Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Peak - 5
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Nazarov didn't expect that.
Nazarov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Nazarov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graves is controlling him.
Graves wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving. #SUB#
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov wants to stand up but Graves is controlling him. #SUB#
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nazarov is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Graves looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Nazarov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nazarov defends it nicely.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Nazarov. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazarov scores with a jab.
Graves defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Alex Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graves somewhat.
Graves shoots and misses
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Nazarov misses. #CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Nazarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Nazarov.
Nazarov stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves tries for a takedown but Nazarov circles away easily
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nazarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarov scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Nazarov, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Nazarov against the cage but Nazarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice sprawl there from Nazarov as Graves shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Nazarov. No joy for Graves on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Nazarov.
Nice jab there from Nazarov. #ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Nazarov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.

Event: Peak - Round one
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Lucas darts in looking for a takedown but Nazarov gets double underhooks and turns Lucas into the cage.
Lucas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucas feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Nazarov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nazarov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarov, which made it look bad.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazarov scores with a hook to the body. Lucas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazarov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucas dives in and grabs Nazarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nazarov pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nazarov sprawls well. Nazarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Lucas throws a combination that misses
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
Lucas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazarov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucas is defended easily by Nazarov.
Lucas is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nazarov gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Nazarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Nazarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nazarov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazarov pulls his head out easily.
Lucas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nazarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Nazarov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nazarov is continuing to stall.
Nazarov prevents Lucas from improving his position.
Nazarov is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Lucas moved out of range.#TD2#
Nazarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lucas tries to roll over but Nazarov keeps him under control.
Nazarov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nazarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazarov is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Nazarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarov swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Nazarov drives through with a takedown into Lucas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vadim Nazarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov passes Lucas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lucas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nazarov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Lucas actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nazarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nazarov cracks Lucas with an open hand slap.#T3#
Lucas dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Nazarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucas shoots in but Nazarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazarov lands with a cross.
Lucas fails with the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nazarov with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov with a hook.#ROC2#
Lucas is rocked!
Lucas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nazarov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A very excited looking Vadim Nazarov 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019

#R1#
Nazarov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bailey throws a front kick aimed at Nazarov's knee but Nazarov avoids it well.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Nazarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bailey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nazarov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.#T1#
Bailey throws a nice head kick!
Bailey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Nazarov avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Nazarov dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on Nazarov's head and hops out.
Nazarov shoots in and drives through. Bailey sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Nazarov's body. Nazarov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Nazarov lands a jab.
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!
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazarov throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nazarov scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Zammy Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarov tries to counter with a takedown but Bailey is quick to defend against it.
Bailey throws a head kick that half lands.
Bailey lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nazarov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Bailey tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazarov is wise to it.
Bailey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazarov misses the target.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Nazarov.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Nazarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Bailey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bailey swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zammy Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov'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#
Nazarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bailey has knocked Nazarov down with a huge combo! Bailey steps away and waves a wobbly Nazarov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Nazarov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey flicks out a counter leg kick but Nazarov steps away.
Oh Nazarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Bailey misses
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bailey throws a right hand that Nazarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazarov also avoids with ease.
Bailey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nazarov rather than just go for the knockout.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zammy Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey throws a lazy head kick
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nazarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey works over Nazarov's head and body with a nice combination.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Nazarov's defenses.
Nazarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nazarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Nazarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nazarov takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nazarov misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Bailey counters with a nice right hand that sends Nazarov toppling to the canvas! Nazarov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bailey finish him?!#CUT2#
Vadim Nazarov's cut is getting worse.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Bailey circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nazarov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bailey follows Nazarov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zammy Bailey!
Post fight, Zammy Bailey stared into the camera and said 'I don't know. Only God knows where the story ends for me, but I know where the story begins. It's up to us to choose, whether we win or lose and I choose to win '.

Event: CEFC 326
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sigfridsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov dives in and grabs Sigfridsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sigfridsson pushes down on Nazarov's head and hops out.
Nazarov fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and pushes Nazarov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov wants a takedown.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike.
Nazarov goes for a takedown attempt but Sigfridsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Sigfridsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigfridsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nazarov backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
A nice combination there by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Sigfridsson swinging wildly here.
Sigfridsson thumps Nazarov with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sigfridsson. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Sigfridsson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice body punch from Nazarov.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left and a right from Sigfridsson both land. Nice combination.
Nazarov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sigfridsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Sigfridsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sigfridsson slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Sigfridsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sigfridsson scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Sigfridsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sigfridsson wants to clinch up but Nazarov keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sigfridsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sigfridsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sigfridsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sigfridsson.
Nazarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sigfridsson swinging wildly here.
Nazarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that Nazarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazarov also avoids with ease.#T4#
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson takes one to the chin there.
Sigfridsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
The fighters circling - Sigfridsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson staying out of range there.
Sigfridsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sigfridsson!
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson scores with a nice right hand.
Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sigfridsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sigfridsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sigfridsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Sigfridsson slips the punch.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazarov eats them both and turns towards Sigfridsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nazarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sigfridsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Sigfridsson just leaning against Nazarov, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a body punch.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazarov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sigfridsson.
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sigfridsson moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sigfridsson throws a series of punches but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Sigfridsson. #T2#
Sigfridsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Sigfridsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Sigfridsson with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigfridsson scores with a hook.
Sigfridsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Sigfridsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigfridsson throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Sigfridsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarov with the counter takedown but Sigfridsson avoids it easily.#T3#
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Sigfridsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sigfridsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sigfridsson.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov checks the leg kick.
Sigfridsson wants to land a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range.
Nazarov throws a hook but Sigfridsson avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazarov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2#
Nazarov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sigfridsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Sigfridsson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sigfridsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigfridsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sigfridsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Nazarov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nazarov 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.
Sigfridsson moves into full guard.
Nazarov won't allow Sigfridsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sigfridsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sigfridsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
A little feinted left hand from Sigfridsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sigfridsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sigfridsson. That's going to slow Nazarov down.
Sigfridsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Sigfridsson saw that one coming.
Sigfridsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson. #T1#
Nazarov lands a jab.
Sigfridsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Nazarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sigfridsson's guard.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sigfridsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sigfridsson pulls Nazarov in close to prevent any damage.
Sigfridsson is looking to stand up but Nazarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazarov is working Sigfridsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sigfridsson pulls Nazarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nazarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sigfridsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nazarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov trying to control but Sigfridsson postures up. #T3#
Nazarov controlling the position for now.
Benjamin Sigfridsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Sigfridsson keeps him under control.
Sigfridsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nazarov is looking to improve his position.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazarov trying to hold on to Sigfridsson's head to control him but Sigfridsson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sigfridsson controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazarov swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range. #CL#
Sigfridsson clinches up with Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nazarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Sigfridsson.
Well Sigfridsson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 144
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Handle.
Nazarov throws a hook but Handle avoids it easily.
Handle throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Handle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazarov.#TD2#
Handle feints and as Nazarov raises his hands in defense, Handle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position here.
Handle trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Handle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Handle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov trying to keep a closed guard but Handle is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Handle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Nazarov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Handle stacks Nazarov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Handle!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Handle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Handle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Handle in side control, throwing shots but Nazarov defends.
Handle tries to move to mount but Nazarov blocks the move with his legs.
Nazarov gets back to half guard.#T2#
Handle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Handle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazarov's head.
Handle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Handle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Nazarov is looking to improve his position.
Nazarov is trying to control but can't.
Handle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Handle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nazarov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazarov.
Handle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handle. #T3#
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Handle is pushing down on Nazarov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nazarov is fighting to maintain full guard but Handle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nazarov trying to control here.
Handle with the ground and pound but Nazarov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nazarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control the position here.
Handle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Handle landing some decent shots from guard.
Nazarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Handle trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Handle throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Handle throwing strikes but missing.
Handle wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handle scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Handle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Nazarov misses.
Handle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Handle.
Nazarov throws an off balance right hand
and Handle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handle lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazarov as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nazarov enables Handle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nazarov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handle is one step ahead there.
Nazarov looking to control.
Handle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Handle throws a strike but Nazarov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Handle is pulling down on Nazarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nazarov, at least for the moment.
Handle has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarov distracts Handle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Handle has wrist control.
Max Handle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handle working a defensive guard but Nazarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nazarov misses with the ground and pound.
Handle is looking for a sweep.
Handle struggling a bit here.
Nazarov controls the position from side control.#T2#
Handle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nazarov lands some shots froms side control.
Nazarov landing a few strikes.
Handle manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Handle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handle is trying to keep Nazarov in close. #T3##SUB2#
Handle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nazarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Handle is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handle is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Handle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
Nazarov trying to control but Handle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Handle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazarov is aware though and is defending well.
Nazarov content to stall in guard here.
Handle wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handle keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Handle shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazarov sprawls well. He's pushed Handle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Handle throws a lazy body kick
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handle lands a jab.
Nazarov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Handle counters with an outside leg kick.
Handle moves in looking to clinch but Nazarov pushes him off.
Nazarov is looking to counter punch.
Handle tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown. Handle fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Handle is trying to hold Nazarov in close to prevent damage but Nazarov has managed to pass into half guard.
Handle gets full guard.#T1#
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov looking to sit in guard and control but Handle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Handle throwing strikes from guard but Nazarov blocks nicely.
Nazarov controlling the position.#SUB2#
Handle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nazarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nazarov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Handle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Nazarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Handle has wrist control.
Handle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nazarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handle works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handle pulls Nazarov in to control the position.
Handle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nazarov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle tries to land a body kick
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Handle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nazarov's knee momentarily.
Handle throws a head kick that misses
and Handle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handle misses with the body kick#TD#
and Nazarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Handle's guard.
Handle is pulling down on Nazarov's head to control his posture. #T4#
Nazarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Handle is rocked!
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Handle blocks nicely.
Handle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov trying to control but Handle is working from the bottom.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handle pulls Nazarov in close to prevent any damage.
Nazarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazarov 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEFC Live 68
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Bob.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
Nazarov throws out a powerful jab.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
Nice jab there from Bob.
Bob swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Nazarov coming out on top.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bob counters with a series of strikes. Nazarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Nazarov - just one landing.
That kick from Bob tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob misses with a body shot
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Nazarov lands with a good body shot.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bob's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bob scrambles back to his feet.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nazarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nazarov rather than just go for the knockout.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarov shoots and misses
and Bob counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Bob looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Nazarov controlling the position.
Nazarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bob's guard. #REVR#
Bob controlling Nazarov's posture. #SUB2#
Bob working for a triangle but Nazarov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Nazarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazarov has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nazarov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bob throws up his legs and catches Nazarov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nazarov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bob! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silent Bob!
A victorious Silent Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 318
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Kang closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kang fails to land.
Nazarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kang after a bit of a struggle.
Kang misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Nazarov has clasped his hands together around Kang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kang is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kang is avoiding damage well.
Nazarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kang some visible discomfort.
Kang is trying to get back to half guard.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Kang can't do much from the bottom here.
Nazarov is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nazarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nazarov lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kang keeps working.
Nazarov landing a few strikes.
Nazarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kang isn't going anywhere.
Nazarov is looking to take a break and control but Kang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kang tries to bench press Nazarov off him but Nazarov keeps the position.
Nazarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Nazarov cracks Kang with a big right hand but Kang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Kang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nazarov landing a few strikes.
Nazarov just content to control the position.
Nazarov lands a few punches from side control.
Kang is looking for a sweep.
Nazarov wants to control but Kang is keeping him busy.
Kang tries to buck Nazarov off but Nazarov is having none of it.#T3#
Nazarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov lands a few punches from side control.
Nazarov is chipping away with strikes.
Nazarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nazarov lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#
Kang is rocked!
Nazarov cracks Kang with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nazarov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kang is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nazarov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
An out of breath Vadim Nazarov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 238
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Aires gets a double leg takedown into Nazarov's guard.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Nazarov blocks nicely.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Nazarov pulls Aires in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Aires wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving. #T1#
Aires stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarov.
Aires 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.
Nazarov keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass.
Nazarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nazarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aires defends it easily.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.#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.
Aires with a nice head shot there.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarov has Aires pulled in close to control his posture.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires stands and throws Nazarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nazarov gets back to half guard.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Aires keeps him under control.#T3#
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Nazarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aires pulls his head out easily.
Aires is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aires 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.
Nazarov has hold of Aires's hands but Aires slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazarov is not content to let Aires control the position.
Nazarov wants to control but Aires is keeping busy.
