Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Romanow
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Porfirigo to the mat! Porfirigo manages to get full guard.

Porfirigo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bakarow effectively controlling the action here.
Bakarow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Porfirigo up against the cage.
Bakarow jumps guard but Porfirigo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow lands a jab to the head.
Bakarow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Porfirigo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porfirigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakarow keeps working. #T1#
Bakarow trying to get back to full guard but Porfirigo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Porfirigo tries to control but Bakarow wriggling away.
Porfirigo avoids the attempt from Bakarow to control.
Porfirigo trying to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow gets back to half guard.#T2#
Bakarow tries to roll over but Porfirigo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura but Bakarow is defending well.
Bakarow works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Porfirigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bakarow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bakarow has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow throwing strikes but missing.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Porfirigo 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#
Bakarow wants to get back to full guard.
Bakarow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Porfirigo is working away from the top position though.
Porfirigo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Porfirigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bakarow lands a head kick! #T4##TD#
Porfirigo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a kimura but Bakarow is defending it quite comfortably.
Bakarow tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Porfirigo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bakarow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porfirigo, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Bakarow to work.
Porfirigo prevents a body shot from Bakarow.
Bakarow goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bakarow jumps guard. #SUB#
Porfirigo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Porfirigo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakarow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Porfirigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porfirigo's guard. #REVB#
Bakarow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porfirigo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bakarow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Porfirigo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bakarow wants to improve his position but instead Porfirigo has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bakarow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porfirigo. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Bakarow is looking to escape.
Porfirigo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakarow's head.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet.
Bakarow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Porfirigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bakarow is just riding it out for now. Porfirigo eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bakarow tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg. #SU#
Porfirigo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bakarow to get to his feet.
Bakarow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bakarow. #BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow lands with a kick to the temple. Porfirigo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porfirigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porfirigo sprawls well. Porfirigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo sets himself, and Bakarow steps forward looking for the clinch! Porfirigo avoids it this time.#CL2#
Bakarow instigates a clinch.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Porfirigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bakarow was covering up waiting for the punch and Porfirigo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porfirigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakarow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tayaen Porfirigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porfirigo is controlling him.
Bakarow is pulling down on Porfirigo's head. It's preventing any offense from Porfirigo, at least for the moment.
Bakarow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Porfirigo postures up in Bakarow's guard and throws a big left but Bakarow blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Porfirigo trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porfirigo fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow wants to counter with a clinch but Porfirigo pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Porfirigo keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Porfirigo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt - Bakarow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porfirigo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakarow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Bakarow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Porfirigo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Porfirigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bakarow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between Bakarow's legs - danger averted.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Bakarow kicks Porfirigo off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakarow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away.
A big right from Porfirigo misses.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow is looking to clinch but Porfirigo is avoiding it.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Porfirigo against the cage.

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 Tayaen Porfirigo.
I think Porfirigo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: MFC - 41
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Crocop throws a jab when Mantzurin was well out of range.
Mantzurin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crocop misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Mantzurin clinches up against the cage.
Crocop struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantzurin controls his hands.
Mantzurin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mantzurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monni Mantzurin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Mantzurin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crocop's half guard.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin controlling the pace. #SU2#
Mantzurin stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
A head kick by Crocop misses #TD2#
and Mantzurin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crocop!
Crocop is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Crocop is trying to escape and Mantzurin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Crocop is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mantzurin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monni Mantzurin!
A relieved looking Monni Mantzurin 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: MFC - 39
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mantzurin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Patryk to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mantzurin pushes Patryk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Patryk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patryk with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Mantzurin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patryk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patryk.
Mantzurin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mantzurin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mantzurin trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantzurin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk being controlled here, momentarily.
Patryk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantzurin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mantzurin is thwarting Patryk's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Mantzurin seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Patryk wants to improve his position but Mantzurin is controlling well.
Mantzurin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Mantzurin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patryk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patryk.
Mantzurin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantzurin stands up over Patryk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mantzurin stays in close to Patryk's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mantzurin has gone for a leg lock! Patryk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mantzurin's guard.#REVR#
Mantzurin controlling Patryk's posture. #T3#
Patryk trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mantzurin is working an open guard so Patryk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Patryk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantzurin.
As Mantzurin tries to get set, Patryk tries to push him back and clinch up but Mantzurin manages to avoid the attempt.
Mantzurin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patryk's waist but Patryk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantzurin off to one side.
