Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Babka tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Babka lands with a straight right. Roth didn't see that one coming.
Babka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Babka slips the punch.
Babka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Babka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Roth feints and as Babka raises his hands in defense, Roth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Babka trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Roth stands and steps away. Babka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Babka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babka dives in and grabs Roth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roth pushes down on Babka's head and hops out.#CL2#
Babka has Roth up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Babka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babka shoots for a takedown but Roth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Babka tries to sprawl but Roth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roth not doing much here. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but Babka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roth to get the leverage.
Babka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roth is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Roth moves into full mount! Babka won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth controlling the position easily from mount.
Roth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Babka tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Roth get's back to his feet.
Koba Babka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babka looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Babka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Babka.
Babka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Babka is trying to maintain a safe position but Roth gets an underhook and turns Babka into the cage.
Roth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babka or not.
Babka is trying to stall. #BC2#
Babka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babka misses with a takedown attempt
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
Roth lands a nice hook to Babka's body. Babka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babka dives in for a single leg takedown but Roth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Babka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth misses with a few strikes there.
Babka darts in trying to clinch
and Roth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Babka tries to clinch but Roth moves away
and Roth counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Roth looking to score a takedown here. Babka is defending well but Roth drives through and ends up in Babka's guard.
Roth content to stall in guard here.
Babka wants to control but Roth passes easily into half guard. #SU#
Roth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Babka looks to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Babka backing up. Babka nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Koba Babka has been cut.
Babka fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Babka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roth sprawls well. Roth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babka gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babka throws a head kick that Roth semi-blocks.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Roth counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Babka!
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Babka.
Roth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toran Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babka is trying to control but can't. #T2##SU#
Roth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Babka misses with a low kick.
Babka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babka lands a front kick.#CL#
Roth clinches up against the cage.
Babka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roth smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Roth.
Babka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roth.#CL2#
Babka instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Babka manages to break the clinch.
Babka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Babka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Babka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roth as he jumps to the side.
Babka shoots in but no luck this time.
Babka is breathing heavily.#TD#
Roth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Babka wants to get back to his feet but Roth is dominant here and he's now got Babka's back!
Roth controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Roth avoiding Babka 's attempts to control his hands.
Babka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roth.
Babka is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Babka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Babka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babka tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babka wants to clinch.
Toran Roth is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Babka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Babka clinches up with Roth and pushes him back against the cage.
Babka fails to pull guard.
Roth taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Babka fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babka can do to turn this around?
Babka doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Roth throws a body shot but no joy.
Roth slips a jab and a cross from Babka.
Roth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Babka takes a step back to recover.
Babka wants to clinch.
A head kick from Roth lands but Babka takes it in his stride.
Toran Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL2#
Babka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Babka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Babka wants to clinch.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babka is defended easily by Roth.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Babka.#T3#
Roth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Babka wants to clinch.
Roth looks to land a body kick but Babka moved away.
Babka blocks a head kick by Roth.
Babka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roth.#CL#
Roth pushes Babka up against the cage in a clinch.
Babka is trying to pull guard but Roth has him pressed against the cage.
Babka tries to pull guard but Roth won't allow it. #T4#
Babka looking to stall.
Roth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roth avoiding damage as Babka throws knees to the body.
Babka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koba Babka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Babka backing up. Babka nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!
Toran Roth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Jcool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roth. #SU#
Roth decides to stand back up. #CL#
Roth moves into range and clinches up with Jcool.#BC2#
Jcool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Abdul Jcool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jcool with a poor takedown #CL#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Roth connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jcool darts in looking for a takedown but Roth gets double underhooks and turns Jcool into the cage.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jcool.#CL#
Roth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jcool, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jcool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roth avoids it really well and circles away.
Roth connects with a body shot.
Jcool looks winded!
Jcool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Roth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roth throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Jcool's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Roth dives in looking to finish as Jcool flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Roth's strikes! Roth is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Jcool's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Jcool 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 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
A relieved looking Toran Roth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abdul Jcool spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Rodgers gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodgers lands strikes from half guard.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roth pushes Rodgers off looking to stand but Rodgers dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodgers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodgers stops Roth from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Rodgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Rodgers 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.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Rodgers is controlling him well.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodgers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth is trying to stand back up but Rodgers is controlling him #SUB2#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers working over Roth with some ground and pound. Roth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Roth defends it.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodgers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rodgers with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Rodgers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rodgers lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount and Roth is in trouble!
Roth is trying to stand up.
Rodgers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roth looks a forlorn figure.
Rodgers landing punches.
Roth working to try and regain half guard.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Roth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roth taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Rodgers .#ROC#Roth is rocked!#T4#
Roth wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount.
Roth is still in real trouble! Can Rodgers finish him?
Rodgers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers breaks from Roth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roth is in a horrible position here. Rodgers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodgers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roth's face.
Rodgers connects with a bit shot that sees Roth covering up! More strikes from Rodgers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodgers is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Rodgers !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Zivanovic does no damage.
Paul misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Paul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paul has a couple of punches blocked by Zivanovic.
A short right from Paul on the inside.
Zivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zivanovic backwards.
Paul tries to work over Zivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Zivanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Zivanovic tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul lands an uppercut.
Paul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land. #T1#
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Paul. #CUT2#It looks like Vuk Zivanovic has been cut.
Nice body punch from Paul - that landed with a thud.
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul scores with a shot to the side of Zivanovic's head.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zivanovic backwards.
