Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 157
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
Villanil fails with the takedown.
Villanil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Villanil fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Brunson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Villanil pulls Brunson into guard.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson postures up in Villanil's guard and throws a big left but Villanil blocks it.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Villanil keeps moving.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Villanil keeps moving.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brunson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Brunson wants to control from the top but Villanil keeps moving.
Brunson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Brunson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Villanil can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunson tries to move to mount but Villanil blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Villanil has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Brunson.
Brunson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brunson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Brunson is trying to get an arm triangle but Villanil is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Villanil takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brunson working the ground and pound but Villanil is defending the strikes.
Brunson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Brunson looks up at the clock and then as Villanil takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brunson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brunson wants to control but Villanil is keeping him busy.
Brunson tries to advance to mount but Villanil denies him.
Brunson throwing strikes but Villanil manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brunson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Villanil's best efforts.#SUB#
Villanil seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Villanil wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Villanil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson is looking for a sweep. Villanil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Villanil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunson defends it well.
Brunson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brunson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villanil is working away from the top position though.
Villanil has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brunson is looking to improve his position but Villanil isn't that keen on the idea.
Brunson regains half guard.
Brunson wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Brunson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Villanil keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T5#
Villanil tries to pull guard but Brunson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan John Villanil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brunson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Villanil clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Brunson working for the choke. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Villanil knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Villanil for a finish.
Brunson lands a shot to the body.
Brunson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Brunson.
Brunson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Brunson gets his hands free as Villanil looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
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!#SUB2#
Brunson is persistently looking for the submission but Villanil is defending it well. #T6##SUB2#
Brunson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Villanil is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Villanil defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Brunson looking for the choke but no joy.
Villanil trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Villanil is in bad spot here.
Villanil staying busy and making it hard for Brunson to control. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for the choke from the back position but Villanil is controlling his hands well.
Brunson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Villanil hold on?
Brunson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #SUB2#
Villanil is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brunson gets his way!
Villanil tries to escape but Brunson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Brunson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Villanil defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8#
Villanil is covering up but some of the strikes from Brunson are getting through and doing damage.
Villanil looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Villanil breaks Brunson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Brunson working for a triangle but Villanil defends it easily.
Villanil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T9#
Brunson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Villanil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Villanil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brunson, who protects the arm well.
Brunson tries to bench press Villanil off him but Villanil keeps the position.
Brunson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Villanil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Villanil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunson is just riding it out for now. Villanil eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Brunson actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blonde Brunson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Brunson scores with a takedown into Villanil's guard.
Villanil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brunson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Villanil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brunson defends it easily.
Brunson passes Villanil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villanil defends it well.
Villanil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunson. #T1#
Villanil taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
Villanil trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villanil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brunson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Villanil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Villanil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunson.
Brunson misses with a head shot. Villanil uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Blonde Brunson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Villanil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brunson trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
Brunson landing with the ground and pound.
Brunson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Brunson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brunson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Brunson scoring with some ground and pound.
Brunson postures up.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Villanil is retaining full guard.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Villanil blocks nicely.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Villanil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Brunson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Villanil, up you get! #CL2#
Brunson clinches up with Villanil and pushes him back against the cage.
Villanil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brunson walks away with a smile on his face. Villanil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Brunson scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Brunson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Villanil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson postures up and lands a big shot to Villanil's brow.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Brunson wants to stand but Villanil has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses.
Brunson pushing down on Villanil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Villanil is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Brunson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Villanil is just riding it out for now. Brunson eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB2#
Brunson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villanil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brunson.
Brunson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villanil's head. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brunson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villanil defending well though.
Ground and pound from Brunson. #SUB2#
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura but Villanil is defending well.
Brunson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Brunson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brunson winds up and cracks Villanil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Villanil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Brunson. #T7#
Brunson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brunson tries to stand and escape but Villanil is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Villanil taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
Brunson is looking to take a break and control but Villanil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villanil is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Villanil trying to hold on to Brunson's head to control him but Brunson postures up. #SUB2#
Brunson wants to work for an arm triangle but Villanil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T8#
Brunson passes to side control.
Villanil keeping his opponent close.
Villanil wants to control but Brunson postures up.