Aires trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Aires is stalling here. Nazarov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aires seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nazarov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nazarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nazarov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aires sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aires on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aires wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nazarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aires is not content to let Nazarov control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aires is looking for a sweep. Nazarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Aires moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Nazarov leaves Aires with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazarov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aires takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires 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.
Nazarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aires.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.#T1#
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Aires defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Aires shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nazarov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nazarov is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires working away.
Nazarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aires off and has taken his back!
Bruno Aires overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Aires is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here. #T2#
Nazarov doesn't have the hooks in and Aires manages to turn into his 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!
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires is working Nazarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazarov controls Aires momentarily but Aires frees himself. #T3#
Nazarov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aires haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Aires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aires preventing the sweep.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov has control of Aires's left arm, preventing Aires from doing any damage.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nazarov's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nazarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazarov wants it to stay on the feet.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aires tries to avoid it but Nazarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aires to the ground. Aires escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nazarov gets caught napping as Aires dives in and scores a takedown. Nazarov manages to retain guard.
Aires postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Aires.#TD#
Aires closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nazarov quickly recovers to half guard.
Aires working over Nazarov with some ground and pound. Nazarov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nazarov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nazarov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aires tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nazarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aires thows a huge punch but Nazarov dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aires's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aires's back!
Nazarov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Aires could be in trouble here!
I really don't envy Aires right now. #T1#
Nazarov is punishing Aires with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aires is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nazarov lands punches and elbows.
Nazarov is trying to stick to Aires's back but Aires is turning into Nazarov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nazarov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aires.
Nazarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aires stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nazarov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aires wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Aires cracks Nazarov with a solid left hand.
Aires scoring with some ground and pound.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aires wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nazarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aires. #SUB#
Aires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nazarov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Aires remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Aires scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nazarov to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Aires is trying to get an arm triangle but Nazarov is defending well.
Aires scoring with punches and elbows.
Aires staying calm.
Aires cracks Nazarov with an elbow. That is naaassty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCEFC Fight Night 237
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Bailey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bailey closes the distance but Nazarov moves to the side
and Nazarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Bailey.
A little feinted left hand from Nazarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.#CL2#
Bailey clinches up with Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nazarov avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nazarov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bailey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey is leaning against Nazarov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bailey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a head kick. That will keep Nazarov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Bailey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bailey scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey. That snapped Nazarov's head back. #T1#
Bailey staying out of range there.
As Nazarov backs off Bailey throws a huge counter combo but Nazarov manages to avoid it all.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Bailey wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey misses with a hook
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
A cross from Bailey lands.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Nazarov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL2#
Bailey has closed the distance and engaged Nazarov in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards. #BC2#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Bailey throws a head kick that Nazarov semi-blocks.
Seung-Jin Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Bailey. #T3#
Bailey throws an off balance right hand
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Nazarov ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
Nazarov takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bailey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nazarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Bailey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey 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.
Bailey throws a lazy head kick
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazarov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazarov lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bailey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nazarov dodges the punch combination from Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seung-Jin Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey scoring well with a low kick there.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Bailey slams his shin into Nazarov's torso.
Bailey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nazarov on the side of the head.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bailey cracks Nazarov with an open hand slap.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazarov throwing a counter right hand but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Seung-Jin Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Bailey scores with a head kick. Nazarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Bailey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Bailey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
Nazarov punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bailey wants to sweep but no luck.
Bailey controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
Bailey trying to control the position.
Nazarov stops Bailey from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nazarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bailey controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.
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!
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Bailey gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
A left lands for Nazarov.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey motions for Nazarov to come forward. Bailey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey throws a lazy body kick
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
As Nazarov backs off Bailey throws a huge counter combo but Nazarov manages to avoid it all.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Nazarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bailey finds it's way round the side to connect with Nazarov's head.
Nazarov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Bailey throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bailey lands with a kick to the temple. Nazarov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nazarov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bailey connects with a body shot.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Nazarov takes one to the chin there.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazarov.
A quick step to the side and Nazarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey cracks Nazarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazarov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seung-Jin Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bailey.
Seung-Jin Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab.#CL2#
Bailey clinches with his opponent.
Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bailey is working Nazarov over against the cage.
Bailey pushes Nazarov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
Seung-Jin Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Nazarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Bailey misses. #T1#
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey misses with a hook to the body
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
Bailey misses with a leg kick
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey lands with a right hand.
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazarov.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey swivels and escapes.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey throws a head kick that half lands.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bailey.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Nazarov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Bailey misses with a shot to the body
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey misses the body punch
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Bailey is rocked!
Nazarov works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bailey throws a shot to the body.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bailey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bailey.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazarov's sensitive parts. #KD#
Nazarov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bailey tumbling to the canvas!
Bailey is still in real trouble! Can Nazarov finish him?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov loads up on a big left hand. Bailey felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nazarov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bailey can't hide his disappointment, as Nazarov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A victorious Vadim Nazarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Seung-Jin Bailey spoke after the fight, saying 'Chamba'.

Event: CEFC 307
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazarov connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Nazarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel looks to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nazarov as he jumps to the side.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Nazarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.#TD2#
Steel gets caught napping as Nazarov dives in and scores a takedown. Steel manages to retain guard.
Nazarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nazarov postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Nazarov is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarov defends well.
Nazarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nazarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazarov has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Nazarov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Nazarov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarov is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is thwarting Nazarov's attempts to control the position.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Nazarov is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazarov is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nazarov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is trying to control. Nazarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Nazarov defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel looks to throw a body kick
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel wants to clinch but Nazarov slips to the side
and Nazarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Nazarov.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazarov doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazarov should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazarov.#T1#
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nazarov cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Nazarov gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel 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. #CL#
Steel forces Nazarov back against the cage and clinches.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nazarov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel tries to work over Nazarov's front leg with a kick but Nazarov checks it.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Nazarov's belly button to the back.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nazarov lands with a cross.
Steel throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Steel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nazarov has recovered full guard. #T3#
Nazarov has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Steel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarov 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. #SUB2#
Nazarov seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice body punch from Steel.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Nazarov lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarov is quick to defend against it.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Nazarov swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel's best efforts.#T2#
Nazarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Nazarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Nazarov is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Nazarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Nazarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Nazarov defends the submission attempt.
Vadim Nazarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nazarov defends it well.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarov wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Nazarov is defending well.
Nazarov trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Nazarov.
Steel misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Steel.
I think Nazarov 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Nazarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazarov as he connects with a hook.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Nazarov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Nazarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Fighter 1 misses.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter 1 throws a hook to the side of Nazarov's head but Nazarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the head.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter 1 raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Fighter 1 tries to sprawl but Nazarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov is thwarting Fighter 1's attempts to control the position.
Nazarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Nazarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Fighter 1 is trying to stand.
Nazarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Nazarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Nazarov there.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter 1's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Fighter 1 tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Nazarov.
Nazarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nazarov prevents Fighter 1 from standing back up.
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Fighter 1 dodges it nicely.
Nazarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter 1 does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazarov slips a nice elbow through Fighter 1's hands, connecting with Fighter 1's forehead.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter 1's head. #T2##ES2#
Fighter 1 makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Nazarov shoots in and bounces Fighter 1 off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter 1 has wrist control.
Nazarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nazarov connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Fighter 1 is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fighter 1 is still in real trouble! Can Nazarov finish him?
Nazarov being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter 1 seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter 1 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Nazarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Fighter 1 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter 1 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter 1 pulls Nazarov in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov postures up.
Nazarov lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter 1 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Fighter 1 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarov is controlling him.
Fighter 1 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Fighter 1 is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Nazarov lands a couple of digs.
Nazarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter 1 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazarov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nazarov is adopting a defensive guard.
Fighter 1 tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarov is retaining full guard.
Nazarov looking to control.
Fighter 1 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nazarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov'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#
Fighter 1 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses
and Nazarov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fighter 1 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Fighter 1 misses
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter 1 throws a lazy head kick
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects. #KD#
Nazarov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fighter 1 tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter 1 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fighter 1 wants to stand up but Nazarov is controlling him.
Nazarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fighter 1's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sparring Fighter 1 had this to say: 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.

Event: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Aires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Aires looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires swings widly with a right hand
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Nazarov moves forwards but Aires connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Aires scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires is looking to counter with a body kick.
Aires scores with a jab. Nazarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
Nazarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aires in his tracks.
Aires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range and Aires settles back down.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Aires changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aires's head backwards.
Nazarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aires. Aires circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aires paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aires misses with a takedown attempt - Nazarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aires doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Aires scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazarov in his tracks.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Nazarov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aires 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Aires's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazarov under the eye.
Aires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Aires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aires fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazarov moves out of range as Aires strikes.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov checks a low kick from Aires.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Aires avoids it with no problem.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Aires looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming. #T4#
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Aires lands a jab to Nazarov's midsection.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Aires with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
A counter left hand to the body from Aires misses its target.
Aires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Aires throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
Aires fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Aires will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Nazarov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aires circles away.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
Aires looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Aires counters with a right hand to the body.
Aires with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aires doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nazarov throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Aires throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aires with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aires.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aires at a distance.
Nazarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aires takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Aires.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Aires lands.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Aires.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aires pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aires thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Aires gets a takedown 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!
Nazarov is looking to control Aires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazarov avoid being mounted?
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aires connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aires throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Nazarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aires fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires looks to land a combination but Nazarov avoids it well.
Nazarov walks into a straight right hand from Aires.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Nazarov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aires motions for Nazarov to come forward. Aires throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Aires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Aires throws a solid leg kick but Nazarov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aires.
Aires misses with a two punch combination.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.#T2#
Aires closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Nazarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aires's guard.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Aires is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Aires looking for a guillotine here but Nazarov defends easily.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aires looking to control. #T3#
Aires bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard. #REVR#
Aires looking to pass the guard.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov is pulling down on Aires's head. It's preventing any offense from Aires, at least for the moment.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruno Aires.
Well Aires 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEFC 298
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Nazarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Arnold off the cage and back into range.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Arnold avoids the punch easily.
Arnold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arnold unleashes a big counter combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arnold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nazarov misses with a hook to the body
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
Arnold moves forwards but Nazarov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arnold throws a combination. Nazarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold connects with a body shot.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Nazarov backing up. Nazarov nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Arnold lands with a nice combination. Nazarov backs away looking to recover.
Arnold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arnold walks into a left hand.
Arnold tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Arnold moved out of range.
Nazarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov tests Arnold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazarov somewhat.#T2#
Arnold lands with a kick to the temple. Nazarov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nazarov digs a good hook to Arnold's body.
Nazarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Arnold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Arnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazarov throws a hook but Arnold avoids it easily.
Arnold moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Arnold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnold slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Arnold throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range. #TD#
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nazarov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nazarov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Arnold works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arnold's head.
Nazarov throwing shots but Arnold is blocking nicely.
Arnold regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Nazarov is working Arnold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnold keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Arnold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jermey Arnold will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov cracks Arnold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
A little feinted left hand from Nazarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nazarov misses with a body punch
and Arnold counters with a thumping low kick.
Arnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnold lands with a slapping head kick.
Jermey Arnold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arnold at a distance.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Arnold.#T1#
Arnold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArnold.
Jermey Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnold throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Arnold.
Arnold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
Arnold slips under a jab.
Arnold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nazarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazarov lands a jab to the nose.
Nazarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazarov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Arnold wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Nazarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnold moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Arnold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazarov drops his hands momentarily and Arnold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold lands a jab-cross combination.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
Arnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
It looked like Nazarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arnold lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Arnold tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Arnold moved out of range nicely.
Nazarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arnold with a nice cross.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nazarov misses with a shot to the body
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnold counters with a big head kick but Nazarov shrugs it off.
Arnold moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Arnold missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov moves out of range as Arnold strikes.
Jermey Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold swings widly with a right hand
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarov takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Nazarov - just one landing.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermey Arnold 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Nazarov.
Arnold looks to land a combination but Nazarov avoids it well.
Nazarov connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
and Arnold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nazarov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nazarov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnold is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nazarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Nazarov.
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arnold swinging wildly here.
Arnold plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Arnold saw that one coming.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Arnold.
A head kick misses from Arnold.
A counter left hand to the body from Nazarov misses its target.
Arnold throws a head kick that half lands.
Arnold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold misses with a right hand
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnold connects with a jab.
Nazarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arnold's hands.
Nazarov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Arnold to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Arnold looks to clinch but Nazarov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Arnold taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A relieved looking Vadim Nazarov 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: DUEL#143 Parker vs Ashton
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Potter has Nazarov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Potter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nazarov tumbling to the mat - Potter dives into Nazarov's guard.