Paul misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paul.
Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Paul lands with a left to the head.
Zivanovic blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Paul.
Zivanovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paul swings wildly with an uppercut but Zivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul struggles to land a body shot inside as Zivanovic controls his hands.
Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul misses with a body punch.
Zivanovic blocks a body shot from Paul.
Paul stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Paul.
A hook to the body from Paul.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul has Zivanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Zivanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paul doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zivanovic throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul swings for the body but Zivanovic moves out of range.
Zivanovic throws a jab when Paul was well out of range.
Zivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Paul moves into the clinch successfully.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Zivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivanovic.
A nice left hand lands by Paul.
Paul swings wildly with an uppercut but Zivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Paul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Paul has Zivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivanovic.
Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zivanovic's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vuk Zivanovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paul circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Paul pushes Zivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Paul working aggressively here.
Paul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Zivanovic.
Paul misses with a body punch.
Paul lands with a short shot to the head.
Paul gets through Zivanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paul swings wildly with an uppercut but Zivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zivanovic is trying to push Paul away but Paul has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Paul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zivanovic working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Zivanovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zivanovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul prevents Zivanovic from breaking the clinch.
Zivanovic tries to break free but Paul pushes him back against the cage.
Paul is working Zivanovic over against the cage.
Paul misses with some punches.
Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul working aggressively here.
Paul manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Paul.
Zivanovic blocks a body shot from Paul.
Paul misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Zivanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zivanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zivanovic under the eye.
Zivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Paul off the cage and back into range.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Paul looks to land a combination but Zivanovic avoids it well. #T3#
Zivanovic misses with a wild combination.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zivanovic looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paul! But no joy.
Zivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zivanovic.
Zivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vuk Zivanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zivanovic tries to bum rush Paul with a series of wild strikes but Paul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zivanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zivanovic 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. #CL2#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Paul breaks the clinch.
Zivanovic misses with an uppercut.
Paul catches Zivanovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4##CL2#
Paul pushes Zivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Zivanovic.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zivanovic.
Zivanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Zivanovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Paul digs a right hand into Zivanovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zivanovic's gas tank.
Good body shot from Paul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vuk Zivanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paul throws a hook but Zivanovic avoids it easily.#CL2#
Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul misses with a punch to the body.
Zivanovic is trying to push Paul away but Paul has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paul lands with a short shot to the head.
Zivanovic blocking some punches.
Paul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zivanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul has a couple of punches blocked by Zivanovic.
Paul is working Zivanovic over against the cage.
Paul has Zivanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Zivanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John Paul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Paul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zivanovics head.
Zivanovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paul scores with a shot to the side of Zivanovic's head.
Paul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zivanovic tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position. #BC2#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Paul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zivanovic.
Paul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Zivanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zivanovic throws a series of punches but Paul moves out of range.
Paul lands a body shot.
Zivanovic throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Paul throws a hook but Zivanovic avoids it easily.#CL2#
Paul drives through and clinches with Zivanovic against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paul.
Paul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paul misses with a body punch.
Zivanovic working hard to break the clinch.
Paul lands a hook that snaps the head of Zivanovic backwards.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zivanovic backwards. #T3#
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Paul.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paul.
Paul lands a shot to the body.
Paul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Paul keeps control of Zivanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zivanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Paul cracks Zivanovic with a nice body shot.
Zivanovic has had enough of the clinch but Paul keeps him there for the moment.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paul!

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roth as he avoids it easily.
Roth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Law is defended easily by Roth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Law tries for a takedown but Roth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Roth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Law, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Roth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roth has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Roth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Law appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roth sprawls well. Roth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Law shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense.
Roth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roth misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Law rushes Roth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Law fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Roth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Law is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roth to the mat. Roth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
Law 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.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roth has momentary wrist control but Law slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB2#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Roth is retaining full guard.
Roth is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Law wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Law'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.
Law distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Law is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Law is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Law's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law postures up in Roth's guard and throws a big left but Roth blocks it. #T4#
Law wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Roth wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roth controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Law content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Law passes into half guard.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law winds up and cracks Roth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Law trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
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 Tyson Law will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Roth as Law shoots in.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roth defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Roth is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted?
Law working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Roth has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roth is looking to escape.
Roth taking some punishment here, with Law in his half guard. #SUB#
Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roth is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.
Law looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Law 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.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #T2#
Roth is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.
Law looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Law is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. Law connects with a nice short shot to Roth's temple.
Roth is trying to stand. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.
Roth is trying to stand. #SUB#
Law 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. #T3#
Law lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law working Roth over with strikes.
Law is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roth tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Law slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.#SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law trying to control from Roth's half guard. Roth has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law prevents Roth from getting back to his feet.
Law distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Law wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Law looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roth is trying to control Law's posture but Law avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roth tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roth to the ground. Roth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roth misses with the combination.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roth lands a two punch combo.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Roth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. 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.
Roth throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law misses with a takedown
and Roth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Law tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roth defends well and Law ends up having to push Roth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Law is trying to pull guard but Roth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Law is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roth stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toran Roth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing. #T2##TD#
Law feints and as Roth raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Roth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Law is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is trying to break free.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Roth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Law there.
Roth tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roth wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Law lands with a punch from half guard.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Roth is trying to stand.
Law working the head and body with strikes.
Law frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Law looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Law avoids the attempt from Roth to control.
A nice elbow there by Law.
