Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Piotr misses with a wild body shot.
Piotr scores with a jab. Temirbekovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Piotr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Temirbekovich throws out a loose jab but Piotr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Temirbekovich misses.
Piotr moves out of range of the strikes.
Piotr misses with a hook. Temirbekovich ducked under it nicely.
Temirbekovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Piotr throws a lazy right hand but Temirbekovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirbekovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piotr.
It looked like Temirbekovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piotr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirbekovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Piotr is just out of range.
It seemed like Piotr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirbekovich avoids the body shot from Piotr.
It looked like Temirbekovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Piotr.
Temirbekovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirbekovich throws a body punch but Piotr moves out of range.
Piotr throws out a counter right but Temirbekovich avoids it with no problem.
Temirbekovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Piotr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A jab from Temirbekovich finds it's way through Piotr's defenses.
Good shot there by Piotr.
Temirbekovich slips under a jab from Piotr.
Piotr moves away from the strike by Temirbekovich.
Piotr misses with a looping right.
Temirbekovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Piotr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temirbekovich misses with a wild body shot.
Temirbekovich throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Temirbekovich's head coaches at RETARDATION CLINIC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Piotr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Piotr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temirbekovich.
Piotr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Temirbekovich throws a body punch but Piotr moves out of range.
It seemed like Piotr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piotr slips a jab from Temirbekovich.
Piotr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temirbekovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirbekovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Piotr feints a jab promting Temirbekovich to slip. Piotr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Temirbekovich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Piotr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Piotr duly obliges.
Temirbekovich ducks under a wild hook from Piotr.
Maciej Piotr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temirbekovich.
A right-left combo lands from Piotr.
Temirbekovich moves away from the strike by Piotr.
Temirbekovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Piotr throws out a loose jab but Temirbekovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirbekovich takes one on the button.
Piotr misses with a hook. Temirbekovich ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Piotr lands.
Piotr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Temirbekovich misses its intended target.
Temirbekovich misses with a right hand
enabling Piotr to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Piotr with a jab.
The fighters circling - Piotr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Temirbekovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Piotr lands.
Piotr with a nice cross.
Temirbekovich blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Temirbekovich misses its intended target.
Temirbekovich throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Temirbekovich looks to land a right hand but Piotr moved out of range.
Piotr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirbekovich throws an off balance right hand
letting Piotr counter with a right hand.
Piotr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Temirbekovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piotr.
Temirbekovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Piotr.
Piotr throws a counter combo.
Piotr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirbekovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piotr throws out the jab. #T4#
Temirbekovich misses with a hook. Piotr ducked under it nicely.
Temirbekovich misses with a wild body shot.
Piotr lands a jab-cross combination.
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirbekovich throws a hook but Piotr blocks it.
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr scores with a shot to the body.
Piotr connects with a nice looking jab.
Piotr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Temirbekovich.
It looked like Temirbekovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Piotr misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirbekovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr slips under a jab.
Temirbekovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piotr.
Temirbekovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Piotr, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Piotr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Temirbekovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piotr throws out the jab.
Piotr scores with a jab to the head.
Temirbekovich moves away from the strike by Piotr.
Piotr misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Piotr - just one landing.
Temirbekovich misses with an uppercut
and Piotr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temirbekovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piotr misses with a left hand
enabling Temirbekovich to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Piotr is rocked!
Piotr throws a combination that misses
and Temirbekovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Piotr is in trouble here! Temirbekovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
An out of breath Zaurbek Temirbekovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FREAKSHOW 2
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Quantavious Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Stilera dips to his left and cracks Quantavious Iii with an uppercut!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Quantavious Iii.
Stilera lands a right hand. #TD#
Stilera successfully pulls guard.
Quantavious Iii content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Stilera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quantavious Iii defends it easily.
Stilera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Stilera looking for a guillotine here but Quantavious Iii defends easily.
Quantavious Iii stays in close to Stilera's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Stilera is looking for a triangle but Quantavious Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Quantavious Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Stilera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quantavious Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Stilera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stilera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Quantavious Iii tries to get to full guard but Stilera has control of the leg.
Stilera winds up and cracks Quantavious Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SUB#
Stilera seems to be working for a kimura but Quantavious Iii defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Stilera is working for a kimura but Quantavious Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Stilera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Stilera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Stilera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Quantavious Iii to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Quantavious Iii shrugs it off.
Stilera fails to advance to Quantavious Iii's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Quantavious Iii avoids a strike by Stilera and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Stilera's guard! Fantastic escape!
Quantavious Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stilera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quantavious Iii is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Stilera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Quantavious Iii escapes and throws Stilera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stilera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Quantavious Iii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Quantavious Iii throwing shots but Stilera is blocking nicely.
Stilera trying to hold on to Quantavious Iii's head to control him but Quantavious Iii postures up.
Stilera is looking to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Stilera looking for submissions off his back.
Stilera is looking to improve his position.
Quantavious Iii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stilera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stilera wants to get back to full guard.
Stilera wants to get back to full guard but Quantavious Iii has mounted him!
Stilera is squirming around, avoiding Quantavious Iii's attempts to control the action.
Stilera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jaquante Quantavious Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Quantavious Iii looking to control.
Stilera is looking to work some ground and pound but Quantavious Iii has wrist control.
Quantavious Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stilera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stilera passes Quantavious Iii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stilera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stilera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stilera passes to full mount!
Stilera looking to ground and pound but Quantavious Iii is blocking nicely. #T6##SUB#
Stilera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Quantavious Iii is now in Stilera's guard. A big mistake from Stilera there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Quantavious Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stilera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quantavious Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Stilera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stilera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Stilera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quantavious Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Stilera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quantavious Iii's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stilera forces his way into half guard.
Stilera trying to mount his opponent but Quantavious Iii defends it. #T7##SUB#
Stilera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quantavious Iii defends it well.
Stilera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Stilera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quantavious Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Stilera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quantavious Iii is just riding it out for now. Stilera eventually gives up the hold.
Stilera wants to free his trapped foot but Quantavious Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stilera is working hard here to advance position.