Villanil is not content to let Brunson control the position.
Brunson in side control, throwing shots but Villanil defends. #T9#
Check out the look on Brunson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brunson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Villanil tries to buck Brunson off but Brunson is having none of it.
Villanil is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brunson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brunson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brunson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ground and pound from Brunson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blonde Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Brunson moves into the clinch successfully.
Villanil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunson smiles and moves away.
Villanil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Villanil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Brunson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brunson showed some decent athleticism there.
Brunson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Villanil's hands, connecting with Villanil's forehead.
Villanil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brunson is working away from the top position though.
Brunson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Brunson.
Brunson is thwarting Villanil's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Brunson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Villanil is just riding it out for now. Brunson eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Brunson is thwarting Villanil's attempts to control the position.
Brunson is keen to just control but Villanil is a slippery customer.
Brunson thows a huge punch but Villanil dodges it nicely.
Villanil wants to get back to full guard.
Brunson drops an elbow to the side of Villanil's head.
Brunson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villanil defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Villanil trying to control from the bottom.
Brunson winds up and cracks Villanil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brunson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Brunson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Villanil has his hands clasped together around Brunson's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Villanil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunson wants to control but Villanil is keeping him busy.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura here.
Villanil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunson.
Brunson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villanil is trying to control but can't.
Brunson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villanil's head.
Nice strikes from Brunson there. #T5##SUB2#
Brunson is trying for a kimura here. Villanil looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brunson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blonde Brunson!
During a confident post fight interview, Blonde Brunson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 150
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Wooten lands with a right hand.
Wooten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Villanil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wooten to the mat! Wooten manages to get full guard.
Villanil passes Wooten's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooten is trying to maintain the position but Villanil is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Villanil seems to be working for a kimura but Wooten defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Villanil seems to be working for a kimura but Wooten defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Villanil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wooten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villanil. #SUB#
Villanil is working for a kimura but Wooten is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Wooten is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Villanil is trying to work for a kimura but Wooten is defending well.
Wooten is trying to maintain the position but Villanil is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Villanil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wooten is just riding it out for now. Villanil eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wooten is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Villanil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wooten defend it? Villanil steps over the head and cranks it - Wooten is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Villanil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan John Villanil!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Allan John Villanil waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Adams
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Dren Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dren Jr tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dren Jr tries to clinch #TD2#
so Magomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dren Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov stays in close to Dren Jr's body and controls the position.
Dren Jr keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Dren Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov cracks Dren Jr with a solid left hand.
Dren Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov trying to control but Dren Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dren Jr has wrist control.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dren Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Magomedov to get to half guard.
Magomedov is pressing down on Dren Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dren Jr is holding on for now.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2##SUB#
Dren Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dren Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Dren Jr defends it.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dren Jr tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov is thwarting Dren Jr's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Dren Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Dren Jr's head.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dren Jr!
Dren Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Dren Jr is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Dren Jr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dren Jr tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dren Jr is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dren Jr hang on?
Magomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dren Jr hang on?
Magomedov landing punches. #ROC2#Dren Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dren Jr tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Oh Dren Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Dren Jr is out cold - huge knockout for Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
A relieved looking Maksud Magomedov 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: FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024

#R1#
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arai throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Arai in a clinch.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai lands the left hand.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Arai presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Arai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arai is on top in guard. #REVR#
Arai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Edwards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arai defends it easily.
Arai sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Arai postures up.
Edwards will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Edwards wants to sweep here but Arai controlling him for the moment.
Arai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arai lands the left hand.
Arai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwards under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Arai.
Arai tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arai. #T4#
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Arai pushes him off.
Arai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edwards tries to clinch but Arai is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some wild striking there from Arai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Arai misses.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai works the jab nicely.
Edwards moves to clinch but Arai breaks away
and Arai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
Arai throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saint Arai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Arai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?#BC#
Arai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arai stuffs the takedown.
Arai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Arai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
Edwards tries to clinch but Arai is having none of it.
Edwards tries to clinch but Arai moves away
letting Arai counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Edwards pushes Arai up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Arai with a nice cross.
Arai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Nice shot by Arai.
A swing and a miss from Arai.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arai.