Potter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potter stands up over Nazarov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Potter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nazarov wants to sweep here but Potter controlling him for the moment.
Nazarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarov is retaining full guard.
Potter trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Potter preventing the sweep. #T1#
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter postures up.
Potter pushes down on Nazarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nazarov is looking to control Potter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazarov avoid being mounted?
Potter working over Nazarov with some ground and pound. Nazarov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Potter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nazarov wants to control but Potter is keeping busy. #SUB#
Potter is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Nazarov tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Potter trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Potter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Potter trying to control from half guard but Nazarov is working away.
Potter trying to pass the guard but Nazarov defending well. #SUB#
Potter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nazarov has recovered full guard. #T3#
Potter passes Nazarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Potter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov wants to improve his position but Potter is controlling well.
Nazarov trying to control from the bottom.
Potter wants to take a breather but Nazarov is having none of it.
Potter stalling away here and it's allowed Nazarov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Potter preventing the sweep.
Potter postures up in Nazarov's guard and throws a big left but Nazarov blocks it. #T4#
Potter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nazarov looking for subs off his back but Potter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Potter is pressing down on Nazarov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nazarov is holding on for now.
Potter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nazarov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Potter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Potter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potter scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Potter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Potter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Potter lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Potter swings around for an armbar but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Potter's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Potter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Potter slips a nice elbow through Nazarov's hands, connecting with Nazarov's forehead.
Potter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potter. #T1#
Potter wants to take a breather but Nazarov is having none of it.
Potter stalling.
Nazarov is refusing to be controlled, as Potter sits in half guard. #SUB#
Potter is trying to work for a kimura but Nazarov is defending well.
Nazarov is holding on to half guard well.
Nazarov trying to hold on to Potter's head to control him but Potter postures up.
Potter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #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.
Potter can't control as he wanted to and Nazarov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nazarov tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
Nazarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazarov.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Nazarov has control of Potter's left arm, preventing Potter from doing any damage.
Potter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nazarov is pulling down on Potter's head. It's preventing any offense from Potter, at least for the moment.
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Potter postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Potter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potter tries to land a body kick
and Nazarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Potter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potter at a distance.
Potter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter needs to keep his hands up - Nazarov had a free shot at his head there.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
Nazarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Potter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potter somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Potter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Potter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potter somewhat.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Nazarov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazarov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexander Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Potter looks for a takedown but Nazarov sprawls well.#T1#
Potter shoots and misses
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potter shoots for a takedown but Nazarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nazarov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
Potter misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Potter drives through with a takedown into Nazarov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nazarov wants to control but Potter passes easily into half guard.
Potter 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.
Potter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potter prevents Nazarov from improving his position.
Potter wants to control but Nazarov is keeping him busy.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nazarov tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nazarov tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Potter controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nazarov is bucking up trying to escape but Potter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nazarov is trying desperately to improve position.
Potter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nazarov can't escape the position.
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
Potter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nazarov is looking to escape. #T4#
Nazarov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potter controlling from the full mount.
Nazarov wants to control but Potter is having none of it.
Potter content just to control the position here.
Potter looking to control but Nazarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potter, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Potter!
Alexander Potter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 559: Dark Days
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Begovic throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazarov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazarov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazarov takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Begovic.#KD#
Begovic drops Nazarov with a beautiful combination! Nazarov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Begovic is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov lands a really nice looking cross but Begovic seems unphased.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Begovic lands a body shot.
Begovic misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov misses with a straight left.
Begovic throwing a counter right hand but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Begovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Begovic misses with a low kick as Nazarov jumps back.
Nazarov takes one to the chin there.
Begovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Begovic misses with a low kick.
Begovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Begovic throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Begovic looks to throw the jab but Nazarov is out of range.
Begovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Begovic misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Nazarov digs a good hook to Begovic's body.
Begovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Begovic.
Begovic is looking to wear down Nazarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roland Begovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Begovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Begovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Begovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Begovic thuds his right hand into Nazarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Begovic walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Begovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Begovic.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazarov lands with a hook. Begovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Begovic is looking to clinch.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
Begovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roland Begovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Begovic lands with a good body shot.
Nazarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Begovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazarov off the cage and back into range.
Begovic ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarov. #TD2#
Nazarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
Begovic is rocked!
Nazarov working Begovic over with strikes.
Oh Begovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Begovic is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nazarov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Begovic from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nazarov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A relieved looking Vadim Nazarov 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: Syn 554 - Equilibrium
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
Parker wants to clinch
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.#CL#
Parker drives through and clinches with Nazarov against the cage. #TD2#
Nazarov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parker can't fight it off and eventually Nazarov manages to take the fight to the floor. Parker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Nazarov postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Nazarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nazarov postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it. #T1#
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Parker!#REVR#
Nazarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nazarov has his hands on Parker's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarov is retaining full guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
Nazarov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nazarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker tries to clinch there but Nazarov circles away.
Parker lands a head shot.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and pushes Nazarov back into the cage.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker tries to clinch there but Nazarov circles away.
Parker tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but Nazarov is having none of it.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nazarov moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazarov keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nazarov. Nazarov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazarov.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Parker wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazarov moves out of range as Parker strikes.#T1#
Good shot there by Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nazarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker throws a nice head kick!
Parker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker tries to clinch but Nazarov is having none of it.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Nazarov connects with a body shot.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Nazarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker tries to clinch but Nazarov is having none of it. #CL#
Parker clinches.
Nazarov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nazarov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Parker lands a right hand.
Nazarov blocking some punches.
Nazarov wants to take the fight to the mat but Parker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker tries to clinch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
Parker wants to clinch.#T3#
Parker is looking to clinch but Nazarov is avoiding it.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nazarov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Nazarov prevents a body shot from Parker.
Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nazarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Parker prevents the takedown attempt.
Nazarov looking for a takedown.
Nazarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. #T4#
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands a right hand.
Nazarov is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nazarov is breathing heavily.
Nazarov is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Nazarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Nazarov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nazarov has the hooks in. Parker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Nazarov doesn't have the hooks in and Parker manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker with a nice cross.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker tries to clinch there but Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well.
Nazarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.
Parker misses with a shot to the body
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Parker forces Nazarov back against the cage and clinches.
Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov cracks Parker with a nice body shot.
Peter Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Parker prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nazarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker pushes Nazarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarov wants a takedown but no success here.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazarov.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Parker with a jab.#TD2#
Nazarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Parker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nazarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nazarov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nazarov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Parker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Parker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Nazarov throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Nazarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Nazarov throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Parker won't allow Nazarov to pass to mount.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parker trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov avoids the body shot from Parker. #T4#
Nazarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker wants to clinch up but Nazarov keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Nazarov lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Parker tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Parker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Parker waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn 552 - Apathetic
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelbär!
Von Kuschelbär looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov throws a jab when Von Kuschelbär was well out of range.#TD#
Von Kuschelbär looking to score a takedown here. Nazarov is defending well but Von Kuschelbär drives through and ends up in Nazarov's guard.#SUB2#
Nazarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelbär is in close to Nazarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelbär keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Kuschelbär pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Nazarov working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily. #T1#
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nazarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Kuschelbär keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to control Nazarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Kuschelbär avoid being mounted?
Von Kuschelbär moves into full guard.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Kuschelbär works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Von Kuschelbär bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard. #REVR#
Nazarov pulls Von Kuschelbär in to control the position.
Nazarov wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelbär controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nazarov working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Kuschelbär stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nazarov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär is working Nazarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazarov holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been informed that Nazarov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Kuschelbär is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär works over Nazarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Von Kuschelbär pushing down on Nazarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Kuschelbär drops an elbow to the side of Nazarov's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarov is looking to improve his position.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kuschelbär's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kuschelbär's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär throwing a counter right hand but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarov sprawls and moves away.
Von Kuschelbär does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nazarov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Nazarov throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Von Kuschelbär jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär feints and then cracks Nazarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarov down.
Von Kuschelbär walks into a left hand. #KD#
Nice combo by Von Kuschelbär! Oh, that's hurt him - Nazarov falls to the canvas and Von Kuschelbär follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär lands a decent elbow from side control.
Von Kuschelbär scores with punches from side control.
Nazarov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Kuschelbär wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nazarov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Kuschelbär.
Nazarov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a strike but Nazarov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here.
Nazarov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Kuschelbär haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Von Kuschelbär scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Von Kuschelbär stands up over Nazarov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nazarov wants to hit a switch here but Von Kuschelbär passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nazarov there!
Von Kuschelbär avoids the attempt from Nazarov to control.
The referee warns Nazarov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nazarov is squirming around, avoiding Von Kuschelbär's attempts to control the action.
Nazarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Nazarov tries to hold on but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Kuschelbär cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nazarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelbär with good strikes from the mount here!
Nazarov tries to reverse the position but Von Kuschelbär maintains control.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Nice straight punches there by Von Kuschelbär. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Kuschelbär.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelbär misses the target.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelbär takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nazarov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Von Kuschelbär uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Von Kuschelbär paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelbär looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov clobbers Von Kuschelbär with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazarov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelbär trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Kuschelbär slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nazarov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär throws a strike aimed at the side of Nazarov's head but Nazarov avoids it well.
Nazarov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazarov regains half guard.
Von Kuschelbär scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kuschelbär's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kuschelbär's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov has the hooks in. Von Kuschelbär is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Nazarov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position but Nazarov manages to sink in the hooks.
Nazarov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nazarov is hanging on to Von Kuschelbär's back as he tries to escape.
Von Kuschelbär is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nazarov looking to break Von Kuschelbär's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Von Kuschelbär remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nazarov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nazarov is landing with strikes. Von Kuschelbär can't take much more of this.#T3#
Von Kuschelbär tries to break free.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position but Nazarov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Nazarov is persistently looking for the submission but Von Kuschelbär is defending it well.
Nazarov controlling well, preventing Von Kuschelbär from escaping the position.
Nazarov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nazarov.
Nazarov is hanging on to Von Kuschelbär's back as he tries to escape.
Von Kuschelbär covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nazarov is not going to allow Von Kuschelbär to sit and survive in this position.
Nazarov lands strikes to the head. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Von Kuschelbär is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Von Kuschelbär defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Von Kuschelbär grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Kuschelbär 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
Nazarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dijkstra throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov cracks Dijkstra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dijkstra throws a low kick, looking for Nazarov's leg but Nazarov calmly moves out of range.
Dijkstra throws a solid leg kick but Nazarov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dijkstra.
Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Dijkstra tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dijkstra slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dijkstra misses with a hook.
Nazarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dijkstra or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarov, which made it look bad. #T1#
Dijkstra throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Dijkstra motions for Nazarov to come forward. Dijkstra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dijkstra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazarov scores with a jab.
Nazarov throws a series of punches but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dijkstra slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov tests Dijkstra's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a leg kick.
Nazarov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dijkstra.
Dijkstra misses with a head kick.
Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov lunges at Dijkstra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dijkstra's hand.
Dijkstra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazarov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dijkstra's head.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Dijkstra avoids the punch easily.
Nazarov thuds a left hand into Dijkstra's body.
Dijkstra misses with a straight left.
Nazarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dijkstra misses with a head kick.
Vadim Nazarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Nazarov misses. #T3#
Dijkstra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Dijkstra tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dijkstra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dijkstra wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dijkstra walks into a left hand.
Nazarov throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Nazarov takes a swing at Dijkstra's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Nazarov as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Dijkstra ducks down to avoid it.
Dijkstra doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dijkstra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.#T4#
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dijkstra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarov sprawls and moves away.
Dijkstra wants to land a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range.
Dijkstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dijkstra tries to land a leg kick but Nazarov saw it coming and moves away.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Dijkstra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Nazarov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dijkstra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dijkstra missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Nazarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Dijkstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
Dijkstra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Nazarov moved away.
Dijkstra tries for a takedown but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Dijkstra tries to work over Nazarov's front leg with a kick but Nazarov checks it.
Dijkstra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dijkstra throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
Dijkstra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dijkstra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazarov.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dijkstra is looking to clinch.
Dijkstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dijkstra works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Dijkstra moved out of range.
Dijkstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazarov checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dijkstra might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Dijkstra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dijkstra wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dijkstra dodges the punch combination from Nazarov.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Dijkstra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dijkstra throws out the jab.
Nazarov throws a series of punches but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick from Dijkstra.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dijkstra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dijkstra.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dijkstra cracks Nazarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dijkstra throws a low kick, looking for Nazarov's leg but Nazarov calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov slips a jab from Dijkstra.#TD#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nazarov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dijkstra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nazarov prevents Dijkstra from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Nazarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dijkstra trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Nazarov is trying to improve his position.