Mantzurin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patryk. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patryk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantzurin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantzurin shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk dodges the punch combination from Mantzurin.
Mantzurin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patryk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantzurin lands a head kick. Patryk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mantzurin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patryk tries to avoid it but Mantzurin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patryk to the ground. Patryk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patryk misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mantzurin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mantzurin rushes Patryk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mantzurin - that landed with a thud.
Patryk is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mantzurin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patryk regains guard immediately.
Mantzurin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patryk trying to keep a closed guard but Mantzurin is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Mantzurin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantzurin cracks Patryk with a solid left hand.#CUT2#Lukasz Patryk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mantzurin wants to stand but Patryk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mantzurin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Patryk's head.
Mantzurin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Lukasz Patryk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monni Mantzurin!
A relieved looking Monni Mantzurin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Justen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Unbelivable ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unbelivable no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Justen tries to free his leg and advance position but Unbelivable is retaining full guard.
Justen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Justen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Justen preventing the sweep.
Unbelivable is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Unbelivable manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Justen has his foot on Unbelivable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unbelivable works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Unbelivable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justen has a closed guard, preventing Unbelivable from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Justen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Unbelivable gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Justen controls Unbelivable momentarily but Unbelivable frees himself.
Justen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unbelivable is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Justen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Justen working for a triangle but Unbelivable defends it easily.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Justen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Justen working for a triangle but Unbelivable defends it easily. #SU2#
Justen is working an open guard so Unbelivable takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Unbelivable looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Justen is looking for a triangle but Unbelivable pushes his legs off easily.
Justen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unbelivable.
Justen looking to control.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Justen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Unbelivable drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Unbelivable as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Justen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Unbelivable! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Herbert Justen spoke after the fight, saying 'His BJJ sucks...'.

Event: MFC - 37
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin looks for a takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantzurin.
An inside leg kick from Shakespeare misses.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Shakespeare has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mantzurin closes the distance but Shakespeare moves to the side
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses with a hook to the body
and Mantzurin counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Mantzurin to acknowledge the strikes.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Mantzurin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mantzurin throws a leg kick
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare scores with the left hand. Mantzurin knows he should have avoided that one.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mantzurin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantzurin throws a fast counter high kick but Shakespeare manages to duck under it in time.
Shakespeare tries to land a front kick but Mantzurin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shakespeare sets himself, and Mantzurin steps forward looking for the clinch! Shakespeare avoids it this time.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mantzurin stumbling backwards into the cage! Mantzurin bounces back off the cage towards Shakespeare, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Shakespeare lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Shakespeare celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robbie Shakespeare!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Albertson did well to prevent Mantzurin getting side control.
Mantzurin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Mantzurin trying to mount his opponent but Albertson defends it.
Mantzurin content to control rather than advance.
Mantzurin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mantzurin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Albertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin trying to control the pace.
It looks like Mantzurin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mantzurin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mantzurin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Albertson has hold of Mantzurin's hands but Mantzurin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Mantzurin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Albertson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monni Mantzurin!
Monni Mantzurin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Bakarow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Bakarow pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakarow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bakarow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jadiel Frost has been cut.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Frost scores with a kick to the body.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bakarow clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bakarow counter with a right hand.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakarow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage. #TD2#
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Bakarow managing to control the position.
Bakarow wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost throws a strike but Bakarow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bakarow stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Frost is rocked!#SUB2#
Bakarow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bakarow.
Oh Frost is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost struggling a bit here.
Bakarow lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow cracks Frost with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bakarow immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Frost is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bakarow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Bakarow!

Event: Conquest XIV
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Jab by Bowen .
A big left from Bowen misses.
Bowen scores with a nice body kick.
Bowen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unbelivable was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowen .
Bowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unbelivable moves away.
Unbelivable takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable avoids the head kick by Bowen .
Unbelivable wants to counter with a clinch but Bowen pushes him away.
Unbelivable is looking to clinch but Bowen is avoiding it.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowen sprawls well. Bowen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowen counters with an outside leg kick.
Bowen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowen lands a high kick!
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!
Bowen jabs Unbelivable to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Unbelivable takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Unbelivable looks winded!
OH! Unbelivable has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bowen smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bowen unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Unbelivable sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Bowen !
A very excited looking Luke Bowen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: OFK 446 -
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Hakansson fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Hakansson drives through with a takedown into Bakarow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hakansson trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
Bakarow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bakarow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakansson's head.#SUB2#
Bakarow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bakarow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakarow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakarow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving. #SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakarow defends well.