Arai leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saint Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Edwards.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Arai lands with a shot to the body.
Arai loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Saint Arai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Arai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Edwards clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arai lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Arai tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arai blocks a body shot from Edwards. #BC#
Arai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. Arai tries to sprawl out of it but Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arai misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Edwards clinches. #T3##BC#
Arai manages to break the clinch.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Arai back into the cage.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Arai swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Arai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Arai keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Arai in a clinch. #BC#
Arai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards wants to control but Arai is keeping him busy.
Arai is looking to regain half guard here but Edwards keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Edwards trying to control the action but Arai is working from the bottom.
Arai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #ES#
Arai pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Edwards closes the distance but Arai moves to the side
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saint Arai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Edwards.
Charlie Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arai throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Arai in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arai swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Arai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Arai.
Edwards wants to clinch.#T1#
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arai. Arai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Arai circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Arai, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Arai against the cage but Arai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arai is looking to counter punch.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arai lands with a cross.
Edwards moves out of range as Arai strikes.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Edwards.
Arai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Arai breaks the clinch. #T2#
Arai punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Arai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards closes the distance but Arai moves to the side
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arai catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Arai gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Edwards. #BC#
Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Edwards forces Arai back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Arai throws a shot to the body.
Arai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Arai circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arai connects with a body shot.
Saint Arai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Arai.#BC#
Arai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Arai misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Arai. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Arai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arai misses with an uppercut.
Arai works over Edwards's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Arai misses.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Arai avoids it with no problem.
Arai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arai lands with a hook. Edwards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arai throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Arai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edwards at a distance.
A punch combination from Arai misses.
Arai looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Arai!
A very excited looking Saint Arai 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: TOF 142
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Villanil tries to keep at a distance but Keys has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Villanil has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Villanil successfully pulls guard.
Keys being controlled here momentarily.
Keys pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villanil is keeping the position for now.
Keys stands and throws Villanil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Villanil is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanil is trying to control Keys's posture but Keys avoids it.
Keys is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1##SU#
Keys stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Villanil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Keys misses the target.#TD2#
Villanil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keys tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Villanil is in Keys's guard.
Keys wants to stand but Villanil is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Villanil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keys has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Villanil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Villanil stops Keys from standing up.
Keys definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keys working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Villanil drops back looking for a leg! Keys is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keys manages to kick Villanil off! Villanil jumps back into Keys's guard. #SUB2#
Villanil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Villanil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keys is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Villanil has gone for a leg lock! Keys slips out almost immediately though and dives into Villanil's guard.#REVR#
Keys trying to control the position from guard on top but Villanil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Keys decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Villanil, up you get!
Keys keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Villanil fails with the takedown
and Keys counters with a low kick, right behind Villanil 's knee.
Isaac Keys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.
Keys lands a right hook to the body.
Villanil has his takedown stuffed
and Keys counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A low kick lands for Keys.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villanil is defended easily by Keys.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villanil is defended easily by Keys.
Keys dips to his left and cracks Villanil with an uppercut!
Keys fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allan John Villanil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Keys! Villanil is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Keys!
A very excited looking Isaac Keys rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 135
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Villanil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Villanil controlling Panda's posture.
Villanil can't keep his opponent in guard - Panda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Villanil sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Villanil wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Villanil is concentrating on defense, preventing Panda from advancing position.
Well, if Panda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Panda tries to pass to full mount but Villanil defends it.
Villanil is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Villanil avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allan John Villanil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Villanil jumps guard but Panda stands there with Villanil around his waist. Villanil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Villanil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Panda smiles and moves away.
Mad Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villanil.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villanil.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Panda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Villanil!
Panda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Villanil can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Panda controlling from side mount.
Panda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Panda working away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Villanil, who protects the arm well.
Villanil trying to remain calm as Panda controls from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villanil keeps working. #SUB#
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Villanil, who protects the arm well.
Panda controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Nice sprawl there from Panda as Villanil shoots in.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Villanil is trying to pull guard but Panda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villanil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Villanil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Villanil is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Villanil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Villanil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T6#
Panda pulls Villanil in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Villanil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Villanil wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7##SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Villanil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Villanil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Villanil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Villanil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Villanil wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Villanil keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Villanil drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Villanil off! Villanil jumps back into Panda's guard.
