Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 372
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Tadageru sprawls well. He's pushed Belyaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belyaev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Tadageru counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belyaev!
Tadageru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tadageru lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belyaev down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev sneaks back into half guard.
Tadageru lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belyaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zanshin MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tadageru preventing the sweep.
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Belyaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tadageru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Belyaev won't allow Tadageru to sweep him here.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tadageru manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tadageru 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.#T1#
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadageru postures up and lands a big shot to Belyaev's brow.
Tadageru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belyaev's head.
Tadageru won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadageru is one step ahead there.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tadageru's guard. #REVB#
Belyaev is looking to pass into half guard but Tadageru pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tadageru is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tadageru won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
Belyaev has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tadageru's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Tadageru scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tadageru trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tadageru tries to free his leg and advance position but Belyaev is retaining full guard.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Belyaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belyaev's guard.
Tadageru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belyaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tadageru is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Tadageru controlling him for the moment.
Tadageru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belyaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tadageru postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Tadageru advances position into side control!
Tadageru working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belyaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belyaev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tadageru landing a few strikes.
Belyaev tries to buck Tadageru off but Tadageru is having none of it.
Tadageru working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belyaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tadageru prevents Belyaev from improving his position.
Belyaev moves into full guard.
Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tadageru manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tadageru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belyaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Belyaev postures up in Tadageru's guard and throws a big left but Tadageru blocks it.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belyaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belyaev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tadageru is looking to regain half guard here but Belyaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Belyaev landing a few strikes.
Tadageru manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belyaev's best efforts.
Tadageru won't allow Belyaev to pass to mount.
Tadageru moves into full guard.
Tadageru wants to sweep here but Belyaev controlling him for the moment.
Tadageru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev stands up over Tadageru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Belyaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tadageru swivels and escapes.
Tadageru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Belyaev feints and as Tadageru raises his hands in defense, Belyaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belyaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tadageru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tadageru trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Tadageru distracts Belyaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tadageru stands up over Belyaev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Belyaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tadageru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tadageru working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru is working Belyaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadageru is one step ahead there.
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tadageru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belyaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tadageru won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
Tadageru cracks Belyaev with a solid left hand.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Tadageru controlling him for the moment.
Tadageru wants to pass the guard but Belyaev is keeping the position.
Tadageru works over Belyaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Belyaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tadageru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tadageru is in close to Belyaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tadageru trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Tadageru won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
Tadageru distracts Belyaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tadageru preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tadageru has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Belyaev to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tadageru is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Belyaev pulls down on the head and he's put Tadageru to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Belyaev!
An out of breath Daniel Belyaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1108 Brown vs. Crispian
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Pauschi avoids the body shot from Howard.
Pauschi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pauschi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howard.
Pauschi throws a fast counter high kick but Howard manages to duck under it in time.
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pauschi.
Howard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPauschi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
Pauschi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Pauschi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pauschi throws a big counter head kick but Howard avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pauschi has time to react.
Dean Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard lands a right hook to the body.
Pauschi leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pauschi manages to avoid it.
Pauschi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Nice strikes from Howard there.
Howard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pauschi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pauschi trying to hold on to Howard's head to control him but Howard postures up.
Howard wants to take a breather but Pauschi is having none of it.
Pauschi wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
Pauschi is still trying to improve position.
Pauschi is positioning himself well to prevent Howard advancing to mount.
Howard is thwarting Pauschi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Howard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howard passes to full mount! #T3##SUB#
Howard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pauschi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Howard trying to control but Pauschi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pauschi is looking to get to half guard.
Pauschi tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Pauschi is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
Pauschi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Howard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pauschi is just riding it out for now. Howard eventually gives up the hold.
Howard works his way into side control.
Howard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pauschi tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard working away.
Howard trying to control the position but Pauschi is working away.
Pauschi is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Howard 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#
Howard misses with a hook to the body
and Pauschi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pauschi avoids it really well and circles away.
Pauschi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pauschi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Pauschi counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Pauschi looking to finish!
Howard wants to sweep here but Pauschi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Howard is trying to control the position but Pauschi postures up.
Pauschi stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Pauschi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Howard working for a triangle but Pauschi defends it easily.
Howard wants to sweep here but Pauschi controlling him for the moment.
Pauschi controlling from the top position.
Pauschi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pauschi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pauschi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pauschi won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pauschi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Pauschi avoids the body shot from Howard. #TD#
Howard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pauschi's half guard.#T3#
Howard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pauschi is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pauschi avoid being mounted?
Howard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dean Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pauschi is not content to let Howard control the position.
Howard wants to free his trapped foot but Pauschi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pauschi is desperately trying to improve his position but Howard has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Howard trying to control but Pauschi is having none of it.
Pauschi working to try and regain half guard.
Howard wants to control the pace but Pauschi is squirming around nicely.
Pauschi stops Howard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pauschi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard wants to control the pace but Pauschi is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Pauschi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pauschi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
Pauschi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Howard misses with an uppercut
and Pauschi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Howard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Howard fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Howard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pauschi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Pauschi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howard cracks Pauschi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Howard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Howard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pauschi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Pauschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pauschi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Pauschi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howard advances to full mount.