Nazarov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dijkstra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Nazarov is looking to improve his position.
Dijkstra stops Nazarov from getting back to his feet.
Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is defending well.
Dijkstra prevents Nazarov from standing back up.
Nazarov wants to control but Dijkstra is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Nazarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dijkstra pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dijkstra seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dijkstra tries to pass to full mount but Nazarov defends it.
Dijkstra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Dijkstra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dijkstra misses with a kick to the body.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Omar Dijkstra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Dijkstra ducks down to avoid it.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dijkstra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dijkstra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dijkstra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazarov.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Dijkstra is rocked!
Nazarov swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarov is quick to defend against it.
Oh Dijkstra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dijkstra throws a front kick aimed at Nazarov's knee but Nazarov avoids it well.
Dijkstra connects with an inside leg kick.
Dijkstra seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Dijkstra saw that one coming.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dijkstra at a distance.
Nazarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dijkstra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazarov.
Dijkstra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarov swivels and escapes.
Dijkstra fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazarov in the body.
Dijkstra lands a jab to the nose.
Dijkstra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dijkstra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nazarov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dijkstra's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 518 - Donnelly vs Kim
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Nazarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazarov tries to avoid it.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sole. Sole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sole tests Nazarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sole lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarov's head back.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Sole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Nazarov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Sole misses.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
Sole looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov stuns Sole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Nazarov lands a nice hook to Sole's body. Sole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sole lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sole.
Nazarov swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
A jab from Sole does it's job there.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Sole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Sole is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Sole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nazarov just manages to avoid it.
Sole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sole scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Sole misses the target. #T2#
Sole throws a leg kick
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole.
Nazarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nazarov moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Nazarov cracks a nice hook into Sole's ribs.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Sole misses with a hook
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Nazarov closes the distance and clinches up with Sole, looking for a takedown. Nazarov pushes Sole against the cage but Sole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Sole.
Sole misses with a body kick.
Nazarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Nazarov misses with a hook to the body
and Sole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Nazarov saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Nazarov cracks Sole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sole throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Sole throwing a counter right hand but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Sole throws the kick towards the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target. #T4#
Nazarov dips to his left and cracks Sole with an uppercut!
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Sole misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Sole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazarov.
Sole avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Sole scores with the left hand. Nazarov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
Sole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Nazarov slips the punch.
Sole missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
A big left from Sole misses.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Nazarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacks Sole 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#
Sole misses the jab.
Sole thumps Nazarov with a low kick.
Nazarov lands with a right hand.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
Sole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sole doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sole throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.#T1#
Nazarov throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sole throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov avoids the body shot from Sole.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a few strikes there.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sole lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Sole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazarov blocks the leg kick.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole swings widly with a right hand
and Nazarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Sole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov misses with a double jab.
Sole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Sole misses with a low kick.
Sole slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarov connects with a right hand. Sole shakes it off.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacks Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazarov's sensitive parts.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole is looking to chop away at Nazarov's legs.
Nazarov scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Nazarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sole is looking to control Nazarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sole avoid being mounted?
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sole's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sole's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sole keeping hold of Nazarov's head, controlling as best he can.
Nazarov throwing shots but Sole is blocking nicely.
Sole tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Nazarov is looking to take a break and control but Sole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazarov takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Sole throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazarov's sensitive parts.
Sole misses with a hook. Nazarov ducked under it nicely.
Jacks Sole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Nazarov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sole to the ground. Nazarov is now in Sole's guard.
Sole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Nazarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sole's head.
Sole working a defensive guard here.
Nazarov is in close to Sole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sole working a defensive guard here.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nazarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sole's head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nazarov landing with the ground and pound.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazarov clobbers Sole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Sole throws a hook to the side of Nazarov's head but Nazarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sole.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sole circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Sole misses with a low kick.
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Nazarov swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
An attempted straight right counter from Sole misses the target.
Sole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sole throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
Sole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sole's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Sole jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Sole motions for Nazarov to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole misses the shot to the body.
Sole throws a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Sole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Sole.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacks Sole.
I think Sole 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 516 -Alexandersson vs Mood
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Raven pushes Nazarov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Raven. #CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Raven lands with a right to the head.
Raven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nazarov has a couple of punches blocked by Raven.
Nazarov can't find room to land a body shot as Raven controls the action.
Raven is pushing Nazarov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raven takes a shot to the head.
Nazarov has Raven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Raven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raven scores with a body shot.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazarov fails with the takedown.
Thomas Raven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.#T1##CL#
Raven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raven struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarov controls his hands. #BC2#
Nazarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raven throws a big shot that misses.
Raven lands a head shot.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raven defends it nicely.#T2#
Raven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Raven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nazarov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Raven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is keeping the position.
Raven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Nazarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Raven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raven controlling from the top position.
Nazarov is controlling Raven's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raven looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Raven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Raven moved out of range.
Raven lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazarov off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target. #T4#
Raven connects with a crisp jab.
Raven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nazarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Raven moved out of range nicely.
Raven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nazarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raven misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Raven has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Nazarov has hold of one of Raven's legs. Raven is fighting the takedown attempt but Nazarov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raven looking to control but Nazarov passes into half guard.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Raven.
As Raven backs off Nazarov throws a huge counter combo but Raven manages to avoid it all.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raven.
Raven throws a series of punches but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov with the counter takedown but Raven avoids it easily.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Raven to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raven uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazarov has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
Raven throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Nazarov moves out of range as Raven strikes.#T1#
Nazarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raven works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Raven drives through and clinches with Nazarov against the cage.
Nazarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raven has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with some punches.
Nazarov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravens head.
Raven has Nazarov pushed against the cage.
Raven can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarov controls the action.
Raven taking a breather.
Nazarov has Raven pressed against the cage, preventing Raven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raven presses Nazarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Raven wants the takedown. Nazarov is fighting it off but Raven persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nazarov's guard against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazarov has his hands on Raven's head, controlling the position.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raven manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nazarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nazarov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Raven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov is working Raven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raven is controlling Nazarov's posture.
Nazarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nazarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov postures up.
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet.
Raven working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nazarov works over Raven's head and body with a nice combination.
Raven wants to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Raven misses with a body punch
and Nazarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Raven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raven moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Raven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Thomas Raven is winning the standup battle so far.
Raven takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raven slips a jab and a cross from Nazarov.
Nazarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazarov keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov blocks a leg kick.
Nazarov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raven looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Raven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Raven.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Nazarov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raven was covering up waiting for the punch and Nazarov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raven is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nazarov is controlling Raven's posture.#T1#
Raven works over Nazarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raven has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raven's guard. #REVB#
Raven has his hands on Nazarov's head, controlling the position.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Nazarov defends easily.
Raven is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Raven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nazarov works over Raven with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Raven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Raven ducks down to avoid it.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nazarov sprawls well. Nazarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raven gets slowly back to his feet.
Raven misses with a left hand
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raven swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazarov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 512 - Kim vs Larusso 4
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Nazarov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Boy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boy to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Boy moved out of range nicely.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boy throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boy on the side of the head.
Boy connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Nazarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy is trying to stand. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nazarov drops an elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Boy is looking to escape.
Nazarov is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Boy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boy is trying to stand back up but Nazarov is controlling him #T2#
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Boy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Boy throwing a counter right hand but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nazarov.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy works the jab nicely.
Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boy connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Boy throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy misses with a hook.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Boy.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Boy.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Boy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Boy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Nazarov.
Boy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boy throws a wild body kick that Nazarov sees coming a mile off.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Boy takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov misses with a two punch combination.
Nazarov lands a body shot.
Boy pushes Nazarov away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Nazarov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boy to the ground. Nazarov is now in Boy's guard.
Nazarov won't allow Boy to get back to his feet.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boy wants to stand up but Nazarov is controlling him.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nazarov misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Boy.
Nazarov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
Nazarov misses with a straight left.
Boy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov connects with a right hand. Boy shakes it off.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boy lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarov's head back.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Good work by Nazarov as he checks the leg kick.
Nazarov digs a good hook to Boy's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boy.
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Boy. That snapped Nazarov's head back.
Nazarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
As Boy backs off Nazarov throws a huge counter combo but Boy manages to avoid it all.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.#T2#
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarov.
It looked like Boy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boy 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.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt - Boy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Boy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Boy defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nazarov looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Boy.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boy counters with a leg kick.
Nazarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Boy.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boy tries to clinch up.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
A little feinted left hand from Boy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Boy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Nazarov throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Boy clobbers Nazarov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boy counters with a good low kick that Nazarov was not able to check.
Good shot there by Nazarov.
Nazarov keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Boy.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a wild combination.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Boy misses with a straight right.
Boy with a jab.
Boy misses the jab.
Boy misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarov throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Boy throws a quick counter head kick but Nazarov was just out of range.
Nazarov moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Boy throws an off balance right hand
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Boy misses with a looping right.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Boy misses.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Boy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nazarov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nazarov has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarov.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Boy working aggressively here.
Beast Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nazarov pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazarov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nazarov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazarov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Nazarov blocking some punches.
Nazarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazarov avoids the damage to the body.
Nazarov has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Nazarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.#T4#
Boy tries a body shot but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Nazarov breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Nazarov blocks the low kick.
Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Nazarov.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Boy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nazarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boy walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Boy jabs at Nazarov's body.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beast Boy.
I think Nazarov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 509 - Cabrera vs Wayne II
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Alvaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvaro is just out of range.
Alvaro tries to counter by clinching up but Nazarov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alvaro lands with a good body shot.
Nazarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nazarov thinking.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov connects with a body shot.
Alvaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvaro sprawls well. Alvaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nazarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvaro swings widly with a right hand
and Nazarov counters with a left and a right that stings Alvaro.
Alvaro slips under a jab from Nazarov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvaro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Alvaro avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Alvaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Alvaro has closed the distance and engaged Nazarov in a clinch.
Alvaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazarov.
Alvaro tries to throw a body punch but Nazarov avoids it by throwing Alvaro back against the cage.
Alvaro 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.
Alvaro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Alvaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarov controls his hands.
Alvaro misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Alvaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazarov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazarov off the cage and back into range.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt - Alvaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose Alvaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Alvaro ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazarov misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Nazarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvaro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvaro wants to get back to his feet but Nazarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Alvaro kicks Nazarov off and gets to his feet.
Nazarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvaro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazarov on the side of the head. #T3#
Nazarov connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarov digs a good body shot into Alvaro's ribs.
Alvaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov slips a jab from Alvaro.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Alvaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Alvaro misses its intended target.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Alvaro avoids the punch easily.
Alvaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvaro.
Alvaro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alvaro staying out of range there.#T4#
Nazarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazarov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nazarov with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Jose Alvaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Alvaro.
Alvaro takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Alvaro moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov avoids the body shot from Alvaro.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvaro, as that shot connected.
Alvaro slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Nazarov.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Alvaro slips the punch.
Alvaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nazarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Nazarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Alvaro has one foot on Nazarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Alvaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Nazarov misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvaro counters with a nice body shot.
Alvaro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nazarov scores with a hook.
Nazarov cracks Alvaro with a good jab.
Alvaro misses with an uppercut.
Alvaro slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Alvaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvaro thumps Nazarov with a low kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvaro.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazarov momentarily.
Alvaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazarov lands with a shot to the body.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvaro manages to avoid it.
Alvaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvaro manages to avoid it.
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nazarov takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Nazarov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvaro. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Alvaro throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Alvaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alvaro counter with a right hand.
Alvaro slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
A jab from Nazarov finds it's way through Alvaro's defenses.
Nazarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Alvaro tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvaro slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Nazarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Nazarov misses.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Alvaro ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
A good leg kick by Alvaro.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvaro.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvaro.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Alvaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvaro can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Alvaro misses its intended target.
Alvaro throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Nazarov walks into a jab.
Nazarov catches Alvaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvaro.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov blocks the body kick.
Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazarov avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Alvaro there.#T1#
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Alvaro avoids it with no problem.
Alvaro misses with a few strikes there.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazarov scores with a nice strike.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvaro.
Alvaro throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nazarov scores with a hook to the body. Alvaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvaro misses the shot to the body.
Alvaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvaro moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvaro. That snapped Nazarov's head back.
Nazarov shoots in and drives through. Alvaro sprawls well.#T2#
Alvaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov with a nice cross.
Alvaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvaro tries to land a leg kick but Nazarov saw it coming and moves away.
Alvaro misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvaro slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Alvaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Alvaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov slips under a jab.#T3#
Nazarov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Alvaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazarov, as that shot connected.