Villanil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villanil stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Villanil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Villanil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Villanil swings around for an armbar but Panda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Villanil's guard.#T9#
Panda slips nicely into half guard.
Villanil is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Villanil wants to get back to full guard but Panda has passed into side control.
Villanil struggling a bit here.
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.

Mad Panda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villanil.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Villanil tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Mad Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villanil is controlling Panda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panda not doing much here. #T1#
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Villanil for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Villanil wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda stuffs the takedown attempt from Villanil. Villanil gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Villanil looking to score a takedown here. Panda is defending well but Villanil drives through and ends up in Panda's guard.
Villanil wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Villanil is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Panda has his feet on Villanil's thighs here. He's pushed Villanil off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Villanil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mad Panda!

Event: SMASH: Fleshou Jr vs Tryastsyn
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Magomedov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Magomedov feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Magomedov 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.
Chai wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Chai trying to control the position.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov stops Chai from standing up.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Chai has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Chai controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chai misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedov stops Chai from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Chai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov prevents Chai from standing back up.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chai wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov prevents Chai from standing back up.
Chai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai tries to clinch up.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Chai misses.
Chai punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Chai.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away. #T1#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai scores with a hook.
InSaen Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Magomedov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chai misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target. #T2#
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai scores with a body shot. #CL#
Magomedov forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Chai leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Chai lands with a right hand.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.#CL2#
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.#BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.#T4#
Chai looks to clinch #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES2#
Chai has one foot on Magomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedov moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Chai scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chai enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chai scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Chai catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chai to the mat! Chai manages to get full guard.
Chai wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai is looking to escape.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maksud Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov winds up and cracks Chai with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Chai is looking to escape.
Chai wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chai pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov in side control, throwing shots but Chai defends.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Magomedov is putting a hurting on Chai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Chai's temple.
Chai is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.#T3#
Magomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Chai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chai to see if he's OK.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov prevents Chai from standing back up. #T4#
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov prevents Chai from standing back up.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Chai is looking to escape.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Chai's temple.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Chai is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maksud Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
A very excited looking Maksud Magomedov 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: FCL - 42
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from La Forge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks La Forge with an uppercut!
La Forge with a jab.#CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards is trying to push La Forge away but La Forge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
La Forge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards wants to break free but La Forge has control. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Forge.
Nice straight punches there by La Forge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Forge.
Edwards walks into a jab.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but La Forge moved out of range.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Forge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by La Forge.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for La Forge.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Forge throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Forge.
La Forge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
La Forge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Forge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edwards lands a right hand.
La Forge scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
A hook to the body from Edwards. #TD2#
La Forge lands a takedown into guard.
La Forge stops Edwards from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Forge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
La Forge advances to half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards is trying to stand up here but La Forge is controlling him well.
La Forge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
La Forge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
La Forge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards tries to kick La Forge off but La Forge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
La Forge is trying to control. Edwards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
La Forge prevents Edwards from standing back up. #T3##SUB2#
Edwards is defending against the submission attempts here by La Forge.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw La Forge working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Edwards is looking to escape.
La Forge drops an elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
La Forge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
La Forge is trying to control the action in half guard but Edwards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
La Forge prevents Edwards from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. La Forge connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Edwards is trying to stand. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. La Forge connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Edwards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
La Forge working Edwards over with strikes.
Edwards is trying to escape back to his feet but La Forge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
La Forge trying to control the position but Edwards is working away.
La Forge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
La Forge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by La Forge.
La Forge cracks Edwards with a big right hand but Edwards just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geordi La Forge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards tries to clinch but fails miserably
and La Forge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Forge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
BAM! La Forge delivers a spinning backfist that drops Edwards like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Geordi La Forge!
Geordi La Forge thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Draught has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Draught turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Draught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draught.