Howard looking to control but Pauschi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
Pauschi wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard trying to control but Pauschi is having none of it.
Pauschi has given up his back here. Will Howard look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Pauschi is keeping busy.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pauschi can do to turn this around?
Pauschi trying to control the action but Howard just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Howard trying to control.#SUB#
Pauschi fending off the submission attempt from Howard. #SUB#
Howard working for the choke.
Howard is hanging on to Pauschi's back as he tries to escape.
Pauschi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Howard keeps control of the position as Pauschi tries to break free.
Howard 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.
Pauschi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Howard. #T4#
Pauschi is trapped and Howard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Pauschi wants to escape the position.
Pauschi covers up after that shot from Howard.
Howard tries to get the hooks in deep but Pauschi pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Howard is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pauschi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Howard off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Howard!
An out of breath Dean Howard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Belyaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belyaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Belyaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
River regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
River escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belyaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.#T1#
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belyaev looking to pass the guard.
River controlling Belyaev's posture. #SUB2#
Belyaev lying in River 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. River decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Belyaev taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James River !
James River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Nice uppercut there from Pierre.
Pierre cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pierre tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierre throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pierre enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pierre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Pierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Pierre!#REVR#
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Pierre stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pierre has his hands clasped together but Magomedov extends and breaks Pierre's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.

Event: OFK 446 -
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Howard connects with a nice looking jab.
Maki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maki with a nice calf kick.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Howard.
Maki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howard on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
Maki throws out a loose jab but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but Maki is quick to defend against it.
Maki lands with a right hand.
Maki misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt. #T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Maki has knocked Howard down with a huge combo! Maki steps away and waves a wobbly Howard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maki lands with a hook. Howard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki.
Seppo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maki misses with a looping left.
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!
Maki lands a leg kick that knocks Howard off balance momentarily.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maki throws a jab when Howard was well out of range.
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Howard moves away from the strike by Maki.
Howard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maki sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Howard with a poor takedown
and Maki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maki tests Howard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#Dean Howard's cut is getting worse.
Maki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Howard blocks a head kick by Maki. #TD#
Maki tries to sprawl but Howard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maki is trying to get back to full guard.
Howard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maki tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.#T3#
Howard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maki tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
Maki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Howard.
Maki is trying desperately to improve position.
Maki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howard controlling from mount. #SUB#
Howard has hold of Maki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maki working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Maki tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard 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.
Howard is looking to work his way around to Maki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Howard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maki turns into him and now he's in Howard's guard.
Maki tries to stand but Howard is controlling from the bottom.
Maki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Maki shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Howard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howard checks a leg kick.
Howard slips a straight right by Maki.
Maki lands with a cross.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. 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.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
A lazy left from Maki finds it's target.
Howard looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Howard misses with a body shot
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maki.
Good exchange - Maki coming out on top.
Maki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maki lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki.
Howard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Howard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maki sprawls and moves away.
Maki scores with a jab. Howard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maki pinned against the cage. Maki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Howard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howard's sensitive parts.
Maki connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maki lands with an uppercut that bounces Howard off the cage and back into range.
Maki throws a hook but Howard avoids it easily.
Howard attempts a counter takedown but Maki avoids it well and moves away.
Maki tried to score with a low kick but Howard checks it.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maki cracks Howard with a good jab.#T3#
Howard looks for a takedown but Maki sprawls well.
Maki sizes up Howard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Howard is rocked!#CUT2#Dean Howard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A telegraphed right hand from Maki misses the target.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Howard.#KD2#
Maki cracks Howard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Howard to stand back up!
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick lands for Maki.
Maki connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Howard to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Maki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seppo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Maki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 76
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Belyaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flamenco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flamenco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flamenco tries to get out of the position.
Flamenco struggling a bit here.
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Belyaev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belyaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flamenco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belyaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belyaev is putting a hurting on Flamenco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Belyaev cracks Flamenco with a big elbow.
Belyaev lands some shots froms side control.
Belyaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Flamenco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belyaev on the ground.
Flamenco is trying to control Belyaev's posture but Belyaev avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev scores with punches from side control.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belyaev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Belyaev working the body and head with strikes.
Belyaev grinds an elbow into Flamenco's temple.
Flamenco tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Belyaev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Belyaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flamenco some visible discomfort.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flamenco prevents Belyaev from improving position.
An elbow from Belyaev crashes against the mat.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belyaev landing strikes.
Belyaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flamenco wants to control but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev is chipping away with strikes.
Belyaev scoring with punches from side control.
Flamenco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Belyaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flamenco is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Belyaev working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Flamenco's head but Flamenco avoids it well.
Belyaev cracks Flamenco with a big elbow.
Belyaev working the ground and pound but Flamenco is defending the strikes.
Belyaev working the ground and pound.
Belyaev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flamenco!
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flamenco's face.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Flamenco is rocked!
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Flamenco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Belyaev cracks Flamenco with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 76
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Cizek tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cizek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cizek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cizek scores with a jab.
