimous decision!
Fred Bizihwaeile decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sergeev jabs Wilder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sergeev.
Jab, jab by Sergeev - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Reggie Wilder has been cut.
Sergeev lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sergeev.
Wilder tries to get into range but Sergeev steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Wilder! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Sergeev scores the big KO victory!

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

Event: Byzantium 14
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apolinario looks for a takedown but Kolesov sprawls well.
Apolinario shoots in for a takedown but Kolesov shows good takedown defense.
Kolesov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apolinario fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Apolinario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apolinario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolesov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apolinario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolesov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolesov lands with a hook. Apolinario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Apolinario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apolinario fails with the takedown
and Kolesov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolinario fails with the takedown
and Kolesov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apolinario is breathing heavily.
Kolesov scores with a decent looking hook.
Joao Apolinario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolinario misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolesov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apolinario has his takedown stuffed
letting Kolesov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kolesov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Apolinario's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kolesov dives in looking to finish as Apolinario flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kolesov's strikes! Kolesov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Apolinario's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Apolinario was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Kolesov!

Event: BFC 25: Butcher Vs. Cain
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar throws a body punch but Khalimov moves out of range.
Khalimov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalimov throws the left hand but Conchobhar avoids the punch easily.
Khalimov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conchobhar tries to avoid it but Khalimov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conchobhar to the ground. Conchobhar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conchobhar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khalimov misses with a looping right.
Conchobhar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conchobhar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khalimov under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Conchobhar scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalimov should have avoided that one.
Conchobhar fails to land with a series of punches.
Conchobhar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khalimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khalimov tries to move into range but Conchobhar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conchobhar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khalimov backs up against the cage.
Conchobhar lands a jab.
Conchobhar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Conchobhar misses the target.
Khalimov misses with a low kick.
Conchobhar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Conchobhar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khalimov eats them both and turns towards Conchobhar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Conchobhar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Conchobhar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Conchobhar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conchobhar duly obliges.
Khalimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conchobhar lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#That has opened up Murad Khalimov's cut even more.
Conchobhar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conchobhar staying out of range there.
It looked like Conchobhar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalimov.
Conchobhar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Conchobhar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khalimov backs up against the cage.
Khalimov misses with an uppercut.
Conchobhar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khalimov throws a jab when Conchobhar was well out of range.
No luck for Khalimov with that takedown attempt.
Conchobhar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Conchobhar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalimov circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Conchobhar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khalimov doesn't seem phased though.
Herleifr Conchobhar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Murad Khalimov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conchobhar throws a series of strikes that have Khalimov backpedaling. #ROC#Khalimov is rocked!
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conchobhar jabs Khalimov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khalimov connects with a body shot.
Conchobhar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khalimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conchobhar.
Nice shot by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalimov slips under a jab.
Conchobhar throws a jab when Khalimov was well out of range.
Conchobhar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKhalimov.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalimov.
Conchobhar is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalimov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Conchobhar. That snapped Khalimov's head back. #CUT#Murad Khalimov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Conchobhar ducks under a wild hook from Khalimov.
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Khalimov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conchobhar was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalimov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khalimov trying to control but Conchobhar is working from the bottom.
Khalimov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conchobhar's head.
Khalimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conchobhar is looking to stand up but Khalimov isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Conchobhar keeping moving, preventing Khalimov from controlling successfully.
Khalimov advances to half guard.
Khalimov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khalimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conchobhar wants to get back to his feet.
Khalimov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conchobhar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalimov passes to full mount!
Conchobhar'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murad Khalimov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conchobhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conchobhar digs a good hook to Khalimov's body.
Khalimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conchobhar lands with a nice body punch.
Conchobhar tests Khalimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conchobhar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conchobhar scores with a nice right hand.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalimov shoots in looking for a takedown. Conchobhar tries to sprawl out of it but Khalimov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conchobhar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conchobhar with a nice cross.#T1#
Conchobhar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khalimov misses with a hook. Conchobhar ducked under it nicely.
Conchobhar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conchobhar lands a nice looking body shot.
Conchobhar lands a lovely overhand right.
Khalimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khalimov walks into a straight right hand from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar lands the left hand.
Khalimov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conchobhar throws a shot from downtown. Khalimov moves away and avoids it.
Conchobhar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herleifr Conchobhar made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikonov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Nikonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nikonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikonov wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikonov wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Nikonov controlling the action here.
Barbosa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nikonov seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa is positioning himself well to prevent Nikonov advancing to mount.
Barbosa wants to control but Nikonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikonov passes to full mount! #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.
Nikonov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Nikonov postures up.
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Nikonov maintains control.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Nikonov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
Nikonov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikonov looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa stops Nikonov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nikonov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbosa hang on?#SUB2#
Nikonov has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Nikonov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barbosa is surviving well by controlling Nikonov's body position as best he can. #T4#
Barbosa wants to hold on but Nikonov pushes him away.
Nikonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikonov fails to advance to Barbosa's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.#CUT#It looks like Andrey Nikonov has been cut.
Nikonov throws a leg kick
and Barbosa scores with a counter punch that sends Nikonov to the canvas! Barbosa smells blood - he's punishing Nikonov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nikonov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldomir Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 18
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnov throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Krasnov throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krasnov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Volkov throws a sloppy strike and Krasnov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Volkov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Krasnov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirill Krasnov!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 17