Magomedov jumps guard but Draught stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Draught walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Draught stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Draught defends it nicely.#CL2#
Draught fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draught fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Draught shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard.#T1#
Draught trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Draught trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draught wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draught keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draught is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Draught is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Draught has wrist control.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Draught looking for a sweep. Not yet Draught, not yet.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Draught working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draught keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Draught is retaining full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Draught is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Magomedov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Draught has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Magomedov manages to get his head free but now Draught has transitioned to an armbar! Magomedov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Draught! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlton Draught!
Our winner, Carlton Draught, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 33 : Fedetenko vs Thompson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Jui Jui staying out of range there.#CL#
Jui Jui gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Jui Jui tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jui Jui backwards.
Jui Jui fails to pull guard.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jui Jui tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
Charlie Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jui Jui Jui Jui.
Jui Jui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jui Jui is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Jui Jui tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it. #BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edwards connects with the punch.#T1#
Edwards throws a combination. Jui Jui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Edwards lands a jab-cross combination. #KD#
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends Jui Jui crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves Jui Jui back to his feet!#ROC#Jui Jui is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jui Jui is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Edwards has Jui Jui up against the cage in a clinch.
Jui Jui seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Charlie Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards cracks Jui Jui with a good jab.
Edwards lands an overhand right.#T2#
Edwards circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jui Jui to the canvas! Jui Jui doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Edwards keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Edwards!
Charlie Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Villanil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Villanil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Equilibrium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Villanil. #SUB#
Equilibrium actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Villanil 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! Equilibrium is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan John Villanil!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Allan John Villanil waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CCC 29 : Hernandez vs Zapina
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bin-Semen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Villanil sprawls well initially but Bin-Semen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bin-Semen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bin-Semen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villanil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen trying to control from half guard but Villanil is working away.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villanil's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bin-Semen tries to pass to full mount but Villanil defends it.
Bin-Semen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bin-Semen connects with a nice short shot to Villanil's temple.
Bin-Semen lands with a punch from half guard.
Villanil wants to control but Bin-Semen is keeping busy.
Bin-Semen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villanil defending well though.
Villanil wants to get back to full guard.
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bin-Semen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villanil's head. #T2#
Villanil is concentrating on defense, preventing Bin-Semen from advancing position.
Bin-Semen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villanil has his hands clasped together around Bin-Semen's back. He's all about the action.
Villanil tries to get to full guard but Bin-Semen has control of the leg.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Villanil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villanil trying to control but Bin-Semen postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Bin-Semen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Villanil is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin-Semen wants to pass the guard but Villanil is defending well.
Bin-Semen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Villanil is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.#SUB2#
Villanil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bin-Semen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bin-Semen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Villanil sees it coming and defends easily.
Bin-Semen controlling the action here. #T4#
Villanil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bin-Semen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bin-Semen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Villanil actively working from the bottom here.
Bin-Semen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bin-Semen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villanil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bin-Semen thows a huge punch but Villanil dodges it nicely.
Bin-Semen works his way into side control.
Bin-Semen taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen lands some shots froms side control.
Bin-Semen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Bin-Semen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Villanil's legs.
Villanil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bin-Semen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Villanil has his hands clasped together around Bin-Semen's back. He's all about the action.
Villanil is looking for a sweep. Bin-Semen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bin-Semen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanil can do to turn this around?
Bin-Semen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Villanil actively working from the bottom here.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bin-Semen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villanil tries to get to full guard but Bin-Semen has control of the leg.
Villanil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bin-Semen is working away from the top position though.
Villanil desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villanil keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villanil looks for a takedown but Bin-Semen sprawls well.
Allan John Villanil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD#
Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villanil is trying to defend but Bin-Semen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bin-Semen uses his free foot to push down on Villanil's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Villanil.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes here but Villanil is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bin-Semen working Villanil over with strikes here.
Villanil wants to hold on but Bin-Semen pushes him away.
Bin-Semen landing strikes from the mount.
Bin-Semen with the ground and pound from mount.
Villanil is trying desperately to improve position.
Bin-Semen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Villanil looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Bin-Semen.
The referee warns Villanil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bin-Semen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bin-Semen with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Villanil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Villanil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bin-Semen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villanil is refusing to be controlled, as Bin-Semen sits in half guard.
Villanil wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin-Semen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Villanil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bin-Semen looking to score a takedown here. Villanil is defending well but Bin-Semen drives through and ends up in Villanil's guard.#SUB2#
Villanil working for a triangle but Bin-Semen defends it easily.