Stilera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cibuka Stilera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stilera trying to control from half guard but Quantavious Iii is working away.
Quantavious Iii gets full guard.
Stilera trying to control but Quantavious Iii is working from the bottom.
Stilera controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quantavious Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.#T9#
Quantavious Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stilera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stilera trying to control but Quantavious Iii is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quantavious Iii lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Cibuka Stilera has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Stilera lands.
Stilera shoots in for a takedown but Quantavious Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stilera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quantavious Iii throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cibuka Stilera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stilera 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Cibuka Stilera!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Cibuka Stilera!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cibuka Stilera!

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

Event: ENIGMA 235
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Dagestani Monkey jabs at Trel's body.#CL2#
Trel gets tackled into the cage by Dagestani Monkey. Dagestani Monkey maintains the clinch. #TD#
Trel lands a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY ST PETERSBURG inform us that Dagestani Monkey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey working for a triangle but Trel defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trel landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey working for a triangle but Trel defends it easily.
Trel is looking to work some ground and pound but Dagestani Monkey has wrist control.
Trel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dagestani Monkey's head.#CUT#It looks like Inbred Dagestani Monkey has been cut.#T1##SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is looking for a triangle but Trel pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trel postures up and lands a big shot to Dagestani Monkey's brow. #SUB#
Trel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey looking for a guillotine here but Trel defends easily.
Trel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Inbred Dagestani Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trel defends it easily.
Trel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Trel is working Dagestani Monkey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#Inbred Dagestani Monkey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fat Trel!
After the fight, Fat Trel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFA 33
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Hoo misses with a wild body shot.
Mug Crusher works Hoo's body with a nice hook.
Mug Crusher lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mug Crusher there.
Mug Crusher's corner calls for a 1-2. Mug Crusher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Mug Crusher pushes Hoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoo blocking some punches.
Hoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mug Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoo can't find room to land a body shot as Mug Crusher controls the action. #TD2#
Hoo has Mug Crusher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mug Crusher tumbling to the mat - Hoo dives into Mug Crusher's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Hoo drops back looking for a leg! Mug Crusher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mug Crusher manages to kick Hoo off! Hoo jumps back into Mug Crusher's guard.
Mug Crusher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoo. #T2#
Hoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mug Crusher's head.
Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mug Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoo passes Mug Crusher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hoo. #T3#
Mug Crusher trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoo wants to pass to mount but Mug Crusher is defending the position.
Mug Crusher taking some punishment here, with Hoo in his half guard.
Hoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hoo seems to be working for a kimura but Mug Crusher defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Hoo trying to control the pace.
Hoo tries to pass to full mount but Mug Crusher defends it.
Hoo trying to control the pace.
Hoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Hoo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mug Crusher defend it? Hoo steps over the head and cranks it - Mug Crusher is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hoo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wa Hoo!
Wa Hoo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich backing away here, and Blankenship unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazendaevich is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Lazendaevich circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazendaevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blankenship slips a jab from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lazendaevich throws an overhand right that lands on Blankenship's shoulder, as Blankenship tries to avoid the shot.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
Lazendaevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship throws out a counter right but Lazendaevich avoids it with no problem.
Blankenship keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazendaevich wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Lazendaevich's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY ST PETERSBURG that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazendaevich is looking to counter punch.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.#T1#
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Lazendaevich.
Blankenship throws a fast counter high kick but Lazendaevich manages to duck under it in time.
Blankenship shoots and misses #CL#
and Lazendaevich counters by clinching up.
Lazendaevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazendaevich lands with a left to the head.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazendaevich throws a head punch that misses.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lazendaevich fails to land. #T2#
Lazendaevich is leaning against Blankenship and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Blankenship decides to pull guard.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Lazendaevich tries to pass.
Lazendaevich is working hard here to advance position.
Lazendaevich advances position into side control!
Lazendaevich tries to advance to mount but Blankenship denies him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lazendaevich tries to move to mount but Blankenship blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lazendaevich advances to full mount.
Blankenship is working to get back to half guard.
Lazendaevich controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Lazendaevich working for a guillotine from mount but Blankenship is in no mood to give up.
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Lazendaevich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blankenship is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lazendaevich wants to take his opponent's back but Blankenship doesn't allow it. #T4#
Lazendaevich controlling from mount. #SUB#
Lazendaevich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blankenship to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blankenship shrugs it off.
Lazendaevich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blankenship wants to hold on but Lazendaevich pushes him away.#SUB#
Lazendaevich goes for an armbar but Blankenship turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blankenship.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lazendaevich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship trying to control but Lazendaevich is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergeiy Lazendaevich 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#
Lazendaevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lazendaevich sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazendaevich avoids it this time.
Lazendaevich misses with a body shot.
Blankenship moves away from the strike by Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich misses with a right hand
and Blankenship connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Blankenship misses
and Lazendaevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lazendaevich scores with a nice head shot.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.#CL2#
Blankenship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lazendaevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Blankenship prevents a body shot from Lazendaevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazendaevich.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazendaevich prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lazendaevich fails to land.
Lazendaevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Blankenship is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazendaevich won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich is pressed up against the cage. Blankenship has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lazendaevich down to the mat. Lazendaevich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
Lazendaevich connects with a right hand. Blankenship shakes it off.
Lazendaevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blankenship counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazendaevich.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship with a poor takedown
and Lazendaevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazendaevich throws out a loose jab but Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazendaevich misses with a looping left.
Lazendaevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazendaevich pinned against the cage. Lazendaevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazendaevich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blankenship manages to circle out of the way.
Lazendaevich throws an off balance right hand
and Blankenship counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lazendaevich. No joy for Blankenship on that attempt.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lazendaevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.#T3#
Blankenship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazendaevich misses the target.
Blankenship ducks under a wild hook from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Lazendaevich misses with a wild body shot.
Blankenship fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blankenship is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lazendaevich but Lazendaevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lazendaevich misses with a straight left.