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bokov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bokov throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
Bokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Bokov drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Bokov misses the jab.
Bokov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bokov should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Bokov throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Bokov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan feints a jab promting Bokov to slip. Logan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bokov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bokov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Bokov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan lands a head kick. Bokov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Logan scores with the left hand. Bokov knows he should have avoided that one.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Bokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bokov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Logan.
We've been told by Logan's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Logan slips a straight right by Bokov.
Bokov misses the jab.
Logan appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Nice body punch from Logan.
Bokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Bokov's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Bokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Bokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Logan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Bokov throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Logan moves out of range as Bokov throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.#T3#
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan avoids the body shot from Bokov.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Bokov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Logan rather than just go for the knockout.
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Bokov moved out of range nicely.
Bokov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bokov misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Bokov throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Bokov misses. #T4#
Bokov throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Logan throws the left hand but Bokov avoids the punch easily.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
A big left from Logan misses.
Bokov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bokov throws a big shot that misses.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Bokov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan digs a good hook to Bokov's body.
Logan moves out of range as Bokov strikes.
Logan thuds his shin into the meat of Bokov's side.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bokov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bokov.
Bokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bokov throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bokov misses with a kick to the body
and Logan counters with a left to the body.
Bokov throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bokov.
Logan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bokov walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Bokov fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick lands for Logan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bokov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bokov.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bokov.
Bokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Logan lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logan - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Logan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan cracks Bokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bokov moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Bokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan counters with a three punch combo that has Bokov backing up. Bokov nods at Logan to acknowledge the strikes.
Logan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bokov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Logan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bokov's head.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan misses with a hook. Bokov ducked under it nicely.
Bokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bokov throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bokov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Logan has got the better of the exchanges.
Bokov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Logan. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Logan moves out of range as Bokov throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logan - that will leave a mark!
Logan lands the left hand.
Bokov takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Logan blocks a head kick by Bokov.
Bokov takes one to the side of the head.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan stuns Bokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Bokov walks into a left hand.
Bokov missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokov is looking to chop away at Logan's legs.
Logan lands a body shot. #T4#
Logan works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bokov moves away.
A left lands for Logan.
Bokov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bokov. That did some damage!
Bokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Bokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Logan backs off Bokov throws a huge counter combo but Logan manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bokov can do to turn this around?
Logan lunges at Bokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bokov's hand.
Bokov throws a leg kick
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bokov misses with a kick to the body.
Logan scores with a body shot.
Jab from Logan.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Bokov throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bokov.
Bokov swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Bokov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Logan.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
Logan scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Bokov is rocked!#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logan - that will leave a mark!
Bokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?
Logan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Logan cracks Bokov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bokov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Logan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bokov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Frankie Logan, 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: Eight Limbs XXVII - Watershed
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cheba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cheba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Noel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noel misses with an uppercut. Cheba saw that one coming.
Cheba throws a big shot that misses.
Noel misses with a hook.
Noel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noel misses with a left hand
and Cheba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheba misses with a body kick.
Noel misses with an uppercut
and Cheba finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Noel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cheba. That's going to slow Noel down. #CL2#
Noel drives through and clinches with Cheba against the ropes.
Cheba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Cheba blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Cheba as the two fighters clinch.
Cheba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noel is keeping busy.
Noel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Noel.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Cheba blocking some punches.
Cheba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheba is leaning against Noel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheba prevents a body shot from Noel.
Cheba throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Cheba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
Cheba is pushing Noel up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noel takes a shot to the head.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheba scores with a hook to the body.
Cheba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheba misses with a punch to the body.
Cheba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noel is keeping busy.
Cheba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheba blocks a body shot from Noel.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheba stalling in the clinch but Noel improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislaw Cheba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Noel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel misses with a jab to the body
and Cheba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noel with a nice calf kick.
Noel looks to clinch
and Cheba counters with a good low kick that Noel was not able to check.
Noel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cheba.
Cheba misses with a body kick.
Cheba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel.
Noel misses with a low kick.
Cheba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?
Noel moves in looking to clinch but Cheba pushes him off.
Cheba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noel connects with a leg kick.
Noel tries to bum rush Cheba with a series of wild strikes but Cheba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheba. #T1#
Cheba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noel takes a swing at Cheba's ribcage but misses.
Cheba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cheba lands with a right hand.
Noel tries to clinch but Cheba is having none of it.
Cheba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheba lands a really nice looking cross but Noel seems unphased.
Noel tries to clinch but Cheba moves out of range.
Stanislaw Cheba is winning the standup battle so far.
Noel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheba was well out of range. Poor timing from Noel.
Cheba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cheba counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Noel badly! Cheba follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Noel out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Cheba finished him against the ropes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanislaw Cheba!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ecker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Hasanov is looking for a triangle but Ecker pushes his legs off easily.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ecker throws a sloppy strike and Hasanov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ecker is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hasanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Hasanov!
The defeated Devin Ecker had this to say: 'It was a tough fight, but I don't lose...I learn. I dedicate my next camp to putting this loss in the past.'.