Bakarow wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up and waves to Hakansson to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson. #TD2#
Bakarow shoots in and gets a takedown into Hakansson's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakarow tries to stand but Hakansson is controlling from the bottom.
Hakansson trying to keep a closed guard but Bakarow is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hakansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hakansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakarow is aware though and is defending well.
Hakansson keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Bakarow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bakarow cracks Hakansson with a solid left hand.
Bakarow works over Hakansson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hakansson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bakarow is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hakansson.
Hakansson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bakarow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
A nice elbow there by Bakarow.
Bakarow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hakansson wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Bakarow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hakansson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hakansson is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
That's time! Hakansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakarow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakansson somewhat.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bakarow moves into range and clinches up with Hakansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakarow tries to clinch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakarow sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hakansson.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bakarow somewhat.
Hakansson throws a series of punches but Bakarow avoids them all with ease.
Hakansson cracks Bakarow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hakansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakarow tries to avoid it but Hakansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakarow to the ground. Bakarow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow throws the kick towards the body but Hakansson avoids it.
Hakansson dodges the punch combination from Bakarow. #T2#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakarow as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Hakansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakarow!

Bakarow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakansson.
Bakarow misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Bakarow jumps into guard, dragging Hakansson to the mat.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakarow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakansson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Bakarow has gone for a leg lock! Hakansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bakarow's guard.#REVR#
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hakansson manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a kimura here.
Bakarow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakarow.#T4#
Bakarow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bakarow stands up over Hakansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakarow stands and throws Hakansson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hakansson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakansson swivels and escapes.
Bakarow tries to clinch up but Hakansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sergey Bakarow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakarow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Hakansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakarow!
Bakarow holds on to Hakansson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bakarow struggling a bit here.
Bakarow is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hakansson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Hakansson working away.
Bakarow is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hakansson tries for a kimura but Bakarow is defending well.
Bakarow is trying to buck Hakansson off.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakarow is trying to control Hakansson's posture but Hakansson avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakansson pinned against the cage. Hakansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hakansson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bakarow to the mat! Bakarow manages to get full guard.
Bakarow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakansson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Hakansson looking to pass the guard.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bakarow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hakansson defends well.
Bakarow is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakarow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to clinch up.
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses.
Hakansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakarow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bakarow enables Hakansson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bakarow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hakansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bakarow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Patryk swings for the body but Mantzurin moves out of range.
Mantzurin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Mantzurin 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.#SUB2#
Patryk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantzurin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantzurin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patryk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Patryk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantzurin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mantzurin drops back looking for a leg! Patryk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patryk manages to kick Mantzurin off! Mantzurin jumps back into Patryk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin won't allow Patryk to sweep him here. #T1#
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk has Mantzurin pulled in close to control his posture.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Patryk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantzurin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantzurin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantzurin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patryk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mantzurin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving.
Mantzurin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mantzurin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mantzurin works over Patryk with some ground and pound from guard.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##ES2#
Patryk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mantzurin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mantzurin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Patryk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mantzurin prevents it.
Mantzurin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mantzurin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mantzurin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantzurin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patryk is defending well.#T4#
Patryk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mantzurin is defending well for now.
Patryk goes for a takedown attempt but Mantzurin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Patryk gets tackled into the cage by Mantzurin. Mantzurin maintains the clinch.
Mantzurin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monni Mantzurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk is trying to break the clinch but Mantzurin is controlling him.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Mantzurin manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mantzurin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mantzurin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patryk, pushing him back against the cage.
Patryk looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mantzurin fails with the takedown.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Patryk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps into guard, dragging Patryk to the mat.
Patryk tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
Mantzurin wants to sweep but no luck.
Patryk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patryk looking to sit in guard and control but Mantzurin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Patryk has his foot on Mantzurin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantzurin works his way back into a safe position though.
Patryk trying to keep a closed guard but Mantzurin is proving a slippery customer.
Mantzurin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patryk can do to turn this around?
Patryk keeping full guard, as Mantzurin tries to pass.
Patryk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantzurin controls the pace.#SU#
Mantzurin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Mantzurin. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
Patryk misses with a low kick as Mantzurin jumps back.
Patryk fails with the takedown.#T2##CL#
Mantzurin has Patryk up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Mantzurin manages to break the clinch.
Patryk tries to clinch there but Mantzurin circles away.