Blankenship is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lazendaevich takes a swing at Blankenship's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazendaevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Lazendaevich. That snapped Blankenship's head back.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Blankenship defending well as Lazendaevich loads up on a big left hand.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blankenship on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lazendaevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Blankenship counters with a three punch combo that has Lazendaevich backing up. Lazendaevich nods at Blankenship to acknowledge the strikes.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazendaevich sprawls well. Lazendaevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakobe Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship misses with a low kick as Lazendaevich jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergeiy Lazendaevich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Blankenship ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazendaevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich looks to throw the jab but Blankenship is out of range.
Blankenship is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blankenship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazendaevich wants it to stay on the feet.
Lazendaevich is looking to counter punch.
Blankenship shoots in but Lazendaevich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Blankenship tries to get set, Lazendaevich tries to push him back and clinch up but Blankenship manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
Lazendaevich looks to land a left hand but Blankenship moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lazendaevich misses its intended target.
Lazendaevich misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazendaevich. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
Lazendaevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blankenship counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blankenship.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakobe Blankenship.
Lazendaevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blankenship shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lazendaevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lazendaevich misses the jab.
Blankenship looks for a takedown but Lazendaevich sprawls well.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazendaevich tests Blankenship's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Blankenship wants to counter the offense by Lazendaevich and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazendaevich. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazendaevich tests Blankenship's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blankenship tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazendaevich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blankenship somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lazendaevich to score with a decent uppercut.
Lazendaevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Blankenship is rocked!#T3#
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazendaevich sprawls well. Lazendaevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Blankenship is still on wobbly legs! Can Lazendaevich finish him?
Lazendaevich scores with a punch to the head.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazendaevich stuffs the takedown.
Lazendaevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blankenship seems to have recovered his senses.
Lazendaevich misses with a wild body shot.
Lazendaevich sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazendaevich avoids it this time.
Lazendaevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Blankenship fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Blankenship moves forwards but Lazendaevich connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Blankenship fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazendaevich, pushing him back against the cage.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Lazendaevich prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazendaevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lazendaevich pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeiy Lazendaevich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lazendaevich 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeiy Lazendaevich!
A victorious Sergeiy Lazendaevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Quato checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Quato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obrenovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Obrenovic as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Obrenovic closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Quato successfully pulls guard.
Quato keeping moving, preventing Obrenovic from controlling successfully.
Quato is trying to hold Obrenovic in close to prevent damage but Obrenovic has managed to pass into half guard.
Quato trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quato is looking to improve his position.
Quato wants to control but Obrenovic is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Quato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obrenovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Obrenovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quato on the ground.
Quato is trying to maintain the position but Obrenovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Quato controlling the position well.
Quato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Quato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Quato actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obrenovic is thwarting Quato's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Quato looking for submissions off his back.
Quato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quato regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quato working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Quato is looking for a triangle but Obrenovic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Quato has his foot on Obrenovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obrenovic works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Obrenovic is posturing up here but Quato has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Obrenovic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Obrenovic has to tap! Slick submission there by Quato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quato Quato!
Our winner, Quato Quato, 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: KTC-185 Semi-Final
Date: Dec 27, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Nilo - just one landing.
Salami looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nilo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salami throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Salami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilo lands with an uppercut that bounces Salami off the ropes and back into range.
Nilo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nilo misses the jab.
Nilo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salami misses with a leg kick.
Nilo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salami dodges the punch combination from Nilo.
Salami swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salami tries a low kick but Nilo avoids it.
Nilo throws a lazy uppercut
and Salami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A shot to the body from Salami misses
and Nilo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilo staying out of range there.
Salami on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salami tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilo lands a head shot.
Nilo lands with a hook. Salami tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilo throws an off balance right hand
and Salami counters with a straight right hand.
Nilo throws a lazy uppercut
and Salami counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilo throws a jab when Salami was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salami! But no joy.
Nilo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilo lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salami stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Salami throws a lazy right hand but Nilo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilo.
Nilo throws a big shot that misses.
Nilo connects with a jab.
Nilo looks to land a left hand but Salami moved out of range nicely.
Nilo throws a looping overhand right but Salami ducks down to avoid it.
Nilo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salami with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salami throws a leg kick but Nilo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nilo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilo defending well as Salami loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Nilo lands.
That kick from Salami tenderised Nilo's leg. Nilo is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nilo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augusto Nilo is winning the standup battle so far.
Salami misses with a hook
and Nilo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilo throws a big shot that misses.
Salami thumps Nilo with a low kick.
Nilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salami can do to turn this around?
Nilo misses the jab.
Salami finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salami ducks under a wild hook from Nilo.
Nilo throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salami.
Salami slips a straight right by Nilo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salami lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nilo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nilo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nilo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilo, as that shot connected.
Salami misses with a right hand
enabling Nilo to counter with a crisp jab.
Salami throws a hook but Nilo avoids it easily.
Nilo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salami.
Nilo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilo thuds a left hand into Salami's body.
Nilo misses with a lunging right hand
and Salami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilo.
Salami appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Salami misses.
Nilo throws a jab when Salami was well out of range.
Salami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilo.
Salami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilo manages to avoid it.
Nilo throws a looping overhand right but Salami ducks down to avoid it.
Nilo ducks under a wild hook from Salami.#T2#
Salami walks into a straight right hand from Nilo.
Nilo scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salami tries to land a leg kick but Nilo saw it coming and moves away.
Nilo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salami.
Salami looks to land a right hand but Nilo moved out of range.
Salami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilo.
Nilo lands a jab.
Salami wants to slow Nilo down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilo misses with an uppercut
and Salami counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilo misses with a looping left.
Salami ducks under a wild hook from Nilo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Salami throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nilo to counter with a crisp jab.
Salami throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nilo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilo throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Salami misses.
Nilo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Nilo.
Salami misses with a hook. Nilo ducked under it nicely.
Nilo throws the left hand but Salami avoids the punch easily.
Salami swings widly with a right hand
and Nilo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salami misses with an uppercut.