Tyson Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Roth is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth is in a horrible position here. Law smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Law controlling his opponent.
Law trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roth is trying to stand.
Roth tries to hold on but Law pushes him away.
Law trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Law cracks Roth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Law sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyson Law.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Law, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Law!
Tyson Law very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie -Laundry 20% 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: GAMMA#991 Joosep v Azor
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Roth throws a right hand that Tenryu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenryu also avoids with ease.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Tenryu throws the left hand but Roth avoids the punch easily.
Tenryu throws a big shot that misses.
Tenryu misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tenryu circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu scores with a nice head shot.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
Roth throws out a counter right but Tenryu avoids it with no problem.
Roth walks into a left hand.
Tenryu misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenryu misses the target.#T1##TD2#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
Tenryu is holding Roth down, trying to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenryu is looking to regain half guard here but Roth keeps moving and retains side control.
Tenryu gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Roth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tenryu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Roth tries to circle away but Tenryu has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tenryu.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Roth blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu slows down the pace here.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
Tenryu slowing the pace effectively.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu tries to stall but Roth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roth being controlled against the cage.
Roth wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Tenryu tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenryu misses with a body shot
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tenryu lands with a straight right. Roth didn't see that one coming.
Tenryu swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
As Tenryu backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Tenryu manages to avoid it all.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth ducks right into an uppercut from Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Roth throws a head kick that half lands.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Tenryu.
Tenryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Roth tries to bum rush Tenryu with a series of wild strikes but Tenryu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tenryu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roth's efforts to push away.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roth blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tenryu forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gen Tenryu is winning the standup battle so far.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Tenryu moves out of range easily.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tenryu circles away quickly and effectively.
Roth misses with the combination.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
Tenryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tenryu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tenryu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roth slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Tenryu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roth stalks Tenryu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tenryu's face. Tenryu staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Tenryu darts in and clinches Roth up against the cage.#BC2#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Tenryu scores with a hook.
Roth defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Roth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target. #CL2#
Roth clinches up with Tenryu and pushes him back against the cage.
Tenryu slowing the pace effectively.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roth's efforts to push away.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu pushes Roth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu pushes Roth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth.
Roth tries to break free but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that second round.
That's time! Tenryu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roth.
Roth misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
Tenryu swings widly with a right hand
and Roth counters with a good, hard body kick but Tenryu shrugs it off.
Tenryu throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tenryu connects with a body shot that sends Roth's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu sets himself, and Roth steps forward looking for the clinch! Tenryu avoids it this time.
Roth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenryu has time to react.
Tenryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenryu swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Gen Tenryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Roth lands a two punch combo.
Roth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tenryu defends well and Roth ends up having to push Tenryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tenryu avoids the head kick by Roth.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body. Roth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Roth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roth throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Roth avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tenryu is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Tenryu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tenryu dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Tenryu misses the jab.#T2#
Tenryu avoids a kick to the body.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tenryu throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu slips under a jab from Roth.
Tenryu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roth momentarily.
Tenryu throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roth connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Roth tries to keep at a distance but Tenryu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roth jumps guard but Tenryu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gen Tenryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Roth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tenryu throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Tenryu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tenryu jabs at Roth's body.#T4#
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Tenryu is looking to clinch.
As Tenryu backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Tenryu manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Roth tries to circle away but Tenryu has him pinned against the cage.
Roth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tenryu, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gen Tenryu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gen Tenryu made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Zivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Zivanovic misses.
Estebano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Estebano looks to clinch
and Zivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Zivanovic shoots and misses
and Estebano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Estebano tries to close the distance and clinch but Zivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zivanovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Murillo Estebano has been cut.
Estebano wants to clinch.
Zivanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Estebano on the side of the head.
Estebano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zivanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estebano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zivanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vuk Zivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Estebano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zivanovic.
Estebano drops his hands momentarily and Zivanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Estebano.
Zivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Estebano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Estebano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zivanovic.
Zivanovic lands a two punch combo.
Estebano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Estebano's belly button to the back.
Estebano fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Zivanovic scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Estebano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Zivanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Zivanovic's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zivanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Estebano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murillo Estebano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estebano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zivanovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Estebano.
Zivanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Zivanovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Estebano misses with a low kick.
Zivanovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Zivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estebano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Estebano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Estebano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Estebano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Estebano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zivanovic tries to avoid it but Estebano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zivanovic to the ground. Zivanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Zivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Estebano. Zivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Estebano just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Zivanovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zivanovic cracks Estebano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Murillo Estebano's cut is getting worse.
Zivanovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Zivanovic as Estebano shoots in.
Zivanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Estebano avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estebano with a poor takedown
and Zivanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Estebano backing up. Estebano nods at Zivanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Estebano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zivanovic misses with the combination.
Zivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Estebano's hands.
Estebano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Estebano shoots in looking for a takedown but Zivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Estebano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Estebano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zivanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Estebano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zivanovic lands with a hook. Estebano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zivanovic connects with a right hand. Estebano shakes it off.#CUT2#Murillo Estebano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Estebano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zivanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vuk Zivanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murillo Estebano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Estebano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zivanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Estebano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zivanovic.
Some wild striking there from Zivanovic.
Estebano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zivanovic counters with a two punch combo.