Cizek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cizek, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cizek defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Cizek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Cizek manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Cizek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cizek.
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cizek.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cizek to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cizek. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cizek. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Cizek lands a jab to the head.
Cizek has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Cizek gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cizek to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Cizek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
Cizek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Cizek counters with a straight right hand.
Cizek lands an overhand right.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cizek pinned against the cage. Cizek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Cizek gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cizek smiles and moves away.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cizek.
Cizek cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cizek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cizek tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cizek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cizek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cizek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cizek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Cizek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cizek lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cizek - the referee stops the clock and Magomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cizek. Magomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cizek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Cizek lands a head shot.
Cizek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cizek duly obliges.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cizek circles away.
It seemed like Cizek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Cizek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cizek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cizek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cizek tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Cizek tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cizek.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Cizek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cizek walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cizek scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Cizek sprawls well.
Cizek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cizek sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov shoots in but Cizek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Cizek. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cizek lands with a right hand.
Cizek scores with a head kick.
Cizek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Cizek.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cizek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cizek as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cizek's waist but Cizek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cizek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cizek avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Cizek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Cizek stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Cizek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cizek's half guard.

Cizek kicks off Magomedov and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cizek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cizek with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Cizek - just one landing.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Cizek sprawls well.
Cizek lands the left hand.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Cizek shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Cizek. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Cizek connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Cizek jabs at Magomedov's body.
Cizek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cizek.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.

Cizek has one foot on Magomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Cizek.
Jab from Cizek.
Cizek scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Cizek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Cizek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cizek tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cizek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Cizek lands a nice shot to the body.
Cizek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cizek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Cizek as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cizek counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cizek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cizek lands a jab to the nose.
Cizek lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cizek is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
Cizek connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Cizek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cizek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Cizek lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cizek lands with a nice body punch.
Cizek throws a shot to the body.
Cizek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cizek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Cizek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cizek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Cizek.
Magomedov 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.
The crowd cheers as Cizek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cizek.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cizek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES2#
Cizek pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cizek leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cizek with a hook.
Cizek jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.#TD#
Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cizek on his heels. He'll look to pass Cizek's guard now, I'm sure.
Cizek keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov postures up in Cizek's guard and throws a big left but Cizek blocks it.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cizek has wrist control.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cizek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES2#
Cizek kicks Magomedov off and gets to his feet.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cizek swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov moves forwards but Cizek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cizek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cizek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Cizek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cizek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cizek lands a head shot.
Cizek throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cizek, which made it look bad.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Cizek sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cizek cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Cizek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Cizek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Cizek lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cizek jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Cizek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Cizek.
Cizek slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cizek dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Cizek lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyril Cizek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cizek. That's going to slow Magomedov down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cizek 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek!

Event: OFK 438 -
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds misses with a two punch combination.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard. #TD#
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howard postures up. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a triangle but Howard pushes his legs off easily.
Edmonds controlling the position.
Howard stands and throws Edmonds's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Edmonds gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edmonds is looking to escape.
Howard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Howard looking to finish with strikes here!
Howard looking to control but Edmonds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edmonds is looking to get to half guard.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Howard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmonds turns into him and now he's in Howard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a guillotine here but Howard defends easily. #T2#
Edmonds controlling the position.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edmonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edmonds trying to keep a closed guard but Howard is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Edmonds can't keep his opponent in guard - Howard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edmonds wants to get back to full guard.
Howard wants to pass to mount but Edmonds is defending the position.
Edmonds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Edmonds defends it. #T4#
Howard stalling away here and it's allowed Edmonds to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Edmonds can't keep his opponent in guard - Howard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmonds is trying to maintain the position but Howard is very close to passing his half guard.
Howard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Howard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmonds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard is looking to advance position but Edmonds won't allow it.
Howard wants to take a breather but Edmonds is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Howard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Howard slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds thuds his right hand into Howard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Howard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
Howard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Edmonds tries to sprawl but Howard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howard is pressing down on Edmonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmonds is holding on for now.
Howard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Howard passes to side control.
Edmonds on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Edmonds is looking for a sweep.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working.
Edmonds regains half guard.
Edmonds wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
Howard lands with a punch from half guard.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howard scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Howard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Howard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Howard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Howard raining down shots from the mount!
Howard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Edmonds can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Howard landing strikes from the mount and Edmonds is in trouble! #ROC#Edmonds is rocked!#SUB#
Howard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard looking to control but Edmonds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Howard lands a big shot there that rocks Edmonds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Edmonds is still in real trouble! Can Howard finish him?
Howard landing punches.
A big strike lands for Howard! That's really hurt Edmonds and he's turned his back - Howard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Howard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Howard!
Our winner, Dean Howard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 434 - Esposito Vs Pauschi
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Hedegaard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hedegaard shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard slips a jab from Hedegaard.#TD2#
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Howard is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Howard's guard.
Hedegaard passes Howard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howard is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Howard is a slippery customer.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hedegaard content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hedegaard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Howard is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Howard!