Alvaro is looking to clinch.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazarov 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.
Alvaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jose Alvaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Alvaro tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Alvaro throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Alvaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvaro.
Alvaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvaro can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarov controls the action.
Alvaro pushes Nazarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazarov.
Alvaro throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazarov.
Jose Alvaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Alvaro on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nazarov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alvaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazarov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 505 - Hoshino vs Lil Wayne
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rumlow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nazarov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rumlow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rumlow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumlow pulls Nazarov in close to prevent any damage.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Rumlow blocks nicely.
Rumlow trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Rumlow is looking to counter punch.
Nazarov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumlow avoids it really well and circles away.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Nazarov does no damage.
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rumlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Rumlow looks to throw a body kick
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Rumlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Nazarov moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Rumlow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Rumlow ducks down to avoid it.
Brock Rumlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
Rumlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumlow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rumlow throws a combination. Nazarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rumlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumlow.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Nazarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nazarov 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. #T3#
Nazarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Nazarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumlow wants to control the action here but instead Nazarov manages to pass to full mount!
Nazarov looking to finish with strikes here!
Nazarov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rumlow is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarov landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Nazarov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nazarov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rumlow taking shots to the head.
Nazarov throwing strikes here but Rumlow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rumlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nazarov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nazarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Rumlow working to try and regain half guard.
Nazarov tries to control but Rumlow wriggling away.
Rumlow regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Rumlow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rumlow misses the target.
Rumlow connects with a right hand. Nazarov shakes it off.
Rumlow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazarov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock Rumlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarov jabs Rumlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazarov throws a jab when Rumlow was well out of range.
Rumlow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rumlow scores with a nice head shot.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Nazarov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rumlow slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov cracks Rumlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumlow lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow keeps Nazarov at a distance using the push kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Rumlow.
A jab from Rumlow misses.
Nazarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rumlow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nazarov will feel that in the morning.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazarov darts in looking for a takedown but Rumlow gets double underhooks and turns Nazarov into the cage.
Rumlow throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Rumlow scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Nazarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rumlow wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Rumlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumlow blocks a jab.
Rumlow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Rumlow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nazarov connects with a right hand. Rumlow shakes it off.
Nazarov misses with a double jab.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Rumlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumlow.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumlow. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Rumlow. Beautiful body shot.
Rumlow with a nice cross.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rumlow moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Nazarov's legs.
Rumlow throws a leg kick
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rumlow digs a good hook to Nazarov's body.
Rumlow throws a lazy body kick
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Rumlow throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Rumlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
Nice uppercut lands for Rumlow. That snapped Nazarov's head back.
Nazarov slips a straight right by Rumlow.
Nazarov throws a counter combo.
Rumlow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarov. #T4#
Rumlow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Nazarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the head.
Rumlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rumlow has time to react.
Rumlow throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Rumlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumlow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rumlow. That's going to slow Nazarov down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Nazarov's legs.
Rumlow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
Nazarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumlow.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rumlow slips under a jab.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rumlow walks into a jab.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Rumlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rumlow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Rumlow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nazarov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rumlow ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Rumlow. #T1#
Nazarov throws out a powerful jab.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt - Rumlow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rumlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rumlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rumlow!
Rumlow misses with a body kick. #T2#
Rumlow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazarov.
Rumlow is looking to clinch.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarov.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumlow tries to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumlow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumlow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nazarov.
Rumlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Rumlow scoring well with a low kick there.
Rumlow throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Rumlow avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A lazy left from Nazarov finds it's target.
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rumlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rumlow scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Nazarov coming out on top.
Rumlow with a hook.
Rumlow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumlow pinned against the cage. Rumlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brock Rumlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.#T4#
Rumlow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rumlow.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumlow can pounce on him.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov throws a body punch but Rumlow moves out of range.
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!
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Rumlow dodges the punch combination from Nazarov.
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Rumlow's head but Rumlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rumlow scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Nazarov.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rumlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Rumlow misses its target.
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rumlow throws out a leg kick but Nazarov moves out of range and Rumlow only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Rumlow swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Rumlow jabs at Nazarov's body.
Rumlow clobbers Nazarov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Rumlow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
Donk. Nazarov catches Rumlow right on the button with a cross.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Nazarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazarov tries to avoid it.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rumlow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazarov moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
A big left from Rumlow misses.
Nazarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
Rumlow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazarov tries to bum rush Rumlow with a series of wild strikes but Rumlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Rumlow wants to clinch up but Nazarov keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov connects with the punch.#T2#
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Rumlow lands with an overhand left.
Nazarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rumlow connects with a looping right hand.
Rumlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rumlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumlow jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rumlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazarov misses with a straight left.
Rumlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target. #T3#
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rumlow tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow cracks Nazarov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rumlow throws a wild body kick that Nazarov sees coming a mile off.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nazarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rumlow throws a lazy body kick
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumlow.
That kick from Rumlow tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Nazarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rumlow lands a high kick!
Nazarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rumlow moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Rumlow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rumlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
An attempted straight right counter from Rumlow misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rumlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarov scores with the left hand. Rumlow knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rumlow throws out the jab.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Nazarov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow had his way with Vadim Nazarov in that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rumlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rumlow punishes Nazarov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rumlow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazarov connects with a single shot there.
Nazarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumlow.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rumlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rumlow defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarov.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Nazarov's front leg. #T1#
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rumlow with a body shot.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rumlow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumlow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Rumlow is out of range.
Rumlow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarov avoids it.
A jab from Rumlow does it's job there.
Rumlow stuffs the takedown.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Rumlow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rumlow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rumlow throws a hook to the side of Nazarov's head but Nazarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumlow can pounce on him.
Rumlow lands a jab to the nose.
Rumlow looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumlow looks to throw the jab but Nazarov is out of range.
Rumlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumlow.#T3#
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rumlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Rumlow moves into the clinch.
Nazarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nazarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazarov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Rumlow moves out of range.
A low kick from Rumlow misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a front kick that sends Nazarov stumbling back into the cage.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Nazarov.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumlow as he connects with a hook.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Rumlow is out of range.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the head.
Nazarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rumlow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Rumlow.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Rumlow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Nazarov checks it.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
A big right from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Rumlow darts in and clinches Nazarov up against the cage.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Rumlow manages to get underhooks.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rumlow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumlow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
Brock Rumlow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 501 - Mood vs Furia
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Nazarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarczynski's waist but Tarczynski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazarov off to one side.
Tarczynski is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov stuns Tarczynski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nazarov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tarczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarczynski slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Tarczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarczynski defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarczynski has time to react.
Nazarov's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nazarov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Tarczynski saw that one coming.
Tarczynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarczynski looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tarczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nice body punch from Nazarov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarczynski. #T1#
Nazarov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazarov misses.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarczynski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tarczynski missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarczynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Tarczynski avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Nazarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nazarov lunges at Tarczynski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarczynski's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Nazarov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarczynski momentarily. #T2#
Tarczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarczynski's head backwards.
Nazarov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tarczynski 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.
Tarczynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarczynski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazarov's hands.
Tarczynski throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nazarov throws a jab when Tarczynski was well out of range.
Tarczynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarczynski works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazarov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tarczynski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nazarov takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarczynski. #T3#
Tarczynski stuns Nazarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tarczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Tarczynski misses with a hook.
Nazarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarczynski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nazarov really felt that one!
Tarczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
A punch lands to the side of Tarczynski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarczynski jabs Nazarov right on the nose. Nazarov blinks but takes it well.
Nazarov throws a hook but Tarczynski avoids it easily.
Tarczynski tries to counter by clinching up but Nazarov breaks away and moves out of range.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Tarczynski lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazarov somewhat.#T4#
Tarczynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarczynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski staying out of range there.
Tarczynski cracks Nazarov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazarov cracks Tarczynski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarczynski blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarczynski, right into the meat.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tarczynski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov cracks a nice hook into Tarczynski's ribs.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Tarczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarczynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarov.
Tarczynski slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Tarczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Tarczynski moves away and avoids it.
Tarczynski tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazarov avoided it.
Tarczynski tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Tarczynski.
Karol Tarczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov jabs at Tarczynski's body.
A cross from Nazarov lands.
Tarczynski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
A big right from Tarczynski misses.
Nazarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Tarczynski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nazarov.
Nice jab there from Nazarov. #T2#
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarov lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarczynski looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Tarczynski both land. Nice combination.
Nazarov connects with a body shot that sends Tarczynski's belly button to the back.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Tarczynski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tarczynski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Tarczynski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Nazarov.#T3#
Nazarov lands with a hook. Tarczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Tarczynski blocks a jab.
Nazarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarczynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nazarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tarczynski swings widly with a right hand
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Tarczynski scores with a jab. Nazarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Nazarov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tarczynski's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov throwing shots but Tarczynski is blocking nicely.
Tarczynski is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Tarczynski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarczynski keeps working.
Nazarov tries to pass to full mount but Tarczynski defends it.
Tarczynski wants to get back to full guard.
Tarczynski is pressing down on Nazarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Tarczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarczynski counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarczynski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tarczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarczynski.#TD2#
Nazarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tarczynski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarczynski trying to control the position here. #T1#
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nazarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarczynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarczynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarczynski is just out of range.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Tarczynski throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tarczynski looks to land a left hand but Nazarov moved out of range nicely.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarczynski throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Tarczynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov throws a hook but Tarczynski avoids it easily.
Tarczynski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nazarov swinging wildly here.
Tarczynski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazarov ducks right into an uppercut from Tarczynski.
Nazarov moves out of range as Tarczynski throws a body kick.
Tarczynski misses with a straight right. #T4#
Nazarov throws the left hand but Tarczynski avoids the punch easily.
Tarczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tarczynski misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karol Tarczynski.
Well Nazarov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
A relieved looking Vadim Nazarov 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: Syn 495 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Perry throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nazarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Perry's guard.
Perry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nazarov is working Perry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarov stopping the sweep attempt from Perry.
Nazarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perry is adopting a defensive guard.
Nazarov throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
Nazarov managing to control the position.
Perry passes Nazarov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perry in particular looking to stall.
Nazarov is holding on to half guard well.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Perry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazarov is looking for a sweep. Perry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nazarov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perry.
Nazarov has his hands clasped together around Perry's back. He's all about the action.
Nazarov wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
Perry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perry throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perry looks to land a combination. Nazarov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry cracks Nazarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nazarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perry is fending him off so far but Nazarov persists. Nope, Perry circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry lands with a cross.
Perry moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry fails with the takedown.
Nazarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Perry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Perry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Nazarov blocks the low kick.#T4#
Nazarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perry under the eye.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry misses with a head kick.
Perry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perry.
Perry defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazarov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazarov cracks Perry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nazarov connects with a right hand. Perry shakes it off.
Nazarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duane Perry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov throws a series of punches but Perry avoids them all with ease.
Perry throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Perry to regain full guard.
Perry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nazarov postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Perry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Perry!#REVB#
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nazarov seems keen to control Perry's posture.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov is pulling down on Perry's head. It's preventing any offense from Perry, at least for the moment.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazarov stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
Perry tries to roll over but Nazarov keeps him under control.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perry keeps working.
Perry wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy.
Nazarov working over Perry with some ground and pound. Perry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Perry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Nazarov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Perry wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Perry keeping hold of Nazarov's head, controlling as best he can.
Perry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Nazarov wants to advance to full mount but Perry doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perry controlling Nazarov's posture.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Nazarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarov is proving a slippery customer.
Nazarov controlling from the top position.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov connects with a jab.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Nazarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry throws a lazy body kick
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perry.
A clash of legs there as Nazarov blocks the low kick.
Nazarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Perry gets caught napping as Nazarov dives in and scores a takedown. Perry manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Perry.
Perry lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Duane Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry lands with a cross.
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nazarov moves out of range as Perry strikes.
Perry lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
Perry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov jabs Perry right on the nose. Perry blinks but takes it well.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.
Nice jab there from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Perry.
Perry throws a leg kick that misses.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Perry.
Perry defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Perry counters with a body kick.
Nazarov jabs Perry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Perry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Perry throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Perry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Perry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duane Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Perry tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry works the jab nicely.
Nazarov misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
Nazarov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perry.
A head kick from Perry lands but Nazarov takes it in his stride.
Perry throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Perry wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perry keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Nazarov. #T3#
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perry keeps working.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Nazarov throws a strike but Perry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Nazarov looking to pass the guard.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perry keeping full guard, as Nazarov tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perry.
Nazarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perry digs a good body shot into Nazarov's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duane Perry.