Zivanovic looks to land a combination. Estebano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD2#
Zivanovic lands a left and a right that send Estebano crashing to the mat, dazed. Zivanovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Estebano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zivanovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Estebano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murillo Estebano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estebano misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Zivanovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Estebano! Zivanovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Estebano to his feet! Estebano is in big trouble!#CUT2#Jeez, Murillo Estebano's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zivanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zivanovic counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Estebano is rocked!#T1##KD2#
Zivanovic sends Estebano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zivanovic is motioning to the referee to let Estebano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vuk Zivanovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Wu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wu shoots in for a double leg but Zivanovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zivanovic throws a leg kick but Wu moved away.
Wu looks to land a right hand but Zivanovic moved out of range.
Zivanovic misses with the combination.
Zivanovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wu wants to clinch.
Wu wants to clinch up but Zivanovic keeps it at a distance.
Zivanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wu tries to bum rush Zivanovic with a series of wild strikes but Zivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zivanovic stuns Wu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zivanovic lands a two punch combo.
Wu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zivanovic lands with a nice combination. Wu backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Wu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zivanovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Kong Wu has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Zivanovic.
An attempted straight right counter from Wu misses the target.
Wu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zivanovic throws a counter combo.
Zivanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Zivanovic throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Zivanovic misses with a double jab.
Wu slips a jab and a cross from Zivanovic.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Wu moves into range and clinches up with Zivanovic.
Wu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zivanovic walks away with a smile on his face. Wu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wu tries to clinch but Zivanovic moves out of range.
Wu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zivanovic.
Zivanovic throws a series of punches but Wu avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Zivanovic lands with a hook. Wu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zivanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Wu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Zivanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zivanovic throws a right hand that Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wu also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Zivanovic.
Wu moves forwards but Zivanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zivanovic!
A right-left combo lands from Zivanovic.
Zivanovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zivanovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zivanovic throws a series of punches but Wu avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Wu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zivanovic's waist but Zivanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wu off to one side.
Zivanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wu is breathing heavily.
Wu looks to clinch
letting Zivanovic counter with a right hand.
Wu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zivanovic connects with a combination that backs up Wu into the cage. Zivanovic lands a flurry of punches that gets past Wu's guard. Wu is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Zivanovic bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vuk Zivanovic!

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Roth's body.
Roth misses with the combination. #CL2#
Roth has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roth up against the cage.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roth checks a low kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth.
As Asmundsen backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Asmundsen manages to avoid it all.
Roth lands with an uppercut that bounces Asmundsen off the cage and back into range.
Asmundsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roth scores with a one two! Asmundsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick as Roth jumps back.
Asmundsen takes one on the button.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is looking to wear down Roth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asmundsen circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Asmundsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roth works the jab nicely.
Asmundsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body.
Asmundsen throws a push kick but Roth slaps the foot to one side.
Roth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asmundsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Roth looks to move away, Asmundsen throws a big counter combo but Roth just gets out of the way.
Roth blocks the body kick.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Roth moves out of range of the leg kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Asmundsen scores with a nice head shot.
Roth takes one to the chin there.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
A low kick from Asmundsen is predictable there
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Asmundsen will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Trond Asmundsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Asmundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Roth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Oh Asmundsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asmundsen seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Asmundsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.#T1#
Roth checks a low kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Asmundsen misses
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Asmundsen.
Roth works the jab nicely.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
Roth cracks Asmundsen with a hook to the temple - Asmundsen is on wobbly legs here! Roth swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Asmundsen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Roth wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toran Roth!
During a confident post fight interview, Toran Roth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Diego Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Roth checks it.
Roth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Garcia cracks Roth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Roth.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth checks a low kick from Garcia.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Roth misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Roth manages to avoid it.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Roth should have avoided that one.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Diego Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia. #T2#
Roth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Roth moves into the clinch.
Garcia fails to pull guard. #BC#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Roth checks it.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roth doesn't seem bothered though.
Roth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Roth walks into a jab.
Garcia is looking to wear down Roth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
Roth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Garcia lands with a hook. Roth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Garcia misses with an uppercut
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roth under the eye.
Garcia lands with a hook. Roth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roth tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roth.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Roth's head back.
Roth is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Roth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Roth moves into the clinch.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow. #TD#
Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Roth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roth wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is trying to keep Roth in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Roth misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia trying to control but Roth postures up. #T3#
Roth wants to stand up but Garcia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roth stalling away here and it's allowed Garcia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia controlling Roth's posture.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Roth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roth just manages to avoid it.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Diego Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Roth lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roth misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Roth gets a clinch.
Garcia fails to pull guard. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roth up against the cage.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roth misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Roth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.
Roth checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Garcia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Roth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Roth. #T4#
Garcia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garcia duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Roth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia throws a hook but Roth blocks it.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garcia tries to land a body kick
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Roth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Roth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Roth slips under a jab.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roth misses with a head kick.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Roth avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao slips a jab and a cross from Roth. #T1#
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Longsun Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with a double jab
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
Roth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth scores with a one two! Zhao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao misses with a looping left.#T2#
Roth swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Zhao.
Roth takes one on the button.
Longsun Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Roth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Zhao throws Roth to one side and escapes!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhao.
Roth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Zhao.
Zhao tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Roth avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Zhao does no damage.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhao.
Roth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Roth missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Roth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Roth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roth throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Roth counters with a head kick. That will keep Zhao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Roth's legs.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao scores with the left hand. Roth knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Longsun Zhao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zhao misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Zhao takes one to the side of the head.
Roth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Zhao is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhao is still on wobbly legs! Can Roth finish him?