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howard is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is desperately trying to improve his position but Hedegaard has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hedegaard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Howard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hedegaard tries to keep control of the position but Howard is staying busy.
Howard is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Howard has hold of Hedegaard's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hedegaard lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Howard is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hedegaard throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CCC 66 : Obama vs Dratchev
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Eclaro shows good takedown defense.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Belyaev is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Eclaro gets the takedown into side control.
Eclaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belyaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev manages to get back to half guard.
Belyaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belyaev.#SUB2#
Belyaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eclaro postures up in Belyaev's guard and throws a big left but Belyaev blocks it.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro 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.
Belyaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyaev, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Eclaro trying to control the action but Belyaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a kimura here.
Eclaro wants to free his trapped foot but Belyaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belyaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Belyaev keeps trying to improve his position.
Belyaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Belyaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Belyaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belyaev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Belyaev stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Eclaro throws up his legs and catches Belyaev in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Belyaev tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Eclaro! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 65 : Rolf vs McMichael
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Romero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov jumps guard but Romero stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov. #TD#
Magomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Romero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Romero has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov trying to control but Romero postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control but Romero postures up. #T3##SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Romero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romero to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Romero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Romero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch. #BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romero pinned against the cage. Romero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with some punches.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov fails to pull guard. #T2#
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ernesto Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Romero.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Ernesto Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero working aggressively here. #TD#
Magomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Romero uses from the top position. #SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Magomedov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov wants to control but Romero postures up.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
Romero is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Magomedov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Romero trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Romero knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Romero for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch. #TD#
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is trying to keep Romero in close. #SUB#
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to stand but Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romero wants to stand but Magomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Magomedov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Magomedov.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Romero keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Romero has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romero to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Romero is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Romero with a jab.#CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Romero drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 59 : Hernandez vs Belyaev
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Belyaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVB#
Belyaev keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Belyaev wants to improve his position but instead Hernandez has moved into half guard.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belyaev is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belyaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez stands up over Belyaev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belyaev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Belyaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belyaev is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Belyaev defends easily.
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belyaev defends well.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belyaev defends well.
Our spies down at at Chikara MMA Gym inform us that Hernandez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Belyaev is looking to pass into half guard but Hernandez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hernandez is in guard.#REVB#
Belyaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard. #REVR#
Belyaev landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Belyaev preventing the sweep.
Hernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hernandez trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Belyaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Belyaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Belyaev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belyaev defends well.#SUB2#
Belyaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belyaev has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Belyaev with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Belyaev controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belyaev with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Belyaev passes into half guard.
Belyaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head. #SUB2#
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it.
Hernandez gets full guard.
Belyaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Belyaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belyaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belyaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belyaev goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hernandez after a bit of a struggle.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernandez is working Belyaev over against the cage.
A short right from Hernandez.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
A short body shot lands from Hernandez as the two fighters clinch.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belyaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Hernandez manages to get underhooks.
Belyaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hernandez prevents it.
Belyaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belyaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belyaev is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Hernandez.
Belyaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
Hernandez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
Belyaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Belyaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Hernandez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernandez lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hernandez.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez pushes Belyaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belyaev backwards. #T2#
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Belyaev backwards.
Frank Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
Belyaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hernandez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Belyaev shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belyaev shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Belyaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Belyaev walks into a straight right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel Belyaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belyaev tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Frank Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez swings for the body but Belyaev moves out of range.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belyaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand. #T4#
Belyaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belyaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belyaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Hernandez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belyaev slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Belyaev tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Belyaev shoots in.
Belyaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Belyaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Belyaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Belyaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez connects with a right hand. Belyaev shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Belyaev. Belyaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belyaev doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
Belyaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev moves away from the strike by Hernandez. #T1#
Hernandez sizes up Belyaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belyaev manages to avoid it.
Belyaev attempts a counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hernandez.
Belyaev shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belyaev doesn't seem phased though.
Belyaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belyaev off to one side.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Belyaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belyaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Belyaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belyaev off to one side.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belyaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belyaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hernandez defends well and Belyaev ends up having to push Hernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belyaev wants a takedown. #TD#
Belyaev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hernandez regains guard immediately.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belyaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belyaev defends well.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Belyaev controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belyaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Belyaev with a nice head shot there.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Belyaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Belyaev pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belyaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Belyaev stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hernandez has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Belyaev manages to get his head free but now Hernandez has transitioned to an armbar! Belyaev grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hernandez! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Hernandez!
An out of breath Frank Hernandez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 57 : Kersikov vs Gretel II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
PÃ©rez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. PÃ©rez quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but PÃ©rez is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. PÃ©rez uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PÃ©rez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a head shot. PÃ©rez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but PÃ©rez keeps moving.
PÃ©rez wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
PÃ©rez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! PÃ©rez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Magomedov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think PÃ©rez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Magomedov has tightened it up now! PÃ©rez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.

Event: OFK 424 - Maki Vs Esposito
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Wanker misses its intended target.
Howard slips a jab from Wanker.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wanker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Wanker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker 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.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wanker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Wanker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Howard is trying to hold Wanker in close to prevent damage but Wanker has managed to pass into half guard.