I think Perry 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 489 - Rocker v Wein
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Raven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Raven finds it's way through Nazarov's defenses. #TD#
Raven shoots in and bounces Nazarov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Raven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Raven wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raven is trying to get back to full guard.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazarov working Raven over with strikes.
Nazarov throwing shots but Raven is blocking nicely.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Raven dodges it nicely.
Raven keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raven defending well though.
Nazarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Nazarov working Raven over with strikes.
Raven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Raven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nazarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nazarov controlling the pace.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Nazarov prevents Raven from improving his position.
Raven keeping control of the position. #T3#
Raven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raven trying to control here.
Raven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven controlling the position well.
Raven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Raven is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raven is doing well to control the position and prevent Nazarov from advancing to side control.
Raven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov throws a strike but Raven avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarov won't allow Raven to sweep him here.
Raven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov lunges at Raven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raven's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nazarov scores with a nice right hand.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raven. Raven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a combination
and Raven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raven, right into the meat.
Nazarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Raven throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Raven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1##TD2#
Raven gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nazarov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov. #SUB#
Nazarov lying in Raven's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Raven decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Nazarov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Raven!
Thomas Raven took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Syn 484 - Rocker vs Alvado
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dias Jimenez.
Nazarov walks into a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazarov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice hook to Nazarov's body. Nazarov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a counter combo.
Nazarov misses with a hook. Dias Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dias Jimenez sprawls well. Dias Jimenez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nazarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Nazarov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dias Jimenez won't be happy with that.
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!
Nazarov trying to control the action but Dias Jimenez is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Nazarov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
The strikes coming from Nazarov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nazarov misses with the ground and pound.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nazarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov lands a few punches from side control.
Dias Jimenez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nazarov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nazarov landing strikes from the mount.
Nazarov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nazarov looking to control but Dias Jimenez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Nazarov thowing shots but they're missing.
Dias Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Nazarov's attempts to control the action.
Nazarov landing shots from mount.
Nazarov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dias Jimenez wants to hold on but Nazarov pushes him away.
Nazarov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nazarov tries to control but Dias Jimenez wriggling away. #T3#
Nazarov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dias Jimenez manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Dias Jimenez, under a barage of strikes from Nazarov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias Jimenez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nazarov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nazarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dias Jimenez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dias Jimenez taking some punishment here, with Nazarov in his half guard.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dias Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nazarov wants to control but Dias Jimenez is keeping him busy.
Nazarov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nazarov is looking to advance position but Dias Jimenez won't allow it.
Dias Jimenez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Dias Jimenez dodges it nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nazarov trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a single leg into guard. Dias Jimenez didn't expect that.
Dias Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov throws a hook but Dias Jimenez avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov wants to free his trapped foot but Dias Jimenez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Dias Jimenez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Good work by Nazarov as he checks the leg kick.
Nazarov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nazarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Dias Jimenez.
As Dias Jimenez backs off Nazarov throws a huge counter combo but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid it all.
A cross from Nazarov lands.#T1#
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nazarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazarov goes for a double leg but Dias Jimenez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dias Jimenez continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Dias Jimenez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov with a hook.
Dias Jimenez lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Dias Jimenez there.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Nazarov.
Dias Jimenez scores with a head kick.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov blocks a leg kick.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Dias Jimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with a low kick but Nazarov moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov stuns Dias Jimenez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
Dias Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
A nice combination there by Nazarov.
Dias Jimenez misses with a left hand
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias Jimenez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dias Jimenez connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dias Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarov.
Dias Jimenez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nazarov slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dias Jimenez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias Jimenez. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez cracks Nazarov with an open hand slap.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dias Jimenez.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias Jimenez has time to react.
Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dias Jimenez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nazarov.
Dias Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez tests Nazarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nazarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dias Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dias Jimenez closes the distance but Nazarov moves to the side #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dias Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dias Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov lands a jab to Dias Jimenez's midsection.
A left lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Dias Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the head.
Dias Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dias Jimenez but Dias Jimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
It seemed like Nazarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nazarov throws a hook but Dias Jimenez avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez with a hook.
Dias Jimenez stuns Nazarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Dias Jimenez takes one to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Dias Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dias Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Nazarov with a hook.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Nazarov dips to his left and cracks Dias Jimenez with an uppercut!
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dias Jimenez!
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!
The strikes coming from Nazarov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
Nazarov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nazarov in side control, throwing shots but Dias Jimenez defends.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nazarov taking a break here but Dias Jimenez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nazarov trying to mount his opponent but Dias Jimenez defends it.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Dias Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Nazarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazarov is just content to waste time from the top position. Dias Jimenez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dias Jimenez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nazarov controls the pace.#T3#
Nazarov landing with the ground and pound.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias Jimenez has wrist control.
Nazarov throws a strike but Dias Jimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Dias Jimenez postures up.
Nazarov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dias Jimenez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nazarov's guard.#T4#
Nazarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov with the counter takedown but Dias Jimenez avoids it easily.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias Jimenez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Dias Jimenez takes one on the button.
Nazarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazarov cracks Dias Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Nazarov.
Well Nazarov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gameplan set in 30seconds.'.

Event: Syn 479 - Ohchooto vs Geralt
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little.
Nazarov cracks Little with a good jab.
Nazarov throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Little takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
Little fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nazarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Little moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Little throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazarov counters with a three punch combo that has Little backing up. Little nods at Nazarov to acknowledge the strikes.
Little tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.
Little throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Little wants to land a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range.
Nazarov takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nazarov connects with a body shot that sends Little's belly button to the back.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Little at a distance.
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Little pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range and Little settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Little 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Little moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.#CL#
Little fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazarov, pushing him back against the cage.
Little throws a knee to the head but misses.
Little landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Little makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Little escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Little thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Nazarov as he checks the leg kick.
Nazarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Little lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
Little connects with a right hand. Nazarov shakes it off.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazarov in his tracks.
Little misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Little cracks Nazarov with a good jab.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Nazarov drops his hands momentarily and Little takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Little misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Little.
Little tries to score with a low kick but Nazarov moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
Little looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Little scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omar Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little scores with a shot to the body.
Little lands a lovely overhand right.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Little is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Little, right into the meat.
Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Little looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Little.#T4#
Nazarov avoids the body shot from Little.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Little's head but Little sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Little tried to counter with a leg kick but Nazarov avoided it.
Little smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little.
A jab from Little finds it's way through Nazarov's defenses.
A cross from Nazarov lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Little scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Little dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Little misses with a straight right.
Little misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nazarov wants to control but Little is keeping him busy.
Nazarov misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nazarov tries to advance to mount but Little denies him.
Nazarov in side control, throwing shots but Little defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little can't do much from the bottom here.
Little tries to buck Nazarov off but Nazarov is having none of it.#T1#
Nazarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov cracks Little with a big elbow.
Nazarov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Little is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Little is trying to control Nazarov's posture but Nazarov avoids it.
Little is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nazarov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nazarov throws a strike aimed at the side of Little's head but Little avoids it well.
Nazarov tries to move to full mount but Little actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nazarov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Little can't escape the position.
Little tries to hold on but Nazarov pushes him away. #T2#
Little wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nazarov.
Little tries to lock up and control but Nazarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nazarov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nazarov landing punches.
Nazarov thowing shots but they're missing.
Little is trying to escape the mount.
Nazarov misses with a head shot.
Nazarov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Little hang on?
Vadim Nazarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Little working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Little takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Little is looking to improve his position but Nazarov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nazarov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Little is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Little tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nazarov dominating with strikes here.
Nazarov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Little because Nazarov loaded up on that one.
Little is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Nazarov looking to control but Little is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Little avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nazarov.
Little's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Little is trying desperately to improve position.
Nazarov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nazarov landing shots from mount.
Little avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nazarov.
Nazarov dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nazarov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Little hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Little scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nazarov blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Nazarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Little pushes Nazarov off looking to stand but Nazarov dives back in and keeps control.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Little avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov. #ES#
Little pushes Nazarov off and gets back to his feet.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Little was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Little connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.#T1#
Little throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Little with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Little ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Nazarov.
Little misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Nazarov.#T2#
Little throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Little counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Little tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Little lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Little defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Little.#T3#
Little looks to land a left hand but Nazarov moved out of range nicely.
Little swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Nazarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Little sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazarov somewhat.
It looked like Little wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Little counters with a slapping leg kick.
Little lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazarov off the cage and back into range.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Nazarov lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Little. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Nazarov misses the jab.
Little misses with a hook.
Nazarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Little swivels and escapes.
Little appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nazarov checks the leg kick.
Little connects with a crisp jab.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Little has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Little.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Little throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Little slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Little showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Little 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 471 - Busta vs. Gravius
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Nazarov swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Massey misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Nazarov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Massey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Nazarov blocks a jab.#TD2#
Nazarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Massey to the mat! Massey manages to get full guard.
Nazarov is in close to Massey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Massey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Nazarov 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.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Massey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Massey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nazarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Massey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov distracts Massey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Massey is looking for a triangle but Nazarov pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Massey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nazarov passes into half guard.
Nazarov working over Massey with some ground and pound. Massey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Massey is trying to control but can't.
Massey is refusing to be controlled, as Nazarov sits in half guard.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Massey keeping control of the position. #T3#
Massey is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Massey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarov wants to control but Massey is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nice strikes from Nazarov there.
Massey is trying to get back to full guard.
Nazarov drops an elbow to the side of Massey's head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nazarov wants to control but Massey is keeping him busy.
Massey has hold of Nazarov's hands but Nazarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazarov prevents Massey from improving his position.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Massey is having none of it.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Massey taking some punishment here, with Nazarov in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Massey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Nazarov moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Massey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massey misses with a jab to the body
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Massey misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey needs to keep his hands up - Nazarov had a free shot at his head there.
Massey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Massey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Massey misses the target.#T1#
Massey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Massey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Massey tries to move into range but Nazarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Massey walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov thuds a left hand into Massey's body.
Nazarov throws a shot to the body.
Massey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
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!
Jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Massey.
Massey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Massey moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Massey misses.
Massey misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Nazarov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Nazarov is chipping away with strikes.
Nazarov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Massey taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nazarov scoring with punches and elbows.
Massey taking a bit of punishment here - Nazarov scoring with strikes.
Nazarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Massey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nazarov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nazarov is chipping away with strikes.
Nazarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Nazarov lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#
Massey is rocked!
Massey taking a bit of punishment here - Nazarov scoring with strikes.
Oh Massey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Massey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Massey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nazarov lands a strong strike to the head of Massey. That's dazed him! Nazarov looking to finish here. Massey is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nazarov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 464 - Wayne vs. Donowitz
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Mazzuca misses with a series of wild punches.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Mazzuca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazzuca jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazzuca misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nazarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazzuca throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov drops an elbow to the side of Mazzuca's head.
Nazarov prevents Mazzuca from improving his position.
Nazarov is looking to take a break and control but Mazzuca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Nazarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nazarov prevents Mazzuca from standing back up.
Mazzuca wants to get back to full guard.
Nazarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazarov wants to free his trapped foot but Mazzuca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mazzuca wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
Mazzuca trying to control but Nazarov postures up.
Nazarov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov is thwarting Mazzuca's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nazarov is nestled in close to Mazzuca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Mazzuca is working from the bottom.
Mazzuca tries to kick Nazarov off but Nazarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nazarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nazarov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Nazarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nazarov working over Mazzuca with some ground and pound. Mazzuca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzuca looking for submissions off his back.
Mazzuca is trying to control but can't.
Mazzuca is not content to let Nazarov control the position.#T3#
Nazarov slips a nice elbow through Mazzuca's hands, connecting with Mazzuca's forehead.
Nazarov lands strikes from half guard.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mazzuca wants to get back to his feet.
Nazarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzuca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mazzuca trying to hold on to Nazarov's head to control him but Nazarov postures up. #SUB#
Mazzuca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mazzuca is trying to stand up here but Nazarov is controlling him well. #T4#
Mazzuca wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzuca keeps working.
Mazzuca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mazzuca gets back to full guard.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Mazzuca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazarov is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Mazzuca is rocked!
Nazarov with a nice head shot there.
Oh Mazzuca is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mazzuca can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nazarov controls the pace.
Nazarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
Nazarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nazarov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mazzuca covers up, he's hurt! Nazarov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nazarov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nazarov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A relieved looking Vadim Nazarov 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: Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Nazarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanitz circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Kanitz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Kanitz ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kanitz.
Kanitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Kanitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Kanitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kanitz keeps Nazarov at a distance using the push kick.