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Longsun Zhao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth throws a right and a left that Zhao avoids nicely.
Zhao seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoth.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roth misses with a few strikes there.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Zhao lands with a shot to the body.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily. #T1#
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Roth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roth thinking.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
As Zhao tries to get set, Roth tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhao manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhao slips a straight right by Roth.
A little jabbing left from Zhao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Roth.
Zhao tries to land a body kick
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao misses with a jab to the body
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roth.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao dodges the punch combination from Roth. #T2#
Zhao avoids the head kick by Roth.
Roth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roth avoids the body shot from Zhao.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Roth blocks a jab.
Roth blocks a head kick by Zhao. #TD#
Roth 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.#SU#
Roth stands up and waves to Zhao to follow him.
Roth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhao, as that shot connected.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Zhao misses
and Roth counters with a left right combination that sends Zhao crashing to the mat - Roth wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zhao out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toran Roth!
A very excited looking Toran Roth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EMPIRE: FN12
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinler throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinler throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov. #BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Dinler throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinler avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Dinler scores with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Dinler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dinler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cilli Dinler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Dinler moves out of range.
Magomedov lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Dinler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinler takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Dinler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magomedov works over Dinler's head and body with a nice combination.
Dinler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Cilli Dinler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Dinler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Dinler. #CL#
Magomedov rushes Dinler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dinler tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Dinler manages to break the clinch.
Dinler throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Magomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dinler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinler doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Dinler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dinler.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinler walks into a jab.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dinler.
Dinler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov is looking to slow Dinler down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinler throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dinler - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Dinler. Those never looked like landing.
Dinler throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses.
Dinler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinler misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Dinler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dinler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Dinler manages to break the clinch.
Dinler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Dinler's ribs.
Magomedov throws a head kick that Dinler semi-blocks.
Dinler throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinler pinned against the cage. Dinler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Dinler up against the cage.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov sizes up Dinler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinler throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Dinler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Dinler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinler throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagir Magomedov 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#
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dinler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Dinler does no damage.
Dinler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Dinler.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinler.
Dinler looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Dinler throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinler backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov lands with a slapping head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinler! #T1#
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
Dinler throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Dinler throws a lazy head kick
and Magomedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinler can do to turn this around?#CL#
Magomedov rushes Dinler and presses him up against the cage.
Dinler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedov's efforts to push away.
Dinler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinler trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dinler prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Dinler prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Dinler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tagir Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov is trying to push Dinler away but Dinler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tagir Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dinler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dinler misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dinler landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Dinler misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tagir Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinler. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinler.
As Dinler looks to move away, Magomedov throws a big counter combo but Dinler just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Magomedov backs off Dinler throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Dinler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Dinler avoids it well.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinler.
Tagir Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov misses with the combination.
Dinler slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov. #T4#
Dinler throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinler tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinler circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinler backs up against the cage.
Dinler throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
A head kick from Dinler lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov throws a right hand that Dinler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinler also avoids with ease.
Dinler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crunch! Dinler slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Dinler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Dinler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dinler lands with a kick to the temple. Magomedov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cilli Dinler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magomedov duly obliges.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Dinler's ribs.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Dinler against the cage.
Dinler tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov scores with a one two! Dinler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinler's waist but Dinler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Magomedov stalks Dinler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dinler's face. Dinler staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Dinler.
Dinler slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
As Magomedov backs off Dinler throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dinler back to the cage. Magomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dinler misses with a head kick. #CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Dinler against the cage.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dinler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinler to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tagir Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face. #BC2#
Dinler breaks the clinch.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Dinler.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dinler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Dinler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Dinler throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Dinler misses with a double jab.
Magomedov punishes Dinler's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Magomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinler throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Dinler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dinler looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dinler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinler scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Dinler.
Magomedov works over Dinler's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
A big right from Dinler misses.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Dinler throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov lands the left hand.#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Dinler controlling him for the moment.
Dinler prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dinler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to control but Dinler passes into half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dinler lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has hold of Dinler's hands but Dinler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tagir Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagir Magomedov!

Event: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Popkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roth defending well as Popkov loads up on a big left hand.
Roth misses with the combination.
Popkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Popkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popkov circles away.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Roth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Roth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov cracks a nice hook into Roth's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roth misses with a straight left.
Roth misses with a combination
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Popkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle, before Popkov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roth's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Popkov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eyes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Eye avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.
Eye just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Eye's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eye attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Eye goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinky Eye. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Eye breaks the clinch.
Eye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Eye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Eye counters with a single leg into guard. Magomedov didn't expect that.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Eye manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Eye seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Eye is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eye working Magomedov over with strikes.
Eye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eye is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Eye is controlling him well. #SUB#
Eye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eye.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magomedov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pinky Eye!
Pinky Eye decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022

#R1#
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Lorenzo gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Lorenzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bagov jumps guard but Lorenzo stands there with Bagov around his waist. Bagov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bagov looking to throw knees to the head but Lorenzo is blocking nicely.
Bagov is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lorenzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idar Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo is pressed up against the cage. Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzo down to the mat. Lorenzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bagov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Idar Bagov has been cut.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lorenzo.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lorenzo sprawls well. Lorenzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lorenzo lands a jab to the head.
Lorenzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lorenzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bagov has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Lorenzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lorenzo.
Lorenzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lorenzo duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lorenzo misses with a straight left.