Event: Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolesov jabs Nurmagotaptap right on the nose. Nurmagotaptap blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Kolesov finds it's way through Nurmagotaptap's defenses.
Nurmagotaptap fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolesov lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagotaptap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolesov swivels and escapes.
Kolesov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagotaptap sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Kolesov.
Nurmagotaptap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolesov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Kolesov's head coaches at Average Joe’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evgeny Kolesov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabitch Nurmagotaptap.
Nurmagotaptap shoots and misses #CL#
and Kolesov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagotaptap.
Kolesov stalling. #BC#
Kolesov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagotaptap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolesov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##TD#
Kolesov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurmagotaptap to the mat! Nurmagotaptap manages to get full guard.
Nurmagotaptap is looking to stand up but Kolesov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolesov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kolesov with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagotaptap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kolesov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagotaptap's head.
Kolesov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagotaptap wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolesov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kolesov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagotaptap 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#
Kolesov is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolesov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolesov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kolesov passes Nurmagotaptap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolesov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagotaptap keeps working. #T3#
Nurmagotaptap pushes Kolesov off looking to stand but Kolesov dives back in and keeps control.
Kolesov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagotaptap wants to improve his position but Kolesov is controlling well.
Nurmagotaptap trying to control but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagotaptap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolesov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolesov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolesov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kolesov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolesov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagotaptap felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kolesov working over Nurmagotaptap with some ground and pound. Nurmagotaptap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagotaptap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kolesov is nestled in close to Nurmagotaptap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Nurmagotaptap is trying to control but Kolesov manages to pass to mount!
Kolesov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagotaptap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagotaptap sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kolesov prevents Nurmagotaptap from improving his position.
Kolesov blocks the strikes from Nurmagotaptap.
Kolesov drops an elbow to the side of Nurmagotaptap's head.
Kolesov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagotaptap keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Kolesov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagotaptap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolesov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagotaptap has his takedown stuffed
and Kolesov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kolesov cracks Nurmagotaptap on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nurmagotaptap falls backwards against the cage. Kolesov follows up with more strikes that drop Nurmagotaptap to his knees. Kolesov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nurmagotaptap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Kolesov!

Event: CMMA 39 Switzer vs Smith
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanbaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yanbaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCrae lands with a shot to the body.
McCrae swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yanbaev.
McCrae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
McCrae lands a big right hand that sends Yanbaev crashing to the mat! McCrae stays standing though and waves Yanbaev back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae throws a right hand that misses
and Yanbaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCrae cracks Yanbaev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yanbaev falls to his knees and McCrae doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Combate FN3: Benitoy vs. Ergun
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad wants to clinch#TD2#
and Sergeev counters with a shoot takedown. Cozad fights it but they end up in guard.
Sergeev controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Sergeev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cozad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeev passes Cozad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sergeev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sergeev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Sergeev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cozad has his hands clasped together but Sergeev breaks the hold and Cozad is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sergeev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Sergeev!

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