Wanker trying to control the pace.
Howard won't allow Wanker to pass to mount.
Wanker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wanker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wanker looking to control but Howard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.#SUB2#
Wanker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howard is surviving well by controlling Wanker's body position as best he can.
Howard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wanker landing shots from mount. #T3#
Wanker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Wanker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Howard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Howard!
Wanker pulls Howard in close to his closed guard and prevents Howard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker pulls Howard in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wanker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Howard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wanker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
Howard trying to control from half guard but Wanker is working away.
Howard passes to side control.
Howard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Howard tries to move to mount but Wanker blocks the move with his legs.
Wanker can't do much from the bottom here.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker tries to buck Howard off but Howard is having none of it.
Howard wants to control but Wanker is keeping him busy.
Wanker can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Wanker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Nice defenses there by Howard.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard tries for a takedown but Wanker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Wanker looks to land a left hand but Howard moved out of range nicely.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily. #TD#
Howard looking to score a takedown here. Wanker is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Wanker's guard.

Wanker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Dean Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.#T1#
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wanker's guard.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wanker has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
Howard won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanker is keeping the position for now.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wanker's guard.
Howard passes to full mount! #T2#
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard avoids the attempt from Wanker to control.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wanker is looking to escape.
Wanker tries to lock up and control but Howard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Howard lands a couple of good shots and Wanker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard tries to get the hooks in deep but Wanker pushed the leg off.
Howard connects with a big shot to the side of Wanker's head.
Howard tries to keep control of the position but Wanker is staying busy.#SUB#
Howard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Howard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Howard has the hooks in. Wanker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Howard is working the ground and pound. Can Wanker escape?
Howard controlling the position well here. Wanker rolled but Howard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wanker tries to break free. #SUB#
Howard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wanker needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Wanker turns into Howard and is now in his guard. #T4#
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Wanker trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard seems keen to control Wanker's posture.#SUB#
Howard has his foot on Wanker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wanker works his way back into a safe position though.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Wanker trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wanker's guard. #REVR#
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!
Wanker keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Howard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard tries to move into range but Wanker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wanker takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but Wanker is quick to defend against it.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Howard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wanker!
Wanker sneaks back into half guard.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Wanker defends it.
Howard prevents Wanker from improving his position.
Wanker is staying active underneath Howard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Wanker defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wanker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Howard wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
Wanker managing to control the position.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard is really struggling to control Wanker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Wanker wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Wanker working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wanker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Howard's head.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wanker won't be happy with that.
Howard tries to advance to mount but Wanker denies him.
Wanker manages to get back to half guard.
Howard passes to side control.
Wanker prevents Howard from moving into mount.
Howard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Howard trying to control the position but Wanker is working away.
Wanker stops Howard from passing to mount.
Who's going to make the next move?
Howard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wanker prevents Howard from improving position.
Howard wants to control but Wanker is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wanker is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.
Howard trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Howard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wanker is not content to let Howard control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Howard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wanker, who protects the arm well.
Wanker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howard 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Howard!
An out of breath Dean Howard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 420 - Wright Vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Adlehyde misses.
Howard misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howard with a body shot.
Howard loads up on a big right hand but Adlehyde slips the punch.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Adlehyde slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard digs a good hook to Adlehyde's body.
Dean Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Adlehyde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Howard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adlehyde counters with a one-two to the body.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt
and Adlehyde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Adlehyde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howard won't allow Adlehyde to sweep him here.
Adlehyde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Adlehyde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Adlehyde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adlehyde is refusing to be controlled, as Howard sits in half guard.
Howard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Howard is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Adlehyde is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Howard!
Dean Howard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jack Adlehyde had this to say: 'IQ 130'.

Event: CCC 45 : Belyaev vs Cizek
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Belyaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cizek throws out a counter right but Belyaev avoids it with no problem.
Belyaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Belyaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belyaev slips a nice elbow through Cizek's hands, connecting with Cizek's forehead.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Cizek dodges it nicely.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cizek has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belyaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belyaev works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyaev dominating with strikes here.
Cizek is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cizek is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T1#
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cizek? #ROC#Cizek is rocked!
Cizek's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cizek is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Belyaev breaks from Cizek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Belyaev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cizek in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cizek to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Our winner, Daniel Belyaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 45 : Belyaev vs Cizek
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Moltisanti sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moltisanti attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Moltisanti throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moltisanti as he avoids it easily.
Chrissy Moltisanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moltisanti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Moltisanti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moltisanti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moltisanti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moltisanti.
Magomedov's coach down at Shut Up & Train! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moltisanti with a nice cross.#T1#
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moltisanti wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Moltisanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moltisanti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moltisanti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Moltisanti can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moltisanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moltisanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moltisanti is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Moltisanti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Moltisanti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moltisanti is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Moltisanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Moltisanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moltisanti works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Moltisanti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Moltisanti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrissy Moltisanti 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#
Moltisanti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Moltisanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Moltisanti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moltisanti pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Chrissy Moltisanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Moltisanti tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moltisanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Moltisanti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moltisanti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moltisanti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Moltisanti sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moltisanti scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Moltisanti, which made it look bad.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Moltisanti, which made it look bad.