Lorenzo scores with the left hand. Bagov knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Lorenzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bagov doesn't seem phased though.
Bagov slips a jab from Lorenzo.#T2#
Lorenzo tests Bagov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Javier Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagov takes one to the side of the head.
Bagov has his takedown stuffed
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo with the inside leg kick.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorenzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lorenzo thows a leg kick but Bagov checks it #KD#
and Bagov counters with a crisp one two that drops Lorenzo! Bagov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lorenzo to his feet! Lorenzo is in big trouble!
Lorenzo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lorenzo tries to land a leg kick but Bagov saw it coming and moves away.
Bagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo with the inside leg kick.
Bagov has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Bagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo tries to avoid it but Bagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzo to the ground. Lorenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagov dodges the punch combination from Lorenzo.
Bagov tries to counter with a takedown but Lorenzo is quick to defend against it.
Lorenzo throws the left hand but Bagov avoids the punch easily.
Bagov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzo.
Bagov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Bagov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Lorenzo circles away easily
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lorenzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lorenzo throws a lazy right hand but Bagov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagov throws a jab when Lorenzo was well out of range.#T4#
Bagov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Lorenzo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bagov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Lorenzo misses its intended target.
Bagov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lorenzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagov has his takedown stuffed
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bagov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bagov moves forwards but Lorenzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Lorenzo.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Idar Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bagov wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Lorenzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lorenzo. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Bagov misses.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Bagov steps away.
Javier Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Bagov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lorenzo manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bagov moves into the clinch.
Bagov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bagov throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lorenzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bagov dives in and grabs Lorenzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lorenzo pushes down on Bagov's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
A combination from Lorenzo does no damage. #T1#
A head kick misses from Bagov.
Bagov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lorenzo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idar Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzo is fending him off so far but Bagov persists. Nope, Lorenzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lorenzo swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagov.
Idar Bagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bagov wants to clinch but Lorenzo slips to the side
and Lorenzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bagov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzo with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo connects with a leg kick.
Lorenzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bagov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Lorenzo. #T2#
Lorenzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lorenzo is looking for the big counter here.
Lorenzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bagov swings for the body but Lorenzo moves out of range.
As Bagov backs off Lorenzo throws a huge counter combo but Bagov manages to avoid it all.
Bagov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lorenzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lorenzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bagov.
Lorenzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lorenzo throws a good cross that connects.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bagov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lorenzo connects with a solid leg kick.
A left and a right from Bagov both land. Nice combination.
Lorenzo leaves Bagov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the head.
Bagov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Bagov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lorenzo scores with a jab. Bagov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bagov throws a head kick that misses.
As Bagov backs off Lorenzo throws a huge counter combo but Bagov manages to avoid it all.
Bagov tries to clinch there but Lorenzo circles away.
Lorenzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagov wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Bagov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzo.
Bagov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Bagov misses with a leg kick.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lorenzo tries to sprawl out of it but Bagov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo misses with a double jab. #T4#
Lorenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagov is looking to slow Lorenzo down with leg kicks.
Bagov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense.
Lorenzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo lands with a right hand.
Lorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagov backs up against the cage.
Bagov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bagov jabs Lorenzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Idar Bagov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lorenzo can pounce on him.
Javier Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagov throws a hook to the side of Lorenzo's head but Lorenzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lorenzo. That's going to slow Bagov down.
Lorenzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bagov dodges the punch combination from Lorenzo.
A cross from Lorenzo lands.
Bagov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagov.
Lorenzo is looking to slow Bagov down with leg kicks.
Bagov throws a low kick but Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idar Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Lorenzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lorenzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lorenzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Bagov instigates a clinch.
Lorenzo being controlled against the cage.
Lorenzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lorenzo stops a takedown attempt from Bagov. #BC2#
Lorenzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lorenzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bagov's head.
Bagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Lorenzo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lorenzo.
Bagov tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Lorenzo.
As Lorenzo backs away, Bagov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lorenzo throws an overhand right that lands on Bagov's shoulder, as Bagov tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bagov throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a leg kick which misses Bagov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bagov tries to avoid it.
Bagov throws an off balance right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bagov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lorenzo is fending him off so far but Bagov persists. Nope, Lorenzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Bagov steps away.
Lorenzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lorenzo duly obliges.
Javier Lorenzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bagov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lorenzo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lorenzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Bagov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lorenzo scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Bagov with a poor takedown
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagov drops his hands momentarily and Lorenzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lorenzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagov shoots and misses
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Lorenzo gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Lorenzo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Lorenzo manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo works over Bagov's head and body with a nice combination.
Lorenzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Idar Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Lorenzo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Lorenzo!

Event: LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lincoln moves away from the strike by Lima.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lincoln lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lincoln looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Lincoln .#T1#
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lima if he has to take too many more of those.
Lincoln lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincoln changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lincoln ! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Lincoln 's shoulder, as Lincoln tries to avoid the shot.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick.
Lincoln moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Lincoln .
Lincoln smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Lincoln .
Lincoln wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lincoln lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lincoln . #T3#
Lincoln scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lincoln scores with a one two! Lima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a good jab.
Lincoln fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Lincoln throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lincoln lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincoln .
Nice straight punches there by Lincoln . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lincoln .
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima tries to clinch up
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Lima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lincoln .
The crowd cheers as Lincoln lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lima doesn't seem phased though.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lincoln with the inside leg kick.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lincoln jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lincoln is able to avoid easily.
Lincoln with a jab.