Patryk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantzurin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monni Mantzurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mantzurin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monni Mantzurin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Patryk is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Mantzurin there. #CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantzurin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patryk is trying to maintain the position but Mantzurin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mantzurin content to control rather than advance.
Mantzurin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Mantzurin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.
Mantzurin slips a nice elbow through Patryk's hands, connecting with Patryk's forehead.#CUT#That has opened up Lukasz Patryk's cut even more.#T4#
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but Patryk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mantzurin is working for a kimura but Patryk is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patryk has his hands clasped together around Mantzurin's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantzurin trying to mount his opponent but Patryk defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monni Mantzurin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mantzurin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mantzurin breaks from the clinch.
Patryk dives in for a single leg takedown but Mantzurin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patryk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control. Patryk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patryk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mantzurin is working away from the top position though.
Patryk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantzurin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantzurin working the head and body with strikes.
Mantzurin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Mantzurin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patryk manages to get to full guard.
Mantzurin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Patryk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mantzurin seems keen to control Patryk's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patryk trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Patryk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patryk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monni Mantzurin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Patryk instigates a clinch.
Patryk tries to stall but Mantzurin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Mantzurin holds him up against the cage and eventually Patryk drops back down to his feet.
Patryk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mantzurin is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patryk. #T3##TD2#
Patryk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mantzurin regains guard immediately.
Patryk is standing up over Mantzurin. Mantzurin looks to escape but Patryk dives into side control. #REVR#
Patryk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mantzurin manages to get back to half guard.
Patryk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mantzurin is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard. #ES#
Mantzurin has one foot on Patryk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Patryk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patryk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.
Monni Mantzurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.#CL#
Mantzurin forces Patryk back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mantzurin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Patryk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mantzurin to the mat. Mantzurin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patryk defends well.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Mantzurin keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukasz Patryk.
I think Mantzurin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monni Mantzurin!
A very excited looking Monni Mantzurin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.

Event: Conquest XI
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Nicholas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Unbelivable or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholas, which made it look bad.
Nicholas throws a counter combo.
Unbelivable just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicholas throws a shot to the body.
Unbelivable wants to clinch but Nicholas slips to the side
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
Unbelivable is breathing heavily.
Nicholas connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Nicholas lands a big right hand that sends Unbelivable crashing to the mat! Nicholas stays standing though and waves Unbelivable back to his feet!#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholas catches Unbelivable with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Unbelivable forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franz Nicholas!
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Mantzurin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mazepin, up you get! #TD#
Mantzurin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mantzurin has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Mantzurin is working for a kimura but Mazepin is defending it quite comfortably.
Mantzurin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mantzurin trying to control the pace.
Mantzurin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.#T1#
Mantzurin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mantzurin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mazepin quite badly. Mazepin pulls Mantzurin in close trying to recover. Mantzurin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mazepin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mazepin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monni Mantzurin!
Monni Mantzurin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: OFK 437 -
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Misawa misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Misawa back into the cage.
Bakarow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakarow blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Bakarow 's eye.
Bakarow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakarow blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Bakarow avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Misawa rushes Bakarow and presses him up against the cage.
Bakarow avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bakarow's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakarow's defenses.
Bakarow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Misawa up against the cage.#T1#
Bakarow is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa tries to bum rush Bakarow with a series of wild strikes but Bakarow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakarow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Misawa blocks it well.#CL#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Misawa lands a body punch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Misawa. Those never looked like landing.
Misawa misses with a low kick.
Bakarow misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bakarow. #TD2#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Misawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Misawa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakarow swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Misawa. #CL#
Misawa has Bakarow up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakarow blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa blocks the elbow strike.
Bakarow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Bakarow.
Bakarow misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakarow or not.
I was talking to Misawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Bakarow shrugs off.
Bakarow prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Bakarow blocks the elbow strike.
Bakarow misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakarow or not.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakarow's elbow.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakarow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Bakarow tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Bakarow back against the cage.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Bakarow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Misawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.#T4#
Bakarow stalling in the clinch but Misawa improves position.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakarow's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakarow prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Bakarow is looking to control Misawa's arms but Misawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakarow has his back to the cage.
Bakarow wants to break free but Misawa has control.
Bakarow misses with a knee strike.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bakarow looking to stall.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Bakarow controls the action.
Misawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakarow wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bakarow gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Misawa darts in and clinches Bakarow up against the cage.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Bakarow is looking to control Misawa's arms but Misawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakarow has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Misawa cracks Bakarow with a nice body shot.