Chrissy Moltisanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Moltisanti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moltisanti.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Moltisanti circles away easily#TD#
and Moltisanti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magomedov! #SUB#
Moltisanti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Moltisanti. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moltisanti pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov trying to control here. #SUB#
Moltisanti seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Moltisanti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Moltisanti is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Moltisanti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moltisanti controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moltisanti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moltisanti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moltisanti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moltisanti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Moltisanti drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Moltisanti as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Magomedov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Moltisanti! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chrissy Moltisanti!
An out of breath Chrissy Moltisanti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 414 - Nyla Vs Kim
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Howard attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Esposito clinches up against the cage.
Howard has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Howard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Esposito has double underhooks.
Esposito works on Howard's body with a couple of short punches.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito is working Howard over against the cage.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howard is trying to drag Esposito to the mat but Esposito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard jumps guard but Esposito stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Howard managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard is trying to maintain a safe position but Esposito gets an underhook and turns Howard into the cage.
Howard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito presses Howard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito cracks Howard with a nice body shot.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard tries to circle away but Esposito has him pinned against the cage.
Howard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Esposito up against the cage.
Esposito pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Esposito.#TD#
Howard decides to pull guard.
Howard wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Esposito decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land. #T3#
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esposito walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howard tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esposito walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Esposito rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito tries to stall but Howard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Howard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esposito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Howard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howard under the eye.
Howard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but Esposito gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
Esposito pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito trying to stall but Howard improves his position.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Esposito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Esposito to score with a decent uppercut.
Esposito tries to work over Howard's front leg with a kick but Howard checks it.
Esposito cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Esposito's guard.
Howard trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Esposito wriggles free and stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Esposito!
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl out of it but Howard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esposito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Howard.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Howard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
Howard avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Esposito is working Howard over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Howard trying to control the position but instead, Esposito has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howard into the cage.
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Esposito lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
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!
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Esposito taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Howard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard tries to pull guard but Esposito won't allow it.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Esposito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Howard is rocked!#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling him.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howard wants a takedown but no success here.
Esposito throws a big uppercut that drops Howard! More strikes from Esposito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howard lies dazed against the cage as Esposito celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
A victorious Leonardo Esposito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BE 11: Kruglov vs Arnason
Date: Jun 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Smashotti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Con smiles and moves away.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smashotti walks into a straight right hand from Con.#CL#
Smashotti darts in and clinches Con up against the ropes.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range.
Con connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con misses with a straight right.
Smashotti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Smashotti moves away from the strike by Con. #CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch.
Smashotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Con has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Con has a couple of punches blocked by Smashotti.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smashotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Con.
Con tries a body shot but Smashotti blocks it. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch. #T2#
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Smashotti rushes Con and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Smashotti lands a right hand.
Smashotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smashotti trying to land knees to the body.
Smashotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smashotti prevents a body shot from Con. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smashotti throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
Smashotti darts in trying to clinch
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Con connects with the punch.
Smashotti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con ducks right into an uppercut from Smashotti.
Smashotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashotti is just out of range.
Smashotti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Con throws a shot to the body.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti throws a series of strikes that have Con backpedaling.
Con throws a good cross that connects.
Smashotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smashotti walks into a jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Con does no damage.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Smashotti connects with a crisp jab.
Smashotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smashotti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con keeps the fight on the outside.
Smashotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smashotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smashotti tries to clinch
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T5#
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Smashotti forces Con back against the ropes and clinches.
Smashotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smashotti swinging wildly here.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con throws the left hand but Smashotti avoids the punch easily.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con misses with a looping left.
Smashotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Con dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Smashotti throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T6#
Smashotti moves to clinch but Con breaks away
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Con takes one to the side of the head.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smashotti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con connects with a body shot that sends Smashotti's belly button to the back.
Smashotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Smashotti misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Con scores with a four punch combination!
Con throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Smashotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con lands a jab.
Con lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smashotti at a distance.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Smashotti misses with a hook.
Con connects with a right hand. Smashotti shakes it off.#T7#
Smashotti misses with a body shot.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Con connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smashotti wants to clinch
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con throws a body punch but Smashotti moves out of range.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Smashotti dodges the punch combination from Con. #T8#
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smashotti throws a series of punches but Con moves out of range.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smashotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Smashotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Smashotti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Con.
Smashotti moves to clinch but Con breaks away
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smashotti takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch. #T9#
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Con misses with an uppercut. Smashotti saw that one coming.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti with a jab.
Smashotti lands with a nice combination. Con backs away looking to recover.
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
Con dips to his left and cracks Smashotti with an uppercut!
Smashotti throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smashotti misses with a combination
and Con counters with a right hand to the body.
Con misses with a straight left.