Lincoln throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincoln throws a one two combo.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln with the inside leg kick.
Lincoln fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima tries to land a leg kick but Lincoln saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Lima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincoln chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln connects with a body shot that sends Lima's belly button to the back.
Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lincoln throws out a powerful jab.
Lima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lincoln getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lima wants to clinch but Lincoln slips to the side
and Lincoln counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Lincoln . #T2#
Lima takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lincoln appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincoln with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lincoln there.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
Lincoln throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lincoln finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Lincoln .
Lincoln stuffs the takedown.
Lincoln throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lincoln lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincoln .
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincoln buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lincoln connects with the punch.
Lima 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.#T4#
Lincoln looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a sloppy right hand. Lima should have avoided that one.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lima tries for a takedown but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Lincoln lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lincoln smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln scores with a nice strike.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lincoln swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Lincoln avoids it well and moves away.
Lincoln throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Lincoln .
Nice shot by Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lincoln keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .#T1#
Lincoln bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Lincoln .
Lincoln dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln lands with an overhand left.
Lincoln scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lincoln scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Lincoln connects with a crisp jab.
Lincoln has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lincoln manages to circle out of the way.
Lincoln fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lincoln scoring well with a low kick there.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Lincoln connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
Lincoln is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lincoln lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lincoln swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincoln darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lincoln connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lima on the side of the head.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Lincoln thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincoln lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima thows a leg kick but Lincoln checks it
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln connects with an inside leg kick.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincoln .
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paulo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lincoln has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !

Event: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Roth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Traveller eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Roth rushes Traveller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth avoiding damage.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth.
Roth blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traveller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traveller is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Traveller moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Traveller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses. #T2##CL2#
Traveller has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Traveller moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Traveller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roth tries to break free but Traveller pushes him back against the cage.
Traveller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roth backwards. #BC#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller wants to clinch.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Roth has managed to clinch.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Traveller scores with a shoulder strike.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Traveller.#CL#
Roth clinches.
Roth blocking some punches.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth. #BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traveller wants to clinch
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Traveller has managed to clinch.
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 Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Traveller wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Traveller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traveller wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Roth.
Traveller tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Traveller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Traveller as Roth tries to tie him up.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller misses with the head strike. #T1#
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Traveller misses with some punches.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth blocking some punches.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth. #BC#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traveller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Traveller has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Traveller doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Roth dives in and scores a takedown into Traveller's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Traveller keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth 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.
Traveller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Roth tries to stand but Traveller is controlling from the bottom.
Traveller looking for a sweep. Not yet Traveller, not yet.
Traveller doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Traveller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traveller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roth is pushing down on Traveller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Traveller is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Traveller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Traveller missing with punches from the bottom.
Traveller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roth trying to control the pace.
Traveller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Traveller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Traveller.
A left and a right from Roth both land. Nice combination.
Traveller tries to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traveller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traveller wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller wants to clinch
and Roth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traveller thinking.
Traveller is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller darts in trying to clinch
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Traveller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that second round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Traveller tries to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Traveller wants to clinch.
Roth scores with a head kick.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Traveller is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Traveller is looking to clinch. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Roth and sends Traveller crashing to the mat! Roth follows him down to the mat - Traveller regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Traveller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth is taking a breather. Traveller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Traveller is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
It looks like Roth is going to stand back up.
Traveller punching from the bottom.
Traveller seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Roth escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Traveller circles away.#CL2#
Roth gets tackled into the cage by Traveller. Traveller maintains the clinch. #T1#
Traveller misses with the head strike. #TD#
Roth pulls guard.
Roth wants to stand up but Traveller is controlling him.
Traveller throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth punching from the bottom.
Roth wants to stand but Traveller is controlling the position.
Traveller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Traveller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Roth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Traveller is defending well. Roth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Traveller has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toran Roth!
A victorious Toran Roth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Constantinou throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a left and a right that stings Constantinou.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Constantinou connects with a body shot.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov feints a jab promting Constantinou to slip. Magomedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Constantinou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Constantinou scores with a three punch combo!
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
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!
A nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantinou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Constantinou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Constantinou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Giorgos Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Constantinou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Constantinou punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Constantinou sprawls well. Constantinou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov throws a combination. Constantinou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!#T2#
Magomedov walks straight into a right hand from Constantinou - that's dropped him! Constantinou jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Magomedov from any more punishment! Magomedov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giorgos Constantinou!
Post fight, Giorgos Constantinou stared into the camera and said 'Hey get me a mirror… did he mark my face? No? Okay good. Give me another striker and I’ll put him to sleep.'.

Event: GAMMA#962 Song v Joosep
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Ohoulihan cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohoulihan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Roth pushes Ohoulihan up against the cage in a clinch.
Roth blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ohoulihan fails to land.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohoulihan. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohoulihan looks to land a body kick but Roth moved away.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Ohoulihan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ohoulihan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Ohoulihan.
Roth avoids the head kick by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roth on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a shot to the body
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Ohoulihan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seamus Ohoulihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ohoulihan scores with a head kick. Roth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ohoulihan lands a really nice looking cross but Roth seems unphased. #ROC#Roth is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Roth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohoulihan finish him?
Roth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ohoulihan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ohoulihan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ohoulihan throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohoulihan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seamus Ohoulihan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Ohoulihan misses its intended target.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohoulihan lands a really nice looking cross but Roth seems unphased.