Bin-Semen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bin-Semen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villanil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bin-Semen looking to sit in guard and control but Villanil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Villanil has gone for a leg lock! Bin-Semen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Villanil's guard.#REVR#
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bin-Semen working some strikes from top position.
Bin-Semen controlling from the top position.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Villanil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin-Semen controls the pace.#SUB2#
Villanil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
Bin-Semen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Villanil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin-Semen controls the pace.
Bin-Semen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Villanil for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Bin-Semen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Villanil gets caught napping as Bin-Semen dives in and scores a takedown. Villanil manages to retain guard.
Bin-Semen stays in close to Villanil's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Death By Snu Snu inform us that Villanil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Villanil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bin-Semen tries to free his leg and advance position but Villanil is retaining full guard.
Bin-Semen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Allan John Villanil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin-Semen stopping the sweep attempt from Villanil.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Fiend tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fiend throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiend swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards jabs Fiend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiend. #CL#
Fiend gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Fiend taking a breather.
Fiend looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards slows down the pace here.
Fiend is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiend is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiend keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Fiend's head.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Fiend lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Fiend won't allow it.
Edwards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Fiend is controlling him.
Fiend lands a body punch.
Fiend tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Fiend back against the cage.
Fiend keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fiend throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiend struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fiend has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Fiend has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Fiend presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiend swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Fiend misses with some punches.
Fiend tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Fiend looking to slow down the pace here.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiend.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend is trying to maintain a safe position but Edwards gets an underhook and turns Fiend into the cage.#T3#
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fiend fails to land. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Fiend ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards lands a jab.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiend.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Fiend.
Fiend keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiend backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiend taking a breather. #T4#
Edwards blocks a body shot from Fiend.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Fiend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards gets through Fiend's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to stall but Fiend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fiend has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards is trying to push Fiend away but Fiend has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Fiend wants to stall. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fiend backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiend can do to turn this around?
Fiend misses with a body punch.
Fiend is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fiend misses with some punches.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Fiend.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as Fiend tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Fiend lands a right hand.
Edwards tries to break free but Fiend pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiend is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiend tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Fiend keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow. #T1#
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiend.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Edwards gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Edwards just leaning against Fiend, taking a breather.
Fiend taking a breather.
Charlie Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fiend prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
Fiend is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fiend stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards slowing the pace effectively.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fiend has him pressed against the cage.
Fiend tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Fiend back against the cage.
Edwards blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Fiend misses with some punches.
Fiend misses with the head strike.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiend misses with a body punch.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Edwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiend goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fiend misses with some punches.
Fiend is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fiend softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Fiend stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Fiend is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Fiend tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards pushes Fiend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as Fiend tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Fiend fails to land.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike.
Fiend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend avoiding damage.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend working aggressively here.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Fiend is controlling the position.
Fiend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Fiend. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Fiend has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fiend blocks an uppercut.
Fiend stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Fiend.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fiend struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Edwards lands a right hand. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Fiend.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Edwards will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fiend misses with a wild combination.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Fiend.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fiend throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Fiend throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Fiend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Fiend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fiend connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
Edwards displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Bean Fiend has been cut.
Fiend misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Fiend is rocked!#CL#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Fiend in a clinch.
Fiend is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Fiend back into the cage.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Fiend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiend lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #T1#
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fiend seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiend.
Fiend misses with a hook
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Edwards forces Fiend back against the cage and clinches.
Fiend misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiend trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fiend into the cage.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Fiend keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiend tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it. #T2#
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Fiend misses with the head strike.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Charlie Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiend avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards moves away from the strike by Fiend.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards lands with a straight right. Fiend didn't see that one coming.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiend in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fiend throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Fiend wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edwards.#T3##CL#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fiend lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fiend goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Fiend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Fiend with an uppercut!
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean Fiend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiend misses with a hook
letting Edwards counter with a right hand. #CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Fiend is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edwards has Fiend pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards is trying to force a seperation but Fiend has the dominant position.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Fiend is controlling him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Edwards!