Smashotti takes one on the button.#CL#
Smashotti clinches up with Con and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smashotti wants to clinch
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con unleashes a big counter combination but Smashotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Smashotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smashotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Con avoids a punch combination nicely.
Con works Smashotti's body with a nice hook.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con tests Smashotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashotti misses with a straight right.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Smashotti moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smashotti. Smashotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Con on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Smashotti misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Smashotti throws a combination. Con tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smashotti staying out of range there.
Con scores with a jab to the body.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smashotti manages to avoid it.
Smashotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Lorenzo Smashotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Con throws a jab when Smashotti was well out of range.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smashotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Con connects with a nice looking jab.
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it. #T2#
Smashotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Con.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Smashotti throws a right and a left that Con avoids nicely.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Smashotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con throws the left hand but Smashotti avoids the punch easily.
Smashotti cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Smashotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Con lands with a cross.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Smashotti with a hook.
Smashotti throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Con avoids it well.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Smashotti slips a straight right by Con.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smashotti.
Smashotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Con connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smashotti scrambles back to his feet.
Con throws out a loose jab but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Donk. Con catches Smashotti right on the button with a cross.
Con misses with a double jab.
Smashotti slips a jab from Con.#CL#
Con gets tackled into the ropes by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
Con can't find room to land a body shot as Smashotti controls the action.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Smashotti avoids it by throwing Con back against the ropes.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Con feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smashottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Con.#T4#
Smashotti misses with a wild body shot.
Con takes a swing at Smashotti's ribcage but misses.
Con keeps the fight on the outside.
Smashotti takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Smashotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Con circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Smashotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smashotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smashotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Smashotti's head.
Con misses with a hook.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.#T5#
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Smashotti staying out of range there.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashotti.
Nice shot by Con.
Smashotti takes one to the chin there.
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Con keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smashotti looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Con throws a hook but Smashotti blocks it.
Smashotti misses with the combination.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.#T6#
Con lands a glancing blow to the side of Smashotti's head.
Smashotti misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Smashotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Con throws a hook but Smashotti avoids it easily.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
Smashotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Smashotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smashotti.
A countering left hand to the body from Con misses.#CL#
Smashotti clinches up against the ropes.
Con working aggressively here.
Smashotti lands with a short shot to the head.
Smashotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Con gets through Smashotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smashotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Con lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Con misses with the head strike. #T7#
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smashotti's elbow.
A short uppercut from Con.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Smashotti avoids it by throwing Con back against the ropes.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smashotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Con misses with some punches. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Con.#CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch.
A short right from Con.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T8##BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smashotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smashotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Con thuds his right hand into Smashotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Con avoids it well.
Smashotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smashotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T9#
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con scores with a jab to the body.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smashotti has time to react.
Smashotti slips under a jab from Con.
Smashotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Con circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con throws out a loose jab but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Con looks to land a right hand but Smashotti moved out of range.
Smashotti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Con connects with a nice looking jab.
Con moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smashotti throws a lazy right hand but Con sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smashotti swinging wildly here.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Con swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smashotti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Con misses the jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Smashotti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Con's head backwards.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Smashotti misses with a two punch combination.
Smashotti moves to clinch but Con breaks away
and Smashotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smashotti slips a straight right by Con.#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and clinches.
Smashotti tries to pull guard but Con won't allow it. #T1#
Smashotti wants to stall.
Smashotti blocks a body shot from Con. #BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con looks to throw the jab but Smashotti is out of range.
Smashotti lands with a shot to the body.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Smashotti seems unphased.
Smashotti throws a series of punches but Con avoids them all with ease.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashotti is just out of range.
Smashotti tests Con's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con swings for the body but Smashotti moves out of range.
Smashotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Con scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Con.#T2#
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smashotti throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smashotti.
Con thuds a left hand into Smashotti's body.
Con throws a jab when Smashotti was well out of range.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smashotti.
Con thuds a left hand into Smashotti's body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti lands a two punch combo.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smashotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smashotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smashotti misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Smashotti slips under a jab from Con.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Smashotti.
Smashotti darts in trying to clinch
and Smashotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Smashotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Con paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smashotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Smashotti slips a jab and a cross from Con.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Con throws out a counter right but Smashotti avoids it with no problem.
Con dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
Con scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Smashotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smashotti tries to bum rush Con with a series of wild strikes but Con uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smashotti takes one on the button.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.
Con throws a right hand that Smashotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashotti also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con throws a hook but Smashotti avoids it easily.
Smashotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Con misses.
Smashotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smashotti throws a series of strikes that have Con backpedaling.
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smashotti doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Smashotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Con. #T5#
Con looks to land a left hand but Smashotti moved out of range nicely.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smashotti scores with a punch to the head.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Smashotti should have avoided that one.
Smashotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Smashotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smashotti walks into a straight right hand from Con.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con is having none of it.
Con connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smashotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Smashotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smashotti.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smashotti connects with a body shot.#CL#
Smashotti has Con up against the ropes in a clinch. #T6#
Con blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land. #BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Con has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smashotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Con's head.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Con tests Smashotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smashotti has time to react.#T7#
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con throws a counter combo.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Smashotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Smashotti. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Con.