Bakarow blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mitsu Misawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Misawa closes the distance and pushes Bakarow back into the cage.
Misawa lands a body shot.
Misawa being controlled against the cage.
Bakarow avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.#T1#
Bakarow avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Bakarow wants to get back to striking at distance but Misawa won't allow it.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Bakarow avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Misawa lands a left and a right that send Bakarow crashing to the mat, dazed. Misawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakarow is still on wobbly legs! Can Misawa finish him?
Bakarow looks up at the clock. Bad move! Misawa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bakarow. Misawa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsu Misawa!
A very excited looking Mitsu Misawa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFC - 18
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Anstey looks to land a combination. Mantzurin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mantzurin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Mantzurin manages to avoid it.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Mantzurin avoids it well.
Mantzurin dives in for a single leg takedown but Anstey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mantzurin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mantzurin showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantzurin prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Anstey pushes Mantzurin off looking to stand but Mantzurin dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Mantzurin throws a strike but Anstey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantzurin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mantzurin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantzurin wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Mantzurin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mantzurin tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Mantzurin isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mantzurin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anstey swivels and escapes.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
A swing and a miss from Anstey.
Mantzurin tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey thows a leg kick but Mantzurin checks it
and Mantzurin counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Mantzurin darts in and clinches Anstey up against the cage.
Mantzurin is looking for a takedown.
Mantzurin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.
Mantzurin wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Mantzurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin shoots in looking for a takedown. Anstey tries to sprawl out of it but Mantzurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anstey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Mantzurin pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mantzurin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anstey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mantzurin scrambles back to his feet.
Anstey tests Mantzurin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey digs a good body shot into Mantzurin's ribs.#KD#
Anstey drops Mantzurin with a left right combo! Anstey follows him down to the ground into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping him busy. #T4#
Anstey lands a nice forearm strike.
Anstey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anstey trying to control the position but Mantzurin is working away.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anstey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mantzurin gets back to half guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control but can't.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mantzurin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anstey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anstey misses with a combination #TD2#
and Mantzurin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mantzurin trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mantzurin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin controlling from the top position.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantzurin can do to turn this around?
Mantzurin being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anstey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantzurin postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Mantzurin stops Anstey from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantzurin manages to avoid it.
Mantzurin throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Mantzurin dodges the punch combination from Anstey. #T2##TD2#
Mantzurin scores with a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey trying to control the position.
Anstey is looking to sweep but instead, Mantzurin has passed into half guard.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Mantzurin is controlling well.
Anstey looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantzurin wants to take a breather but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey trying to control from the bottom.
Mantzurin trying to advance position but Anstey counters by regaining guard. #ES#
Anstey kicks Mantzurin off and gets to his feet.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantzurin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mantzurin shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Mantzurin with a poor takedown
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantzurin is breathing heavily.
Anstey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mantzurin under the eye.#TD#
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantzurin is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mantzurin tries to kick Anstey off in order to stand up. Anstey Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Mantzurin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey throws a right and a left that Mantzurin avoids nicely.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
Mantzurin misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mantzurin on the side of the head.
Anstey leaves Mantzurin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
Mantzurin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anstey feints with a jab and clips Mantzurin right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Mantzurin is sent crashing into the canvas and Anstey leaps in for the kill! Mantzurin tries to get to his feet but Anstey is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Mantzurin is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
In his post fight interview, Corwin Anstey gave a big smile as he said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: Conquest VII
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Steel connects with a jab.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unbelivable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Unbelivable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Unbelivable looks winded!
Unbelivable tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Unbelivable on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Steel bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Unbelivable! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Unbelivable is rocked!
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Unbelivable is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Unbelivable's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Unbelivable.
Steel forces the positional change into back control.
Unbelivable seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Steel working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Unbelivable is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Steel has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Unbelivable taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Steel!
After winning the bout, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: MFC- 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Seagal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Seagal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mantzurin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Mantzurin scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Seagal closes the distance and clinches.
Mantzurin has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seagal is trying to push Mantzurin away but Mantzurin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal is trying to push Mantzurin away but Mantzurin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Mantzurin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seagal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seagal is trying to stand up here but Mantzurin is controlling him well. #T1#
Mantzurin not doing much here.
Mantzurin prevents Seagal from standing back up. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mantzurin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mantzurin drops an elbow to the side of Seagal's head.
Seagal is trying to stand up here but Mantzurin is controlling him well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mantzurin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Seagal could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mantzurin has cracked it and Seagal is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mantzurin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monni Mantzurin!