Kanitz feints and then cracks Nazarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarov down.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazarov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kanitz scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kanitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range and Kanitz settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Kanitz.
Kanitz with a jab.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanitz sprawls well. Kanitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nazarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon Kanitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon Kanitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanitz.
Kanitz defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Kanitz motions for Nazarov to come forward. Kanitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that Kanitz avoids nicely.
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanitz.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Nazarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kanitz lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Kanitz as Nazarov shoots in.
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!
Nazarov scores with a jab to the body.
Kanitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov checks a low kick from Kanitz.
Kanitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Kanitz avoids the punch easily.
Kanitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanitz ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Kanitz misses with a low kick. #T3#
Kanitz misses with a leg kick.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Kanitz shows good takedown defense.
Kanitz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kanitz moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Kanitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kanitz misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanitz.
Kanitz is looking to wear down Nazarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanitz.
Kanitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
And Kanitz counters with a quick kick to the body but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanitz.
Kanitz digs a good body shot into Nazarov's ribs.#T4#
Nazarov scores with a jab.
Kanitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanitz.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanitz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kanitz looks to land a combination. Nazarov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov misses the jab.
Kanitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nazarov just manages to avoid it.
Kanitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Kanitz
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Kanitz tests Nazarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kanitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Kanitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nazarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Kanitz's head.
A shot to the liver by Kanitz. Beautiful body shot.
Kanitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nazarov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kanitz has got the better of the exchanges.
Kanitz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a single leg into guard. Kanitz didn't expect that.
Kanitz wants to stand and escape but Nazarov is having none of it.
Kanitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nazarov on the ground.
Kanitz has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanitz has control of Nazarov's left arm, preventing Nazarov from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanitz has wrist control.#T1#
Kanitz pulls Nazarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nazarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nazarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Kanitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Kanitz avoids the punch easily.
Nazarov walks into a straight right hand from Kanitz.
Nazarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazarov scores with a nice strike.
Nazarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kanitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazarov shoots in but Kanitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Nazarov backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Simon Kanitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kanitz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov working away.
Nazarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kanitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Kanitz is looking for a sweep.
Kanitz parries the strikes from Nazarov easily there. Nazarov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kanitz to escape.
Check out the look on Nazarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nazarov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kanitz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nazarov working away.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Nazarov.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kanitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanitz tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nazarov.
Nazarov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kanitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kanitz is looking to regain half guard here but Nazarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nazarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kanitz to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanitz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nazarov connects with a decent elbow.
Kanitz is trying to buck Nazarov off.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Kanitz is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kanitz is trying to get back to half guard.
Kanitz struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nazarov cracks Kanitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nazarov is working Kanitz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nazarov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nazarov working the ground and pound.
Kanitz prevents Nazarov from moving into mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kanitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanitz staying out of range there.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
Kanitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kanitz punishes Nazarov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanitz defends well and Nazarov ends up having to push Kanitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nazarov defending well as Kanitz loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov throws a shot to the body.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kanitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazarov cracks Kanitz with an open hand slap.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanitz throws out the jab.
Kanitz avoids the body shot from Nazarov. #T1#
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Kanitz misses with a straight right.
Kanitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov is looking for the big counter here.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanitz.
Nazarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazarov swings for the body but Kanitz moves out of range.
Nazarov defending well as Kanitz loads up on a big left hand.
Kanitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarov at a distance.
Kanitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kanitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kanitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
Kanitz is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kanitz slips under a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanitz.
Nazarov throws a right hand that Kanitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanitz also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Simon Kanitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Kanitz moves out of range.
Kanitz is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazarov.
Kanitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazarov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Kanitz takes one on the button.
Kanitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kanitz scrambles back to his feet.
Kanitz tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
As Nazarov backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kanitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanitz.
Kanitz lands with a shot to the body.
Kanitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Kanitz misses with a straight left.
Kanitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanitz.
Kanitz misses with a kick to the body.
Kanitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simon Kanitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazarov! But no joy.#T4#
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nazarov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Kanitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Nazarov backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Kanitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov drops his hands momentarily and Kanitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kanitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
Kanitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanitz cracks a nice hook into Nazarov's ribs.
Kanitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Nazarov's head.
Kanitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Kanitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kanitz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Kanitz!

Event: Syn 454 - Independence
Date: Jul 05, 2016

#R1#
Jarszczko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nazarov slips a jab from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Nazarov.
Nazarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Jarszczko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jarszczko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Jarszczko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Jarszczko.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A low kick from Jarszczko is predictable there #TD#
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jarszczko tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Jarszczko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jarszczko is looking to improve his position.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarszczko trying to control but Nazarov postures up.
Jarszczko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarszczko's head. #T2#
Jarszczko wants to get back to full guard.
Jarszczko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarszczko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazarov is in close to Jarszczko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarszczko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Jarszczko keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarszczko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Jarszczko counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Jarszczko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jarszczko throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Jarszczko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarszczko is just out of range.
Nazarov punishes Jarszczko's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Jarszczko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nazarov misses with a hook
and Jarszczko counters with an inside leg kick.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Jarszczko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarszczko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nazarov scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego Jarszczko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Jarszczko moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jarszczko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nazarov's sensitive parts.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Nazarov cracks Jarszczko with a good jab.
Nazarov walks into a jab.
Jarszczko misses the jab.
Nazarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarszczko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nazarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Vadim Nazarov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Nazarov does it's job there.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarszczko counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazarov shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko cracks Nazarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Nazarov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarszczko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jarszczko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarszczko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarszczko can do to turn this around?
Jarszczko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarszczko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov with a jab.#T2#
Nazarov lands with a hook. Jarszczko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov blocks a jab.#TD#
Jarszczko tries to sprawl but Nazarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jarszczko taking some punishment here, with Nazarov in his half guard.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarszczko wants to get back to his feet.
Nazarov throwing shots but Jarszczko is blocking nicely.
Jarszczko is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarszczko wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well. #T3#
Jarszczko is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazarov throwing shots but Jarszczko is blocking nicely.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarszczko's head.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarszczko manages to get to full guard.
Jarszczko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarszczko keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarszczko is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarszczko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard. #REVB#
Nazarov is looking to sweep but instead, Jarszczko has passed into half guard.
Jarszczko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarszczko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazarov misses with a shot to the body
and Jarszczko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jarszczko takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Jarszczko.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Nazarov swings for the body but Jarszczko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
Nazarov lands a really nice looking cross but Jarszczko seems unphased.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov takes a swing at Jarszczko's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jarszczko throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarszczko connects with a body shot.
Nazarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarszczko.
A swing and a miss from Jarszczko.
Nazarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarszczko throws a body kick that misses
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarszczko misses with a left hand
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jarszczko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarszczko throws a nice looking combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
and Jarszczko counters with a leg kick.
Diego Jarszczko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarszczko walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Jarszczko takes a swing at Nazarov's ribcage but misses.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut lands for Nazarov. That snapped Jarszczko's head back.
Nazarov feints a jab promting Jarszczko to slip. Nazarov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarszczko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nazarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jarszczko is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head.
Nazarov scores with a hook.
Jarszczko misses with a body punch #TD#
and Nazarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov postures up in Jarszczko's guard and throws a big left but Jarszczko blocks it. #T3#
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov postures up in Jarszczko's guard and throws a big left but Jarszczko blocks it.
Nazarov is working Jarszczko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazarov is in close to Jarszczko's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Jarszczko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nazarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jarszczko trying to control the position.
Jarszczko wants to stand up but Nazarov is controlling him. #T4#
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Jarszczko is keeping the position.
Jarszczko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control but Jarszczko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov cracks Jarszczko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarszczko, right into the meat.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarszczko as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Nazarov there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarov 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 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 449 - Wayne vs. Cabrera
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1#
Nazarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov moves out of range as Tarczynski throws a body kick. #CL2#
Tarczynski pushes Nazarov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nazarov breaks the clinch.
Tarczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nazarov throws a right hand that misses
letting Tarczynski counter with a right hand.
Tarczynski lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Tarczynski clinches up with Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nazarov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarczynski's elbow.
Nazarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarczynski gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Nazarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazarov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tarczynski to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nazarov misses with a hook. Tarczynski ducked under it nicely.
Tarczynski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nazarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Tarczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarczynski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazarov with a body shot.
Tarczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Tarczynski looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming.
Nazarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarczynski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tarczynski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarczynski swinging wildly here.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Tarczynski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski thinks about the counter body kick.
Tarczynski lands with a nice body kick.
Nazarov connects with a looping right hand.
Karol Tarczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tarczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazarov.
Tarczynski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Tarczynski counters with a nice leg kick.
Nazarov cracks Tarczynski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Nazarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Tarczynski throws out a counter right but Nazarov avoids it with no problem.
Tarczynski defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarczynski throws a front kick that sends Nazarov stumbling back into the cage.
Tarczynski throws a body kick that misses.
Tarczynski connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarczynski is looking to slow Nazarov down with leg kicks.
Nazarov clobbers Tarczynski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarczynski.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#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!
Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nazarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarczynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazarov momentarily.
Tarczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Tarczynski connects with the punch.
Tarczynski lands a nice hook to Nazarov's body. Nazarov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Nazarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tarczynski!
Tarczynski is trying to get back to half guard.
Nazarov working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Tarczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's time! Nazarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Tarczynski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarczynski is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Nazarov's body.
Tarczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nazarov lands a head shot.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski tries to clinch there but Nazarov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Tarczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Tarczynski.
A low kick from Tarczynski misses #TD#
and Nazarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarczynski! #T1#
Nazarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nazarov looking to control but instead Tarczynski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tarczynski controlling the position well.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov misses with a head shot. Tarczynski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nazarov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Tarczynski keeps moving.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarczynski has wrist control.
Tarczynski has Nazarov pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarczynski's head.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Tarczynski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Tarczynski!#REVB#
Tarczynski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nazarov has control of Tarczynski's left arm, preventing Tarczynski from doing any damage. #T3#
Tarczynski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarov trying to keep a closed guard but Tarczynski is proving a slippery customer.
Tarczynski looking to pass the guard.
Tarczynski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarczynski lands a head shot.
Tarczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarczynski throws out a counter right but Nazarov avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Nazarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nazarov wants to control but Tarczynski is keeping him busy.
Tarczynski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov misses with a head shot. Tarczynski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nazarov throws a strike but Tarczynski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarczynski tries to counter with a clinch but Nazarov shakes him off and moves away.
Nazarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazarov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the head.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarczynski.
Nazarov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski throws a front kick that sends Nazarov stumbling back into the cage.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
It looked like Nazarov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazarov shoots in for a double leg but Tarczynski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nazarov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tarczynski scores with a punch to the head.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarczynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarczynski misses with a hook. Nazarov ducked under it nicely.
Tarczynski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarov at a distance.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tarczynski counter with a right hand.
Tarczynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Tarczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarczynski thumps Nazarov with a low kick.#T2#
Tarczynski defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov moves out of range as Tarczynski throws a body kick.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Nazarov's head.
A swing and a miss from Tarczynski.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tarczynski enables Nazarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tarczynski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarczynski keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Tarczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Tarczynski blocks nicely. #T3#
Tarczynski can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazarov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Nazarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarczynski has hold of Nazarov's hands but Nazarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarczynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Tarczynski manages to get to full guard.
Tarczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tarczynski pulls Nazarov in close to prevent any damage.
Tarczynski trying to control the position.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarczynski working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazarov works Tarczynski's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov dips to his left and cracks Tarczynski with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Tarczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarczynski 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Tarczynski!

Event: Syn 443 Fortunado vs Vinetto 3
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1#
Nazarov misses with a hook.
Nazarov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Little misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Nazarov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarov with a hook.
Little moves forwards but Nazarov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little misses with a hook.
Little staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Little is looking to counter punch.
Little pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.#T1#
Nazarov takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Little looks to land a left hand but Nazarov moved out of range nicely.
Nazarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazarov works Little's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Little's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Little.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Little feints a jab promting Nazarov to slip. Little then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nazarov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Vadim Nazarov 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.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Little.
Good exchange - Little coming out on top.
Little throws the kick towards the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Little defends it well.
Little lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Little.
Little cracks Nazarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazarov connects with a crisp jab.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omar Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Nazarov throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Little.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head.
Little moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Nazarov drives through with a takedown into Little's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Nazarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Little has control of Nazarov's left arm, preventing Nazarov from doing any damage.