Con swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Con appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smashotti. Those never looked like landing.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smashotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smashotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T8#
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smashotti misses with a two punch combination.
Con misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Con.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smashotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smashotti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smashotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Smashotti moves away and avoids it.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot. #T9#
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Con falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smashotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smashotti moves away from the strike by Con.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Con moves out of range.
Smashotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Con.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smashotti.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Smashotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con scores with a jab. Smashotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Smashotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Con 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for A. Mere Con!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for A. Mere Con!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for A. Mere Con!

A. Mere Con wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, A. Mere Con thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 34 : Gretel vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Magomedov stops Porsche from passing to mount.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Porsche content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porsche content just to control the position here.
Porsche fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Porsche is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porsche pulls his head out easily.
Porsche wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Porsche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Porsche sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Porsche's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porsche pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porsche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Porsche uses his free foot to push down on Magomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedov.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Porsche fails to advance to Magomedov's back. #T3#
Porsche controlling from mount.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Porsche gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Porsche takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov tries to escape but Porsche has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Porsche seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Porsche off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Porsche is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Porsche seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Porsche not allowing Magomedov to control his hands.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Porsche biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Porsche just sinks the hooks in.
Porsche has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Porsche tightening his grip on Magomedov, looking for the choke.
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Porsche 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 shoots and misses #TD#
and Porsche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedov won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Porsche has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magomedov!
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche controlling his opponent.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Porsche gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam Porsche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Porsche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Porsche tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is controlling an arm, preventing Porsche from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T2#
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov stops Porsche from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche blocks Magomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Porsche controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Porsche.#T3#
Porsche has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Porsche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Porsche.
Porsche trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Porsche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Porsche dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Porsche dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porsche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Porsche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porsche works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche passes into half guard.
Porsche looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Porsche continues to hold on tight.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magomedov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Porsche is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porsche controls the position from side control.
Porsche continues to stall.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Porsche keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Porsche moves into full mount!
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Porsche controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Porsche.#T4#
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Porsche looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Porsche tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Porsche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Porsche. What's that going to do exactly?
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Porsche's attempts to control the action.
Porsche controlling from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Porsche!
A relieved looking Adam Porsche thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 408 - Maki Vs Howard
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Maki lands a glancing blow to the side of Howard's head.
A big left from Maki misses.
Howard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maki defends it well.
Maki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howard under the eye.
Maki throws a good cross that connects.
Howard takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.#TD2#
Howard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Maki wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Maki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maki defends well and Howard ends up having to push Maki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Howard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maki.
Howard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maki swivels and escapes.
Howard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howard's hands.
Maki throws a hook but Howard avoids it easily.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Maki misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Howard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Howard.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
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!
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard. #T3#
Maki is pulling down on Howard's head. It's preventing any offense from Howard, at least for the moment.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maki wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Howard looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maki throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maki won't be happy with that. #T4#
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maki keeps working.
Maki tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position.
Howard looking to control but instead Maki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Howard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howard works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Howard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maki is looking to escape.
Maki tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
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#
A jab from Howard misses.
Howard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maki.
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Howard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maki.
Maki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maki misses the jab.#T1#
Maki throws a body kick that misses.
Howard misses the body punch
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Howard misses.
Howard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Howard slips under a jab.
Maki stuffs the takedown.
Howard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Howard shoots and misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki throwing a counter right hand but Howard manages to avoid it.
Maki lands a jab to Howard's midsection.
Maki misses with a looping left.
And Howard tries to counter it with a takedown but Maki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard throws an off balance right hand
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard. #T3#
Maki throws a shot from downtown. Howard moves away and avoids it.
Howard feints the counter takedown.
It looks like Maki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Howard tries to counter it with a takedown but Maki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but Maki gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
Maki tries to work over Howard's front leg with a kick but Howard checks it.
Howard with the counter takedown but Maki avoids it easily.
Howard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?
Maki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howard if he has to take too many more of those.
Maki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howard's head.
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
Howard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maki leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
That's time! Maki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Howard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
Howard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard shoots for a takedown but Maki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard scores with the left hand. Maki knows he should have avoided that one.
Howard moves out of range as Maki strikes.
Maki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howard.#T1#
A slow jab from Maki misses its intended target.
Howard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howard on the side of the head.
Maki looks to land a right hand but Howard moved out of range.
Howard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maki.
Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howard is defended easily by Maki.
Dean Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard with the counter takedown but Maki avoids it easily.
Howard swings for the body but Maki moves out of range. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Maki.
Howard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Maki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Howard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maki rather than just go for the knockout.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Maki.
Howard misses with a right hand
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Howard throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maki connects with a single shot there.
Howard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maki lands a lovely overhand right.
Howard tries for a takedown but Maki circles away easily
and Maki counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maki lands with a hook. Howard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maki, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Maki!
A very excited looking Seppo Maki 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.

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