Charlie Edwards gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zurauskas tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zurauskas to the ground. Zurauskas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zurauskas goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Zurauskas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zurauskas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zurauskas keeps working.
Magomedov working away.#T1#
Magomedov cracks Zurauskas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zurauskas tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zurauskas is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Zurauskas uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Zurauskas is defending the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Zurauskas's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Zurauskas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Zurauskas defends it.
Zurauskas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to pass Zurauskas's guard but actually Zurauskas recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov throws a strike but Zurauskas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zurauskas passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Zurauskas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Paulius Zurauskas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zurauskas scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zurauskas wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Zurauskas is working away. #SUB2#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zurauskas sees it coming and defends easily.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Zurauskas defending well.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Zurauskas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magomedov!
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zurauskas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Magomedov with the ground and pound but Zurauskas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Zurauskas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov working over Zurauskas with some ground and pound. Zurauskas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zurauskas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is defending well.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Zurauskas is trying to control but can't. #T4##SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Zurauskas is working from the bottom.
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zurauskas is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Zurauskas to control.
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zurauskas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zurauskas to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Zurauskas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zurauskas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Zurauskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov laying and praying for a moment but Zurauskas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Zurauskas actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Zurauskas's temple. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zurauskas is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Zurauskas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zurauskas.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zurauskas is looking to escape.
Zurauskas is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Magomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zurauskas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Magomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
A relieved looking Maksud Magomedov 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: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Edwards lands with a hook. Mourinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Wishon Mourinho has been cut.
Mourinho throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Mourinho only half commits.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Mourinho.
Jab from Edwards.
Edwards cracks Mourinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Mourinho.
Mourinho misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Edwards darts in and clinches Mourinho up against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Mourinho off the cage and back into range.
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Mourinho is rocked!
Edwards lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mourinho tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Edwards!
Charlie Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Askren lands with a nice combination. Villanil backs away looking to recover.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Villanil has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Villanil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Villanil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Askren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villanil is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villanil tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Villanil trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villanil won't allow Askren to pass to mount. #SU#
Askren stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Villanil to get to his feet. #T1#
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Villanil enables Askren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villanil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Villanil looking to control.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Villanil working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Askren drops back looking for a leg! Villanil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villanil manages to kick Askren off! Askren jumps back into Villanil's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Villanil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren works over Villanil's head and body with a nice combination.
Villanil closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Villanil pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.#TD#
Askren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villanil was covering up waiting for the punch and Askren finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Villanil is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Villanil has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren stays in close to Villanil's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Villanil is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Askren has his hands clasped together but Villanil extends and breaks Askren's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Villanil.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allan John Villanil!
Allan John Villanil took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Zurauskas wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Zurauskas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Zurauskas controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Zurauskas trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Zurauskas keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magomedov avoids it.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Zurauskas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magomedov works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
Zurauskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Zurauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is keeping the position.
Zurauskas trying to control the position. #T3#
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zurauskas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zurauskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov is in close to Zurauskas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zurauskas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zurauskas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Zurauskas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zurauskas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Zurauskas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulius Zurauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.#T1#
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zurauskas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zurauskas looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range. #TD#
Zurauskas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Zurauskas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura here.
Zurauskas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Zurauskas trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Zurauskas.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Zurauskas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zurauskas trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zurauskas is aware though and is defending well.
Zurauskas looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zurauskas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov pushes down on Zurauskas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zurauskas trying to control from the bottom.
Zurauskas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Paulius Zurauskas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Zurauskas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulius Zurauskas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zurauskas's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Zurauskas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zurauskas taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Zurauskas is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zurauskas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zurauskas is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Zurauskas is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Zurauskas recovers full guard. #SUB#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zurauskas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zurauskas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Zurauskas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zurauskas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is keeping the position.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zurauskas is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Zurauskas slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zurauskas is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Zurauskas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Zurauskas eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurauskas tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maksud Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov 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: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Okafor drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler slips under a jab from Okafor.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chandler tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it.
Okafor throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chandler feints a jab promting Okafor to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Okafor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Okafor keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T3#
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Okafor should have avoided that one.