Nilo throws a sloppy body shot
and Salami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Augusto Nilo has been cut.
Nilo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salami throws out a loose jab but Nilo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Salami misses with a looping left.
Nilo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Nilo misses the target.
Salami throws a hook but Nilo avoids it easily.
Nilo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nilo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salami looks to land a left hand but Nilo moved out of range nicely.
Salami moves out of range of the strikes.
Salami looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilo throws a big shot that misses.
Nilo throws a lazy uppercut
and Salami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilo misses with an uppercut.
Nilo lands with a shot to the body.
Nilo misses with a straight left. #T2#
Salami rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salami throws a lazy body kick
and Nilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilo throws a jab but it's blocked by Salami.
Nilo throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilo throws a jab but it's blocked by Salami.
Nilo moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salami. That's going to slow Nilo down.
A left lands for Nilo.
Nilo throws out a loose jab but Salami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salami slips a straight right by Nilo.
Salami throws an off balance right hand
and Salami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Nilo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Salami ducks under a wild hook from Nilo.
Nilo blocks the body kick.
Nilo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salami misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nilo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Salami.
Salami looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilo is just out of range.
Good exchange - Nilo coming out on top.
Nilo swings widly with a right hand
and Salami counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salami missing with a left hand there. Nilo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilo misses with an uppercut.
Salami throws an off balance right hand
and Nilo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilo ducks under a wild hook from Salami.
Nilo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salamis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nilo misses with a straight left.
Salami throws a looping overhand right but Nilo ducks down to avoid it.
Nilo throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Nilo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilo.
Nilo scores with a shot to the body.
Nilo slips a straight right by Salami.
Salami throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Salami misses.
Nilo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilo.
Salami misses with a left hand
and Nilo counters with a nice body shot.
Salami rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Salami ducks under a wild hook from Nilo.
Salami throws a wild body kick that Nilo sees coming a mile off.
Salami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilo manages to avoid it.
Nilo swings widly with a right hand
and Salami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salami avoids the body shot from Nilo.
A jab lands there for Nilo.
Salami takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nilo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salami.
Nilo jabs at Salami's body.
Salami uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Nilo had his way with Hossein Salami in that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Nilo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nilo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salami misses with a straight left.
Salami moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Nilo blocks the leg kick.
Nilo is looking to counter punch.
Nilo misses with a left hand
letting Salami counter with a right hand.
Nilo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nilo throws out a loose jab but Salami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salami slips a jab from Nilo.
Salami looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami avoids the body shot from Nilo.
Salami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilo ducks under a wild hook from Salami.
Nilo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Salami 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nilo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nilo swinging wildly here.
Nilo backing away here, and Salami unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nilo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salami throws a sloppy head kick
and Nilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salami moves away.
Nilo staying out of range there.
Nilo looks to land a left hand but Salami moved out of range nicely.
Salami takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salami throws a lazy right hand but Nilo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Salami misses. #T2#
Salami walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nilo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nilo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salami bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salami. Nilo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salami has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salami moves out of range as Nilo strikes.
Nilo scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salami counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nilo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salami was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nilo misses with a hook.
Nilo looks to land a right hand but Salami moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Nilo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nilo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Nilo!

Event: HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Juan Pablo staying out of range there.
Temirbekovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Temirbekovich moves away
and Temirbekovich counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temirbekovich looks to throw the jab but Juan Pablo is out of range.
Juan Pablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirbekovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirbekovich throws out the jab.
Temirbekovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirbekovich sets himself, and Juan Pablo steps forward looking for the clinch! Temirbekovich avoids it this time.#CL2#
Juan Pablo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich won't allow it.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Temirbekovich misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Temirbekovich misses with some punches.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Temirbekovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dario Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo blocks a body shot from Temirbekovich.
Temirbekovich digs a right hand into Juan Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juan Pablo's gas tank.
Temirbekovich scores with a shot to the side of Juan Pablo's head.
Temirbekovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juan Pablos head.
Temirbekovich tries to throw a body punch but Juan Pablo avoids it by throwing Temirbekovich back against the cage. #TD2#
Juan Pablo gets control of Temirbekovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juan Pablo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Juan Pablo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Juan Pablo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Temirbekovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Temirbekovich has control of Juan Pablo's left arm, preventing Juan Pablo from doing any damage.
Juan Pablo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juan Pablo looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Juan Pablo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temirbekovich is pulling down on Juan Pablo's head. It's preventing any offense from Juan Pablo, at least for the moment.
Temirbekovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juan Pablo passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juan Pablo slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temirbekovich missing with a left hand there. Juan Pablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juan Pablo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Temirbekovich moves away
and Temirbekovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Temirbekovich counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Pablo blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaurbek Temirbekovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Juan Pablo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirbekovich connects with a body shot that sends Juan Pablo's belly button to the back.
Temirbekovich throws a looping overhand right but Juan Pablo ducks down to avoid it.
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Juan Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Temirbekovich misses its intended target.
Temirbekovich misses with a hook #CL2#
and Juan Pablo counters by moving into the clinch.
Temirbekovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo blocking some punches.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Temirbekovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan Pablo.
Temirbekovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirbekovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan Pablo can do to turn this around?
Temirbekovich misses with the head strike. #T1#
Juan Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Juan Pablo jumps guard and drags Temirbekovich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juan Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temirbekovich defends it easily.#SUB2#
Juan Pablo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Temirbekovich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Juan Pablo's body to avoid the submission. Juan Pablo has instead reached around Temirbekovich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Juan Pablo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dario Juan Pablo!
Dario Juan Pablo is the new welterweight champion!

Event: HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv's corner calls for a 1-2. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses with a head kick.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a right hand that misses
and Mertel Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mertel Jr on the side of the head.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mertel Jr. Mertel Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Steppingstone Bonkers Iv.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv tries to land a leg kick but Mertel Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Mertel Jr throws out a counter right but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv avoids it with no problem.
Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Mertel Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv lands a left and a right that send Mertel Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mertel Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Viktor Mertel Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Steppingstone Bonkers Iv! Mertel Jr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv!