Our winner, Monni Mantzurin, 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.
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'.

Event: OFK 432 -
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Bakarow looks for a takedown but Tawake sprawls well.
Bakarow with a poor takedown
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakarow moves away from the strike by Tawake.
Bakarow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Bakarow rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakarow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tawake avoids it really well and circles away.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bakarow has Tawake up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Bakarow jumps guard but Tawake stands there with Bakarow around his waist. Bakarow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow dives in and grabs Tawake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tawake pushes down on Bakarow's head and hops out.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakarow avoided it.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakarow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tawake dips to his left and cracks Bakarow with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Tawake. No joy for Bakarow on that attempt.
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Bakarow moves out of range easily.
Tawake connects with a right hand. Bakarow shakes it off.
Bakarow shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Bakarow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tawake on his heels. He'll look to pass Tawake's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Tawake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tawake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Bakarow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bakarow fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Tawake.
As Bakarow backs away, Tawake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bakarow doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Bakarow jabs Tawake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakarow's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3##TD2#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tawake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tawake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but Tawake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tawake slips nicely into half guard.
Tawake is looking to stall here but Bakarow recovers full guard.
Bakarow wants to stand but Tawake is controlling the position. #SU#
Tawake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bakarow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bakarow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakarow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tawake 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 Bakarow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakarow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tawake misses with a hook
and Bakarow counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakarow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tawake.#TD2#
Bakarow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tawake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bakarow moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Tawake tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Bakarow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakarow is putting a hurting on Tawake here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up.
No luck for Bakarow with that takedown attempt.
Bakarow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Bakarow blocks a jab.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Tawake tests Bakarow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown. Tawake tries to sprawl out of it but Bakarow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tawake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tawake swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Tawake.#T2#
Bakarow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Bakarow was not able to check.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake is looking to control Bakarow's arms but Bakarow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tawake has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakarow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tawake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakarow scrambles back to his feet.
Bakarow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him. #T3#
Tawake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakarow on the side of the head.
Bakarow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
Tawake lands a left hand.
Bakarow tries to work over Tawake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tawake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tawake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bakarow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tawake after a bit of a struggle.
Tawake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tawake.
Still in the clinch, Tawake scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Bakarow tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake scores with a body shot.
Bakarow shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tawake lands a head kick!
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tawake counters with an outside leg kick.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Tawake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tawake takes a swing at Bakarow's ribcage but misses.
Tawake is looking to slow Bakarow down with leg kicks.
Bakarow moves out of range of the leg kick from Tawake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tawake tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tawake to the ground. Tawake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawake swivels and escapes.
Bakarow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Bakarow in the body.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tawake sprawls well. Tawake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakarow avoided it.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Tawake throws the kick towards the body but Bakarow avoids it.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Tawake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakarow is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bakarow postures up in Tawake's guard and throws a big left but Tawake blocks it.
Tawake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tawake wants to improve his position but instead Bakarow has moved into half guard.
Tawake tries to kick Bakarow off but Bakarow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Bakarow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tawake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tawake is trying to get back to full guard.
Sergey Bakarow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bakarow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU2#
Bakarow decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergey Bakarow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tawake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tawake is looking to land body kicks.
Bakarow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bakarow is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tawake lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Bakarow swinging wildly here.
Tawake tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakarow dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bakarow clinches up with Tawake and pushes him back against the cage.
Tawake lands a body shot.
Bakarow blocks a body shot from Tawake.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
Tawake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Bakarow can't find room to land a body shot as Tawake controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Tawake. #T4##BC#
Tawake breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Tawake lands.
Bakarow checks a low kick from Tawake.
Bakarow looks to clinch
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Tawake.
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!#TD2#
Bakarow 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.
Sergey Bakarow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Bakarow controlling him for the moment.
Tawake controls Bakarow momentarily but Bakarow frees himself.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakarow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC-12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mantzurin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mantzurin tries to clinch up
and Gayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Mantzurin gets a takedown into half guard.
Mantzurin thows a huge punch but Gayweather dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin throwing shots but Gayweather is blocking nicely.
Mantzurin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Mantzurin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gayweather's head.
Gayweather punching from the bottom.
Gayweather tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gayweather has his hands clasped together around Mantzurin's back. He's all about the action.
Mantzurin trying to mount his opponent but Gayweather defends it. #SUB2#
Mantzurin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gayweather sees it coming and defends easily.
Gayweather is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gayweather looking for submissions off his back.