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohoulihan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Roth checks a low kick from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohoulihan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roth defending well as Ohoulihan loads up on a big left hand.
Ohoulihan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Roth clinches up with Ohoulihan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ohoulihan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to bum rush Ohoulihan with a series of wild strikes but Ohoulihan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohoulihan swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
As Ohoulihan backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Ohoulihan manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roth slips a jab from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ohoulihan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC2#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ohoulihan is looking for a triangle but Roth pushes his legs off easily.
Roth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roth wants to get up but he can't break Ohoulihan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Ohoulihan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ohoulihan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roth wants to control from the top but Ohoulihan keeps moving. #T4#
Roth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ohoulihan's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohoulihan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ohoulihan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Ohoulihan gets to his feet. Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ohoulihan tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Despite the aggression on Roth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook.
Ohoulihan scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohoulihan lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohoulihan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Roth throws a right hand that Ohoulihan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohoulihan also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ohoulihan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Ohoulihan blocks a head kick by Roth.
Ohoulihan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohoulihan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Ohoulihan backing up. Ohoulihan nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight right.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohoulihan has time to react.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth tries to move into range but Ohoulihan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Roth drops his hands momentarily and Ohoulihan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut.
Roth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Roth throws a right hand that Ohoulihan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohoulihan also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ohoulihan misses with a looping left.
Ohoulihan loads up on a big right hand but Roth slips the punch.
Ohoulihan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roth in his tracks.
Ohoulihan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohoulihan throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Ohoulihan throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ohoulihan looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Ohoulihan misses with a leg kick
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Ohoulihan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seamus Ohoulihan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohoulihan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Roth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Roth wants to clinch up but Ohoulihan keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ohoulihan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohoulihan throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth looks to land a combination but Ohoulihan avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohoulihan throws an off balance right hand
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Ohoulihan will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Ohoulihan is rocked!
A head kick misses from Roth.
Ohoulihan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ohoulihan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohoulihan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohoulihan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Roth moves away from the strike by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan connects with a right hand. Roth shakes it off.
Ohoulihan throws a body shot but no joy.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roth at a distance. #T3#
Roth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight left.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohoulihan throws out the jab.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Ohoulihan.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohoulihan throws out the jab.
Ohoulihan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohoulihan misses the jab.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan scores with a jab to the head.
Roth misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan throwing a counter right hand but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Ohoulihan moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Ohoulihan misses
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth works over Ohoulihan's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Ohoulihan throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
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!
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Roth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Ohoulihan throws a looping overhand right but Roth ducks down to avoid it.
Roth throws a series of strikes that have Ohoulihan backpedaling.
Oh Ohoulihan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
Ohoulihan tries to improve position but can't.
Ohoulihan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohoulihan tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Roth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ohoulihan is just riding it out for now. Roth eventually gives up the hold.
Roth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU2#
Roth get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Roth clinches up against the cage.
Ohoulihan scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Roth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ohoulihan lands with a good body shot.
Ohoulihan seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Ohoulihan lands.
Ohoulihan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook.
Roth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth tries to bum rush Ohoulihan with a series of wild strikes but Ohoulihan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohoulihan lands with an uppercut that bounces Roth off the cage and back into range.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ohoulihan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight right.
Ohoulihan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Roth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ohoulihan misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ohoulihan.
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ohoulihan sprawls well. Ohoulihan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Ohoulihan does no damage.
Ohoulihan throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook to the body
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Ohoulihan backing up. Ohoulihan nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Roth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ohoulihans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ohoulihan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohoulihan thows a leg kick but Roth checks it #CL2#
and Roth counters by moving into the clinch.
Ohoulihan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohoulihan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth moves out of range as Ohoulihan strikes.
Ohoulihan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roth closes the distance and clinches up with Ohoulihan, looking for a takedown. Roth pushes Ohoulihan against the cage but Ohoulihan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Roth staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Roth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ohoulihan takes a swing at Roth's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ohoulihan!
Roth is looking to clinch but Ohoulihan is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roth.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.#CL2#
Roth moves into the clinch.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohoulihan. #BC2#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohoulihan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Roth forces Ohoulihan back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ohoulihan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Roth pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Roth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ohoulihan stacks Roth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ohoulihan!
Roth sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohoulihan works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Ohoulihan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ohoulihan 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Ohoulihan!
After the fight, Seamus Ohoulihan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: LAFC FN 9
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Brankovic clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Brankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brankovic.
Brankovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lima's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Lima has been cut.
Brankovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lima takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Lima manages to pull guard.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Brankovic from standing up. #SUB#
Brankovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lima has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brankovic doesn't defend quickly enough and Lima has managed to lock this one up! Can Brankovic escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lima on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2022

#R1#
Howell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howell thows a leg kick but Zivanovic checks it
and Zivanovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Zivanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howell is looking to counter the offense by Zivanovic and move into the clinch.
Zivanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zivanovic cracks Howell with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Zivanovic.
Howell misses with a looping right.
Howell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zivanovic is just out of range.
Zivanovic connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivanovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zivanovic duly obliges. #TD2#
Zivanovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howell wants to improve his position but Zivanovic is controlling well.
Howell moves into full guard. #T1##SUB#
Zivanovic is sitting in close to Howell's body. Howell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zivanovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zivanovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Howell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julius Howell!
An out of breath Julius Howell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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