Event: Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Bingle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marquez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Bingle lands a big head kick that sends Marquez tumbling to the mat! Bingle takes a step backwards and waves Marquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dominic Marquez has been cut.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquez walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marquez limp body while Bingle jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquavious Bingle!
A relieved looking Daquavious Bingle 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: KTC-185 QTR FINAL
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Spence misses with a hook.
Salami misses with an uppercut
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salami stuns Spence with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salami.
Salami definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Salami was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salami misses with a right hand
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spence misses with a looping left.
Spence slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Spence.
Spence misses the body punch
and Salami counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salami throws a hook but Spence blocks it.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Salami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salami avoids the body shot from Spence.
Spence blocks a jab.
Spence's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spence throws a right hand that misses
and Salami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Spence slips a jab from Salami.
Salami with a hook.
Spence misses with a head kick.
Spence slips a jab from Salami.
Spence raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spence misses the jab.
Salami was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salami uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spence.
A jab from Salami misses. #CL#
Salami pushes Spence up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salami.
Salami misses with some punches.
Spence is trying to force a seperation but Salami has the dominant position.
Salami misses with some punches.
Salami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spence or not.
Salami throws a punch but it's blocked by Spence.
A head punch on the inside from Salami fails to land. #T2#
Spence is trying to break the clinch but Salami has him pressed against the ropes.
Salami misses with a punch on the inside.
Salami lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salami lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salami has a couple of punches blocked by Spence.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Salami fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spence.
Salami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Salami fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salami.
Salami has Spence pressed against the ropes, preventing Spence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Salami creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Salami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hossein Salami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Salami throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salami scoring well with a low kick there.
Spence moves out of range as Salami strikes.
Spence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spence can do to turn this around?
Salami moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Salami throws a sloppy body shot
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salami throws out the jab.
Spence just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence misses with a hook
and Salami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence looks to land a left hand but Salami moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence throws a shot from downtown. Salami moves away and avoids it.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Salami.
Spence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salami.
Salami moves out of range as Spence strikes.#T1#
Salami throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Salami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salami takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salami throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Salami cracks Spence with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Spence is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Spence is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Spence could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hossein Salami!
Our winner, Hossein Salami, 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: ENIGMA 230
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Mertel connects with the punch.#CL#
Malinowski instigates a clinch.
Mertel fails to pull guard.
A short right from Mertel on the inside.
Mertel jumps guard but Malinowski stands there with Mertel around his waist. Mertel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mertel.
Mertel working aggressively here.
Mertel is trying to pull guard but Malinowski has him pressed against the cage.
Cyprian Malinowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mertel.
Mertel is trying to pull guard but Malinowski has him pressed against the cage.
Malinowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malinowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Malinowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mertel backwards.
Malinowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mertel has a couple of punches blocked by Malinowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malinowski.
Mertel tries to pull guard but Malinowski won't allow it.
Mertel throws a punch but it's blocked by Malinowski.
Malinowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mertel.
Mertel swings wildly with an uppercut but Malinowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Malinowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malinowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mertel tries to pull guard but Malinowski won't allow it.
Mertel tries to pull guard but Malinowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Mertel misses with a punch on the inside.
Malinowski tries to work over Mertel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Malinowski.
Mertel misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mertel.
A short uppercut from Malinowski.
Mertel misses with some punches.
Mertel working aggressively here.
Malinowski lands a shoulder strike.
Mertel lands a right hand.
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Malinowski.
Mertel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malinowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mertel or not.
Malinowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mertel jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mertel misses with the head strike.
Mertel jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malinowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malinowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Mertel tries to throw a body punch but Malinowski avoids it by throwing Mertel back against the cage.
Mertel swings wildly with an uppercut but Malinowski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mertel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malinowski backwards.
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
Malinowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malinowski cracks Mertel with a nice body shot.
Malinowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mertel jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malinowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mertel jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mertel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malinowski lands a right hand.
Malinowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malinowski lands with a left to the head.
Mertel misses with the head strike.
Mertel tries to work over Malinowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Malinowski.
Mertel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Mertel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Malinowski closes the distance and clinches.
Malinowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mertel.
A nice left hand lands by Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mertel backwards.
Mertel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Nice body punch from Malinowski - that landed with a thud.
Malinowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Malinowski.
Mertel looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malinowski.
Malinowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malinowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Malinowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malinowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mertel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mertel is leaning against Malinowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malinowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mertel.
Mertel has a couple of punches blocked by Malinowski.
Mertel blocking some punches.
Malinowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mertels head.
Mertel tries to pull guard but Malinowski won't allow it.
Malinowski digs a right hand underneath Mertel's ribcage. Mertel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malinowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mertel.
Malinowski lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malinowski lands a right hand.
Malinowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mertel backwards.
Mertel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malinowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Malinowski. #T4#
Malinowski blocking some punches.
Mertel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malinowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malinowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mertel backwards.
Malinowski lands with a light punch inside.
Malinowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malinowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malinowski.
Malinowski is leaning against Mertel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malinowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malinowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malinowski has a couple of punches blocked by Mertel.
Mertel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mertel working aggressively here.
Mertel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malinowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Mertel is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malinowski.
Mertel is still on wobbly legs! Can Malinowski finish him?
Mertel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Mertel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mertel seems to have recovered his senses.
Malinowski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malinowski moves away from the strike by Mertel.
Mertel misses with a hook.#CL#
Malinowski rushes Mertel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyprian Malinowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Malinowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Malinowski.
Mertel jumps guard but Malinowski stands there with Mertel around his waist. Mertel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mertel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malinowski can't find room to land a body shot as Mertel controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mertel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Malinowski - that landed with a thud.
Malinowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mertel can do to turn this around?
Mertel takes a shot to the head.
Malinowski lands a left hand.
Malinowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malinowski lands an uppercut.
Malinowski lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mertel has a couple of punches blocked by Malinowski.
Mertel jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cyprian Malinowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mertel.
Malinowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mertel is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Malinowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malinowski.
Malinowski has a couple of punches blocked by Mertel.
Malinowski working aggressively here.
Malinowski lands a body punch. #T1#
Mertel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Mertel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Mertel.
Viktor Mertel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Malinowski pushes Mertel up against the cage in a clinch.
Malinowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mertel is trying to pull guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cyprian Malinowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malinowski cracks Mertel with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Malinowski.
Malinowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mertels head.
Malinowski lands a right hand.
Malinowski lands a shoulder strike.
Malinowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mertel.
Malinowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malinowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Malinowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malinowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malinowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Malinowski - that landed with a thud.
Malinowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Malinowski.
Malinowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mertels head. #T2#
Malinowski lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mertel to his knees! Malinowski keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyprian Malinowski!
Cyprian Malinowski is the new middleweight champion!
Cyprian Malinowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 230
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidor.
Sidor throws a body kick that misses
and Lazendaevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidor tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazendaevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lazendaevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidor.
Sidor lands with a shot to the body.
Sidor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich throws a hook to the side of Sidor's head but Sidor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Sidor blocks it.
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Sidor ducks down to avoid it.
Sidor throws out a counter right but Lazendaevich avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Sidor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lazendaevich did well to prevent Sidor getting side control.#SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidor pulls his head out easily.
Sidor wants to control but Lazendaevich is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lazendaevich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Lazendaevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for subs from the bottom but Sidor mounts him!
Sidor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sidor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sidor lands a nice shot to the head.
Sidor content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazendaevich gets back to half guard.
Sidor controlling the action here.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sidor seems content to control.#T2#
Lazendaevich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidor pulls his head out easily.
Sidor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.
Sidor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidor is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazendaevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sidor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidor pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sidor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Lazendaevich actively working from the bottom here.
Sidor trying to control from half guard but Lazendaevich is working away. #SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.
Sidor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidor pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidor lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidor pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Sidor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazendaevich's head.
Lazendaevich is refusing to be controlled, as Sidor sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sidor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lazendaevich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sidor.
Sidor is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sidor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidor pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sidor is trying to work for a kimura but Lazendaevich is defending well.
Sidor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wawrzyniec Sidor dominated that round.
That's time! Lazendaevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lazendaevich misses with a looping right.
Sidor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Lazendaevich.
Sidor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lazendaevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidor.
Sidor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Lazendaevich's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY ST PETERSBURG that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lazendaevich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sidor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lazendaevich misses with a wild body shot.
Sidor misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Lazendaevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidor slips under a jab from Lazendaevich.
Sidor misses the body punch
and Lazendaevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lazendaevich throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sidor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sidor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazendaevich is just out of range.
Lazendaevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lazendaevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidor tries a quick counter leg kick but Lazendaevich is wise to it.
Lazendaevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sidor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sidor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lazendaevich rather than just go for the knockout.
Sidor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lazendaevich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sidor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sidor lands a nice shot to the body.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Lazendaevich throws a hook but Sidor avoids it easily.
Sidor misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Sidor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazendaevich tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Sidor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sidor misses with a body kick.#T2#
Sidor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lazendaevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sidor lands a jab to Lazendaevich's midsection.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidor moves out of range as Lazendaevich strikes.
Sidor moves away from the strike by Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lazendaevich misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sidor or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazendaevich, which made it look bad.
Sidor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lazendaevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lazendaevich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lazendaevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Sidor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lazendaevich tries to buck Sidor off but Sidor is having none of it.
Sidor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazendaevich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sidor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sidor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazendaevich keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wawrzyniec Sidor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sidor tries to stand and escape but Lazendaevich is controlling the position. #SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidor pulls his head out easily.
Sidor slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidor works his way into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Sidor stalls from top position.
Lazendaevich tries to buck Sidor off but Sidor is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sidor is trying to get an arm triangle but Lazendaevich is defending well.
Lazendaevich tries to bench press Sidor off him but Sidor keeps the position.
Sidor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lazendaevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Sidor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wawrzyniec Sidor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazendaevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sidor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sidor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Lazendaevich. No joy for Sidor on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazendaevich misses the target.
Sidor digs a good hook to Lazendaevich's body.
Lazendaevich scores with a jab.
Sidor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazendaevich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sidor misses with a body shot.
Lazendaevich lands a body shot.
Sidor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lazendaevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidor moves away.
Sidor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sidor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lazendaevich.
Sidor moves out of range as Lazendaevich strikes.
Lazendaevich scores with a jab. Sidor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Sidor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Sidor.
No joy there for Sidor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sidor scores with a shot to the body.
Lazendaevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazendaevich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sidor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazendaevich.
A combination from Sidor does no damage.
Lazendaevich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sidor has time to react.
Sidor looks to land a combination but Lazendaevich avoids it well.
Sidor misses with a body kick.
Sidor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazendaevich.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lazendaevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazendaevich wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergeiy Lazendaevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wawrzyniec Sidor.
Sidor fails to land the takedown.
Sidor blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Sidor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Lazendaevich.
Lazendaevich throws a looping overhand right but Sidor ducks down to avoid it.
Lazendaevich throws a body punch but Sidor moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazendaevich misses the target.
Lazendaevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lazendaevich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lazendaevich loads up on a big right hand but Sidor slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sidor.
Lazendaevich misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Lazendaevich misses the shot to the body.
Sidor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sidor throws a right and a left that Lazendaevich avoids nicely.
Lazendaevich walks into a straight right hand from Sidor.
Sidor slips under a jab.
Lazendaevich misses with a body punch
and Sidor counters with a nice uppercut.
Lazendaevich misses with an uppercut.
Sidor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazendaevich throws a body punch but Sidor moves out of range.
Lazendaevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sidor. Sidor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Lazendaevich misses.
Lazendaevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidor counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sidor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lazendaevich is able to avoid easily.
Sidor cracks Lazendaevich with a good jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazendaevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Sidor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sidor wants to control but Lazendaevich is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lazendaevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sidor controlling the pace.