Gayweather gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mantzurin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mantzurin postures up and lands a big shot to Gayweather's brow.
Mantzurin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gayweather wants to sweep here but Mantzurin controlling him for the moment.
Gayweather is working hard here to advance position.
Mantzurin cracks Gayweather with a solid left hand.#T3#
Mantzurin is looking to pass into half guard but Gayweather pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gayweather is in guard.#REVR#
Mantzurin being controlled here, momentarily.
Gayweather stopping the sweep attempt from Mantzurin.
Mantzurin looking to control.
Gayweather makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mantzurin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gayweather can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mantzurin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gayweather. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gayweather lands a couple of digs.
Gayweather trying to control but Mantzurin is working from the bottom.
Gayweather lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Gayweather pushing down on Mantzurin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gayweather not doing much here.
Mantzurin trying to control but Gayweather postures up.
Mantzurin tries to roll over but Gayweather keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gayweather is looking for a kimura but Mantzurin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gayweather to get the leverage.
Gayweather passes into side control, despite Mantzurin's attempt to control the position.
Mantzurin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Gayweather dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gayweather throws a right and a left that Mantzurin avoids nicely.
Gayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Gayweather misses the shot to the body.
Gayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mantzurin.
Nice takedown defense from Gayweather. No joy for Mantzurin on that attempt.
Gayweather swinging wildly here.
Gayweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantzurin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather stuns Mantzurin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantzurin avoids the body shot from Gayweather.
Mantzurin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantzurin on the side of the head.#T1#
Mantzurin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gayweather stalks Mantzurin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mantzurin's face. Mantzurin staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd Gayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gayweather as he jumps to the side.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown but Gayweather shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mantzurin.
Gayweather was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mantzurin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Gayweather walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mantzurin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gayweather swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mantzurin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather!
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: OFK 423-Anderson Vs Calrissian
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakarow.
Lingfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Lingfield clinches.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lingfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bakarow pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Lingfield gets caught flat footed, as Bakarow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow wanted to stand there but Lingfield had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow stopping the sweep attempt from Lingfield.#SUB#
Lingfield looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
Bakarow is looking to work some ground and pound but Lingfield has wrist control.#T1#
Lingfield controlling the position.
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lingfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakarow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingfield.
Bakarow is trying to control the position but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakarow's head.
Lingfield is working Bakarow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield stops Bakarow from standing up.
Bakarow is trying to keep Lingfield in close.
Lingfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lingfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Bakarow trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Bakarow wants to stand but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bakarow tries to clinch but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lingfield sprawls well. Lingfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakarow is just out of range.#TD#
Lingfield drives through with a takedown into Bakarow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lingfield trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield controlling from the top position. #T4#
Bakarow wants to stand and escape but Lingfield is having none of it.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Bakarow seems keen to control Lingfield's posture.
Lingfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lingfield lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lingfield stops Bakarow from standing up.
Lingfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bakarow.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lingfield closes the distance and clinches up with Bakarow, looking for a takedown. Lingfield pushes Bakarow against the cage but Bakarow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow slips under a jab.
Lingfield connects with a looping right hand.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lingfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lingfield is trying to defend but Bakarow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lingfield is looking for a sweep. Bakarow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bakarow lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow not doing much here.
Lingfield is trying to maintain the position but Bakarow is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Bakarow tries to stand and escape but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bakarow stalling away here and it's allowed Lingfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bakarow is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bakarow cracks Lingfield with a solid left hand.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Bakarow wants to get up but he can't break Lingfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lingfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lingfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lingfield working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bakarow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lingfield circles away.
Lingfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lingfield goes for a double leg but Bakarow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakarow continues to drive forward.
Bakarow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lingfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bakarow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bakarow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lingfield.
Lingfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bakarow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bakarow taking a breather. #T3#
Lingfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Lingfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lingfield is working for takedown but Bakarow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lingfield stops a takedown attempt from Bakarow. #BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lingfield as he jumps to the side.
Lingfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lingfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakarow pinned against the cage. Bakarow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Bakarow has managed to clinch.
Lingfield can't get the takedown. #T4#
Bakarow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lingfield.
Bakarow is trying to stall.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakarow prevents it.
Lingfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakarow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakarow stalling in the clinch but Lingfield improves position.
Bakarow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
Bakarow trying to keep a closed guard but Lingfield is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bakarow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakarow prevents it.