Chandler tries to clinch up.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor throws a one two combo.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away. #CL2#
Chandler forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches.
Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Okafor lands a jab to the head. #T4#
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!
Okafor throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor sets himself, and Chandler steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
Okafor throws a series of strikes that have Chandler backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler letting Okafor take a breather here.
Chandler prevents a body shot from Okafor. #BC2#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Chandler takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#T1#
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chandler can turn it around.#BC2#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Okafor gets a clinch. #T2#
Okafor prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Okafor catches Chandler right on the button with a cross.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Okafor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chandler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.#T3##CL2#
Chandler clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Sunshine Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling him.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Chandler down.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.#T4#
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Chandler is looking to clinch.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler staying out of range there.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chandler.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it. #BC2#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Okafor pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor presses Chandler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Chandler unleashes a big counter combination but Okafor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mike Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okafor tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okafor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Mike Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Okafor moves into range and clinches up with Chandler.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Okafor has the dominant position.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
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!
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Okafor.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Okafor.
Chandler tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Okafor pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler wants to break free but Okafor has control.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a right hand.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Chandler throws a counter combo.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Sunshine Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okafor throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Okafor scores with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 289 Mumba vs Nicoletta
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov tries to clinch but Ruthless moves away
and Ruthless counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Ruthless takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruthless throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Ruthless lands a head shot.
Ruthless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruthless avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruthless misses with the head strike.
Ruthless throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov jumps guard but Ruthless stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruthless.
Ruthless tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it. #BC#
Ruthless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Ruthless is having none of it.
Rob Ruthless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruthless misses with a looping left.
Ruthless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruthless was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rob Ruthless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Ruthless throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Ruthless takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ruthless sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruthless.
Ruthless throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov slips under a jab.#CL2#
Magomedov rushes Ruthless and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthless presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruthless.
A head punch on the inside from Ruthless fails to land.
Ruthless misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruthless gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Ruthless. #T3#
Ruthless goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruthless.
Ruthless lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruthless avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ruthless manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthless stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruthless.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Ruthless.
Ruthless fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruthless. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov looks winded!#T4#
Ruthless cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Ruthless with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Ruthless. Beautiful body shot.
Ruthless moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruthless with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ruthless circles away easily
and Ruthless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Ruthless dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Ruthless.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Ruthless changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthless tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruthless misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless misses with a leg kick.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruthless.
Ruthless scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Ruthless throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruthless.
Ruthless just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruthless throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruthless missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruthless tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Ruthless misses.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Ruthless avoids it easily.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Magomedov fails with the takedown
enabling Ruthless to counter with a crisp jab.
Rob Ruthless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Ruthless misses with a straight left.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruthless.
Ruthless throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruthless to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ruthless's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthless wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruthless controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov distracts Ruthless with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruthless is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruthless on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruthless tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ruthless keeps moving.
Magomedov won't allow Ruthless to sweep him here.
Magomedov postures up.
Ruthless looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Ruthless pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Ruthless is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruthless avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruthless is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruthless is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ruthless with a hook.
Ruthless throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruthless but Ruthless pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruthless. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Ruthless dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruthless's guard.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruthless keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Ruthless controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Magomedov pushing down on Ruthless's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruthless tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Ruthless trying to get back to full guard but Magomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Ruthless is staying in there.
Ruthless is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Ruthless is having none of it.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruthless really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Ruthless has been cut.#T2#
Ruthless is working to get back to half guard.
Ruthless wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Ruthless is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Ruthless is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is getting worse.
Ruthless taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maksud Magomedov!
An out of breath Maksud Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Equilibrium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Equilibrium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Equilibrium has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Equilibrium has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Equilibrium badly! Edwards follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Equilibrium out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Edwards finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Edwards!

Event: HFC 82
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego cracks Chandler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Diego avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler tries to clinch up.
Chandler lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
A jab from Diego misses.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Diego has been cut.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Diego jabs at Chandler's body.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a cross. #T2#
A big left from Diego misses.
Chandler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chandler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diego. Chandler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

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