Lazendaevich is looking for a sweep. Sidor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sidor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wawrzyniec Sidor.
I've got Sidor 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wawrzyniec Sidor!

Event: KTC 185 - R7
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Vanderloo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salami swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salami avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salami was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanderloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Salami - just one landing.
Salami looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vanderloo looks to land a left hand but Salami moved out of range nicely.
Salami swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Salami blocks the low kick.
Salami appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salami defending well as Vanderloo loads up on a big left hand.
Salami scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vanderloo throws a series of punches but Salami moves out of range.
Salami tried to counter with a leg kick but Vanderloo avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami slips under a jab from Vanderloo.
Salami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanderloo throws out the jab.
Vanderloo missing with a left hand there. Salami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanderloo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salami doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanderloo as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Vanderloo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salami's head backwards.
Vanderloo misses with a body shot.
Vanderloo misses with a hook. Salami ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Vanderloo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanderloo looks to land a right hand but Salami moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salami darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Vanderloo misses.
As Vanderloo backs away, Salami returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanderloo works Salami's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Vanderloo ducks into a a hook from Salami and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#Vanderloo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderloo throws an off balance right hand
and Salami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanderloo is still on wobbly legs! Can Salami finish him?
Vanderloo slips a straight right by Salami.
Vanderloo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salami counters with a huge right that knocks Vanderloo out cold! Salami is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Salami!
Hossein Salami decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Mug Crusher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Mug Crusher.
Mug Crusher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mug Crusher.
Sloppy strikes from Fat. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Mug Crusher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Mug Crusher has closed the distance and engaged Fat in a clinch.
Mug Crusher lands with a left to the head.
Mug Crusher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fat tries to break the clinch but Mug Crusher is controlling the position.
Mug Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mug Crusher lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mug Crusher closes the distance and clinches.
Fat looking to stall.
Fat misses with a punch to the body.
Fat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mug Crusher throws a punch but it's blocked by Fat.
Mug Crusher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mug Crusher lands a shot to the body.
Fat throws a punch but it's blocked by Mug Crusher. #T1##BC#
Fat breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mug Crusher.
Mug Crusher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mug Crusher drops Fat with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mug Crusher follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hummus Mug Crusher!
Hummus Mug Crusher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Hammerstein avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Hammerstein with a series of wild strikes but Hammerstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez misses with a hook.#TD2#
Hernandez gets caught napping as Hammerstein dives in and scores a takedown. Hernandez manages to retain guard.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hammerstein has gone for a leg lock! Hernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammerstein's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hammerstein has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammerstein is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hammerstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Hammerstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.#SUB2#
Hammerstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hammerstein working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammerstein looks to move to half guard but instead Hernandez has passed into mount! Damn!
Hernandez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerstein working to try and regain half guard.
Hammerstein regains half guard.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.
Hammerstein gets full guard.
Hammerstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerstein wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hammerstein there!
Hammerstein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammerstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hernandez prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammerstein is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hammerstein keeps moving.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hammerstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hammerstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein wants to clinch.
Hammerstein is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Hammerstein.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammerstein feints the counter takedown.
Hammerstein blocks a jab.
Hammerstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammerstein scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hammerstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hammerstein throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammerstein's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVR##SUB2#
Hammerstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control.
Hammerstein is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hammerstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerstein tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hernandez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hammerstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount.
Hernandez trying to control but Hammerstein is having none of it.
Hammerstein is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Hernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammerstein is working to get back to half guard.
Hammerstein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hernandez prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammerstein can do to turn this around?
Hammerstein manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Hammerstein wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hammerstein there!
Hammerstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hammerstein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hammerstein tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerstein is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammersteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hammerstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerstein slips nicely into half guard.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Hammerstein keeps him under control.
Hammerstein not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Hammerstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Hammerstein eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but Hernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammerstein to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for a kimura here but Hernandez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hammerstein's guard. #T2#
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hernandez has picked Hammerstein up and slammed him! Hammerstein can't keep hold of the triangle and Hernandez manages to pass to side control!
Hammerstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hammerstein tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hammerstein trying to get back to full guard but Hernandez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hammerstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammerstein gets back to half guard.#T3#
Hammerstein tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hernandez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hammerstein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hammerstein gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hammerstein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernandez has passed into half guard!
Hammerstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jerry Hammerstein has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hernandez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hammerstein.
Hernandez takes a little break here. Hammerstein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mateo Hernandez.
Well Hernandez 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Tavernelli slips under a jab from Temirbekovich.
Tavernelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Temirbekovich swivels and escapes.
Nice shot by Temirbekovich.
Tavernelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temirbekovich has time to react.
Temirbekovich misses the jab.
Tavernelli misses with a straight right.
Temirbekovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Temirbekovich misses.
Tavernelli lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Tavernelli misses its intended target.
Tavernelli misses with a hook
and Temirbekovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tavernelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Temirbekovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirbekovich scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Tavernelli is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavernelli leaves his chin hanging out and Temirbekovich seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tavernelli crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
Zaurbek Temirbekovich retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Zaurbek Temirbekovich 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: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Mertel tests Osborne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Mertel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osborne momentarily. #CL2#
Osborne clinches up with Mertel and pushes him back against the cage.
Osborne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mertel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Osborne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osborne is pressed up against the cage. Mertel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Osborne down to the mat. Osborne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osborne walks into a left hand.
Mertel lands a jab to the head.
Osborne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mertel dips to his left and cracks Osborne with an uppercut!
Mertel throws a poor cross that misses
and Osborne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osborne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mertel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Osborne to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Osborne looks to clinch but Mertel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Osborne taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Viktor Mertel!
Viktor Mertel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ENIGMA 227
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Lazendaevich misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Binkowski counters with a shoot takedown. Lazendaevich fights it but they end up in guard.
Lazendaevich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lazendaevich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Binkowski slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Binkowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Binkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Lazendaevich is defending well.
Binkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Binkowski is trying to control. Lazendaevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binkowski lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Binkowski pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lazendaevich actively working from the bottom here.
Lazendaevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Binkowski. #T1#
Lazendaevich is staying active underneath Binkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Binkowski thows a huge punch but Lazendaevich dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.
Binkowski is trying to control. Lazendaevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Binkowski is taking a breather. Lazendaevich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Binkowski trying to pass the guard but Lazendaevich defending well.
Binkowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Binkowski tries to pass to full mount but Lazendaevich defends it.
Binkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Binkowski trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Lazendaevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Binkowski pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Lazendaevich is refusing to be controlled, as Binkowski sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Binkowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lazendaevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Binkowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Binkowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lazendaevich is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juliusz Binkowski!

Event: KTC 185 - R6
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Naji misses with a lunging right hand
and Salami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Arman Naji has been cut.
Salami looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salami scores with the left hand. Naji knows he should have avoided that one.
Salami ducks under a wild hook from Naji.
It seemed like Salami was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Naji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naji takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Naji misses.
Naji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salami looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salami lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Salami.
A slow jab from Naji misses its intended target.
Salami throws out a counter right but Naji avoids it with no problem.
Hossein Salami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Salami looks to move away, Naji throws a big counter combo but Salami just gets out of the way.
Salami keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salami.
Salami lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Naji is rocked!
Salami throws a low kick but Naji avoids it.
Salami throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Naji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salami buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Naji walks into a left hand.
Oh Naji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naji throws the left hand but Salami avoids the punch easily.
Naji seems to have got his legs back now.
Naji loads up on a big right hand but Salami slips the punch.
Naji definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salami fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Arman Naji's cut is getting worse.
Naji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salami dodges the punch combination from Naji.
Salami dodges the punch combination from Naji.
Naji throws a right hand that misses
and Salami counters with a left to the body.
Salami lands a really nice looking cross but Naji seems unphased.
Naji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salami moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Salami. #T2#
Salami thuds his shin into the meat of Naji's side.
Naji throws a right hand that Salami ducks under and follows up with a left that Salami also avoids with ease.
That kick from Salami tenderised Naji's leg. Naji is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Salami misses the target.
The fighters circling - Salami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salami lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salami throws out a loose jab but Naji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naji throws a series of punches but Salami moves out of range.
Naji 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.#KD2#
Salami cracks Naji with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Naji is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Naji is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naji connects with a crisp jab.
Naji looks to throw the jab but Salami is out of range. #KD2#
Salami cracks Naji with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Naji is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Naji is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2#Arman Naji's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salami moves away from the strike by Naji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hossein Salami will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Arman Naji's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Salami throws a body shot but no joy.
Naji throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Naji.
Salami throws a hook but Naji blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Naji misses its target.
A head kick by Salami misses
and Naji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salami connects with a leg kick.
Naji looks to land a combination but Salami avoids it well.
Salami throws a jab but it's blocked by Naji.
Salami misses with a straight left.
Naji feints a jab promting Salami to slip. Naji then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salami slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hossein Salami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salami misses with a jab to the body
and Naji counters with a stiff right hand.
Naji misses with a looping right.
Salami appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salami slips under a jab.
Naji defending well as Salami loads up on a big left hand.
Salami slips under a jab from Naji.
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!
Naji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salami throws out the jab. #T1#
Naji lands with an uppercut that bounces Salami off the ropes and back into range.
Naji connects with a nice looking jab.
Salami throws a good cross that connects.
Salami throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naji is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Naji ducks into a a hook from Salami and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
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!
Naji throws a hook but Salami avoids it easily.
Naji avoids the body shot from Salami.
Naji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naji just misses with a punch to the body.
Naji staying out of range there.
Arman Naji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salami blocks a jab.
Naji throws a series of punches but Salami avoids them all with ease.
Salami throws a leg kick which misses Naji's front leg but catches the back leg as Naji tries to avoid it.
Salami lands with a shot to the body.
Salami lands a jab.#T2#
Naji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salami ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Naji misses.
Salami misses with a looping left.
Naji was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salami wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salami catches Naji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salami misses with a straight right.
Salami connects with an inside leg kick.
Salami misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naji throws a hook but Salami avoids it easily.
Salami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salami.
Naji throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Salami scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Naji doesn't seem bothered though.
Salami takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hossein Salami takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Arman Naji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Salami throws a body punch but Naji moves out of range.
Naji looks to land a combination. Salami sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naji's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Salami connects with a right hand. Naji shakes it off.
Salami blocks a jab.
Naji misses with a hook. Salami ducked under it nicely.
Naji misses the jab.
Salami misses the jab.
Naji throws a body shot but no joy.
Naji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naji is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salami moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Naji drops his guard momentarily, allowing Salami to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Naji! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Salami takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hossein Salami!
Hossein Salami seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 115
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Quantavious Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Quantavious Iii. #CL2#
Quantavious Iii darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quantavious Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quantavious Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Quantavious Iii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Quantavious Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quantavious Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quantavious Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quantavious Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov tries a body shot but Quantavious Iii blocks it.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quantavious Iii's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Quantavious Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quantavious Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Quantavious Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Quantavious Iii lands a shot to the body.
Quantavious Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quantavious Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quantavious Iii digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Quantavious Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quantavious Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Quantavious Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quantavious Iii lands a right hand.
Quantavious Iii lands with a left to the head.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Quantavious Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quantavious Iii gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quantavious Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Quantavious Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Quantavious Iii.
A short body shot lands from Quantavious Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Quantavious Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii lands with a right to the head.
Quantavious Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quantavious Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Quantavious Iii is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quantavious Iii lands a body punch.
Quantavious Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quantavious Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Quantavious Iii lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii lands a right hand. #ROC2#Kozlov is rocked!
Quantavious Iii pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Quantavious Iii.
Quantavious Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quantavious Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Quantavious Iii dips a shoulder and cracks Kozlov with a mighty uppercut! Kozlov falls back against the cage and Quantavious Iii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kozlov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Quantavious Iii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaquante Quantavious Iii!
Jaquante Quantavious Iii is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jaquante Quantavious Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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