Bakarow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bakarow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Bakarow has Lingfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bakarow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lingfield tumbling to the mat - Bakarow dives into Lingfield's guard.#SUB#
Lingfield has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bakarow should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lingfield has tightened it up now! Bakarow should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MFC-10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mantzurin to the mat! Mantzurin manages to get full guard.
Bjornsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mantzurin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bjornsson forces his way into half guard.
Bjornsson not doing much here.
Mantzurin gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson slips nicely into half guard.
Mantzurin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Mantzurin manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mantzurin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjornsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantzurin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely.
Mantzurin is fighting to break Bjornsson's control of his arms but Bjornsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Mantzurin tries to pass.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mantzurin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mantzurin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Mantzurin moves away and avoids it.
Mantzurin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into Mantzurin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Bjornsson preventing the sweep.
Bjornsson postures up.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantzurin wants to improve his position but instead Bjornsson has moved into half guard.
Mantzurin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson 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#
Bjornsson throws a jab when Mantzurin was well out of range.
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantzurin walks into a stiff left hand from Bjornsson.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.#CL#
Bjornsson moves into range and clinches up with Mantzurin.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown.
Mantzurin tries for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks.
Bjornsson stalls.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Mantzurin avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage. #BC2#
Mantzurin manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin dives in and grabs Bjornsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bjornsson pushes down on Mantzurin's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantzurin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjornsson, which made it look bad.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Mantzurin avoids it well and moves away.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
Mantzurin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjornsson tries to sprawl out of it but Mantzurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjornsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Mantzurin gets tackled into the cage by Bjornsson. Bjornsson maintains the clinch.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mantzurin tries to pull guard but Bjornsson won't allow it.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantzurin can do to turn this around?
Mantzurin gets underhooks to prevent Bjornsson's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson.
Mantzurin is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bjornsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mantzurin wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is dominant here and he's now got Mantzurin's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mantzurin takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T2#
Bjornsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Mantzurin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bjornsson!
Bjornsson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
I would not like to be Mantzurin right now.
Bjornsson is landing with strikes from the back.
Bjornsson biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Bjornsson keeps control of the position as Mantzurin tries to break free.
Bjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mantzurin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bjornsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mantzurin.
Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Bjornsson is not going to allow Mantzurin to sit and survive in this position.
The referee is taking a good look at Mantzurin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bjornsson!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mantzurin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bjornsson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mantzurin hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Mantzurin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantzurin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Bjornsson on the inside.
Mantzurin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mantzurin is pressed up against the cage. Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mantzurin down to the mat. Mantzurin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mantzurin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mantzurin shoots in but Bjornsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a left hand.
Bjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Mantzurin tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mantzurin drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Bjornsson has Mantzurin pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Bjornsson tightens his grip and picks Mantzurin up, before dumping him to the ground. Mantzurin manages to land in guard.
Mantzurin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mantzurin working a defensive guard here.
Mantzurin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Bjornsson stopping the sweep attempt from Mantzurin.
Bjornsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bjornsson passes Mantzurin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantzurin wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mantzurin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mantzurin moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mantzurin is defended easily by Bjornsson.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjornsson but Bjornsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mantzurin sprawls and moves away.#T4#
No luck for Mantzurin with that takedown attempt.
Mantzurin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Mantzurin tries to keep at a distance but Bjornsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mantzurin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mantzurin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Monni Mantzurin's cut even more.
A short left from Bjornsson. #ROC#Mantzurin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD#
Bjornsson is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Mantzurin is in big trouble! Bjornsson is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Mantzurin. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Eddie Bjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: AF2: Minoru v Caruga
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Luu throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Unbelivable has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Unbelivable avoids the body shot from Luu.
Unbelivable throws a quick counter kick to the body but Luu avoids it.
Luu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luu throws a leg kick but Unbelivable moved away.
Luu throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Luu closes the distance and clinches.
Unbelivable has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luu working Unbelivable over with knees to the body.
Unbelivable managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Luu has him pressed against the cage.
Luu landing knees to the body.
Unbelivable can't break the clinch.
Unbelivable jumps guard but Luu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unbelivable blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Unbelivable is breathing heavily.
Unbelivable takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luu obliges.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Luu. #T1#
Luu landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Unbelivable seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luu can turn it around.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unbelivable lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Luu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unbelivable's face. #ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
Luu lands a nice elbow.
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luu lands a big knee! That's hurt Unbelivable! Oh, he's all over the place! Luu lands another knee that sends Unbelivable to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Luu!
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.

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