Little'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.#T4#
Little wants to get back to his feet but Nazarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Little wants to stand up but Nazarov is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Nazarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Little misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Little counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Nazarov finds it's way through Little's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Little scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarov shoots in but Little avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Little throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Little is controlling Nazarov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nazarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Little keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Nazarov prevents Little from standing back up.
Little is refusing to be controlled, as Nazarov sits in half guard.
Nazarov is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Little trying to hold on to Nazarov's head to control him but Nazarov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov is keen to just control but Little is a slippery customer.
Little trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Nazarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Little to the mat! Little manages to get full guard.
Little is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Little has wrist control.
Little keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Little wants to stand and escape but Nazarov is having none of it. #T3#
Nazarov trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Little is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Little wants to stand but Nazarov is controlling the position.
Little is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov misses with a jab to the body
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Nazarov.
A good leg kick by Little.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Little 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.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little lands a right hook to the body.
Little moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov misses with a combination
and Little counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarov 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.
Little swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Little lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazarov throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Nazarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Little.
Omar Little is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Little swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Little misses its intended target.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Little at a distance.
Nazarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Little.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Little.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little lands with a thumping leg kick.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Little on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Little displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Omar Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Little misses with a head kick.
Nazarov thuds a left hand into Little's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Little.
Nazarov scores with a sloppy right hand. Little should have avoided that one.
Little misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Little.
Little tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazarov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Little throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Little under the eye.
Little catches Nazarov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nazarov misses with a two punch combination.
Little lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Little.
A cross from Nazarov lands.
Little connects with a solid leg kick.
Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
Nazarov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nazarov duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little scores with a hook.
Nazarov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Nazarov is rocked!
Little with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Little feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nazarov sprawling to the canvas! Nazarov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Little finish him?!
Nazarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Little moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Little tries to counter by clinching up but Nazarov breaks away and moves out of range.
Little defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Little misses the target.
Little goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazarov seems to have recovered his senses.
Little misses with a wild combination.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Nazarov both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omar Little.
I think Nazarov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 437 -
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Nazarov misses with a hook to the body
and Mutombo counters with a left to the body.
Nazarov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mutombo wants to clinch up but Nazarov keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutombos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazarov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mutombo misses with a left hand
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mutombo.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutombo.
Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Mutombo to work.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutombo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mutombo prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Mutombo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nazarov.
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to land.
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!
Nazarov scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Nazarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mutombo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Mutombo avoids it with no problem.
Mutombo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Mutombo's head but Mutombo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutombo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Mutombo ducks down to avoid it.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov cracks Mutombo with a good jab.
Mutombo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo misses the body punch
and Nazarov counters with a series of strikes. Mutombo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mutombo darts in trying to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mutombo loads up on a big right hand but Nazarov slips the punch.
Mutombo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right-left combo lands from Mutombo.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Mutombo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Mutombo.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutombo as he jumps to the side.
Mutombo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Mutombo darts in trying to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Nazarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
ZaZa Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Mutombo is out of range.
Nazarov slips a straight right by Mutombo.
Nazarov moves out of range as Mutombo strikes.
A nice side step and Nazarov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Mutombo.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mutombo defends it well.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
Mutombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mutombo tries to land a body kick
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mutombo lands a high kick!
Mutombo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutombo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarov avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Nazarov blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Mutombo.
Nazarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mutombo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazarov somewhat.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mutombo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarov scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarov.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mutombo rushes Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nazarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Nazarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutombo wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazarov won't allow it. #BC#
Mutombo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutombo is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mutombo looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away.
Mutombo slips a straight right by Nazarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mutombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarov.
Mutombo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nazarov trying to control from half guard but Mutombo is working away.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Mutombo is having none of it.
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Mutombo dodges it nicely.
Mutombo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nazarov is fighting to break Mutombo's control of his arms but Mutombo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutombo keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nazarov postures up in Mutombo's guard and throws a big left but Mutombo blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mutombo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Mutombo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutombo misses the target.#T2#
Mutombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Mutombo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Mutombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutombo lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Mutombo closes the distance but Nazarov moves to the side
and Mutombo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Mutombo counters with a good low kick that Nazarov was not able to check.
Mutombo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Mutombo misses #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown. Mutombo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo being controlled here, momentarily.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Mutombo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Mutombo!#REVR##T3#
Mutombo looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nazarov trying to control but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov throws a strike but Mutombo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mutombo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nazarov's guard.
Mutombo prevents Nazarov from improving his position.
Nazarov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mutombo is thwarting Nazarov's attempts to control the position.
Nazarov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nazarov swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Mutombo both land. Nice combination.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.#CL#
Mutombo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazarov, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazarov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarov.
Nazarov takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Nazarov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nazarov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mutombo. That's going to slow Nazarov down.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazarov lands with a shot to the body.
Nazarov works Mutombo's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov dips to his left and cracks Mutombo with an uppercut!
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo slips a jab and a cross from Nazarov.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mutombo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mutombo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Mutombo sprawls well. He's pushed Nazarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Mutombo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov slips a jab and a cross from Mutombo.
Nazarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nazarov looks for a takedown but Mutombo sprawls well.
Mutombo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mutombo moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Mutombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.#CL#
Mutombo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Nazarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazarov shoots and misses
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Good shot there by Mutombo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Nazarov on the inside.
Mutombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarov's elbow.
Mutombo missing with knees to the body.
Mutombo prevents a body shot from Nazarov.
Mutombo working aggressively here. #BC#
Mutombo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nazarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutombo is trying is best to control the position here.
Mutombo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Nazarov.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutombo wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Nazarov.
I think Nazarov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Our winner, Vadim Nazarov, 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: Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1#
Mutombo throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Nazarov tries to counter with a takedown but Mutombo is quick to defend against it.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mutombo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutombo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Mutombo throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutombo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazarov's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazarov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mutombo lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Nazarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mutombo is trying to defend but Nazarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Nazarov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nazarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutombo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutombo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazarov is thwarting Mutombo's attempts to control the position.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutombo gets back to full guard.
Nazarov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mutombo's head.#T2#
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mutombo has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nazarov throws a strike but Mutombo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mutombo is looking to pass into half guard but Nazarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nazarov is in guard.#REVR#
Nazarov trying to control but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Mutombo is looking to stand up but Nazarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nazarov 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.#ES2#
Mutombo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nazarov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Nazarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazarov misses with the head strike. #TD#
Nazarov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nazarov manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Mutombo sneaks out the side door and pushes Nazarov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Nazarov tries to keep at a distance but Mutombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazarov managing to block the knees to the body from Mutombo.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarov controls his hands.
Nazarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mutombo's efforts to push away.
Mutombo takes a shot to the head.
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!
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarov.
Mutombo tries a body shot but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov lands a nice uppercut.
Mutombo blocking some punches. #T4#
Mutombo tries to stall but Nazarov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mutombo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nazarov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mutombo can turn it around.
Mutombo throws a head punch that misses.
Nazarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutombo lands a body punch. #BC#
Nazarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutombo misses with the combination.
ZaZa Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mutombo darts in and clinches Nazarov up against the cage.#BC2#
Mutombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Nazarov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nazarov is trying to ground and pound but Mutombo uses the momentary lack of control by Nazarov to regain half guard. #ES2#
Mutombo kicks off Nazarov and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
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#
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mutombo connects with a looping right hand.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazarov jabs at Mutombo's body.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov tries to counter with a takedown but Mutombo is quick to defend against it.
Mutombo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
Mutombo tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazarov is wise to it.
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazarov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Mutombo connects with a single shot there.
Mutombo throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Mutombo swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range. #T1#
Nazarov cracks Mutombo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutombo gets underhooks to prevent Nazarov's takedown attempt.
Mutombo misses with the head strike.
Nazarov working aggressively here.
Mutombo lands with a left to the head.
Nazarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mutombo stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
Mutombo gets through Nazarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo lands a body shot.
Mutombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarov's elbow.
Nazarov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Nazarov prevents a body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands a left hand.
Nazarov pushes Mutombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Nazarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutombo slips under a jab.
Mutombo throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mutombo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mutombo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mutombo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
Mutombo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Mutombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mutombo tries to clinch there but Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov blocks the body kick.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutombo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazarov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mutombo scores with a spinning back kick!
Mutombo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Nazarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense. #T3##CL2#
Mutombo has managed to clinch.
Nazarov is looking to break free of the clinch but Mutombo has double underhooks.
Mutombo missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mutombo.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazarov has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to throw a body punch but Nazarov avoids it by throwing Mutombo back against the cage. #BC#
Nazarov manages to break the clinch.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo tries to clinch up.
Nazarov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mutombo throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Mutombo misses the jab.
Good exchange - Mutombo coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutombo as he connects with a hook.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazarov attempts a counter takedown but Mutombo avoids it well and moves away.
Mutombo misses with a right hand
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mutombo but Mutombo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.
Mutombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mutombo misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a one two combo.
A shot to the liver by Mutombo. Beautiful body shot.
Mutombo looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Mutombo punishes Nazarov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mutombo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mutombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Mutombo slips a jab from Nazarov.
Mutombo throws a fast counter high kick but Nazarov manages to duck under it in time.
Mutombo throws a front kick aimed at Nazarov's knee but Nazarov avoids it well.
Mutombo missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutombo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutombo clobbers Nazarov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Mutombo tries to work over Nazarov's front leg with a kick but Nazarov checks it.
Nazarov slips a straight right by Mutombo.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
A nice side step and Mutombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutombo. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazarov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mutombo darts in and clinches Nazarov up against the cage.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Nazarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazarov blocks the body kick.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mutombo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutombo misses with a head kick.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Nazarov moves out of range of the leg kick from Mutombo.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target. #TD#
Nazarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mutombo quickly recovers to 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!
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Mutombo dodges it nicely.
Nazarov working Mutombo over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mutombo defending well though.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mutombo is looking to escape.
Nazarov working over Mutombo with some ground and pound. Mutombo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutombo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazarov winds up and cracks Mutombo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo is pressing down on Nazarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutombo trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarov is proving a slippery customer.
Mutombo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Nazarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutombo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutombo misses with a right hand
and Nazarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Mutombo ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov misses the body punch
and Mutombo counters with a leg kick.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.
Mutombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov slips a straight right by Mutombo.
It looked like Nazarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mutombo.
Some wild striking there from Nazarov.
Mutombo cracks Nazarov with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZaZa Mutombo really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mutombo slips under a jab from Nazarov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nazarov checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazarov misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nazarov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutombo digs a good body shot into Nazarov's ribs.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Mutombo works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Mutombo moved out of range.
Mutombo throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Mutombo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nazarov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Nazarov.
Nazarov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazarov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarov. #BC#
Nazarov breaks the clinch.
Nazarov lands with a nice body punch.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mutombo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mutombo can pounce on him.
Nazarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mutombo's waist but Mutombo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazarov off to one side.
Mutombo avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Mutombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
Nazarov throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Mutombo unleashes a big counter combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutombo dips to his left and cracks Nazarov with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
Mutombo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nazarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutombo keeps Nazarov at a distance using the push kick.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Mutombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazarov circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Mutombo throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to clinch up.
Mutombo is looking to clinch but Nazarov is avoiding it.
Nazarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mutombo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mutombo throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Mutombo there.
Nazarov slips under a jab from Mutombo.
Nazarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutombo. #TD#
Nazarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mutombo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Mutombo keeps moving.
Nazarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutombo is keeping the position for now.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a series of punches but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mutombo sprawls and moves away.
Mutombo defending well as Nazarov loads up on a big left hand.
Mutombo motions for Nazarov to come forward. Mutombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
Nazarov looking for a takedown.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutombo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutombo lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Mutombo blocking some punches.
Nazarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarov controls his hands.
Nazarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nazarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right handed body shot lands from Mutombo.
Nazarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo misses with a body punch.
Nazarov is working for takedown but Mutombo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mutombo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazarov lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mutombo.
Nazarov misses with a body punch. #T2#
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarov lands a nice uppercut.
Mutombo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazarov avoids the damage to the body.
Mutombo lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutombo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazarov has him pressed against the cage.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutombo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nazarov is defending well for now.
Mutombo trying to land knees to the body.
Nazarov wants to break free but Mutombo has control.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutombo wants to break free but Nazarov has control. #T3#
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarov.
Mutombo is trying to stall.
Nazarov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazarov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutombo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutombo controls his hands.
Nazarov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutombos head.
Mutombo is pressed up against the cage. Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutombo down to the mat. Mutombo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Mutombo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nazarov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Mutombo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazarov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mutombo is pressed up against the cage. Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutombo down to the mat. Mutombo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mutombo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
That kick from Mutombo tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarov misses with a combination
and Mutombo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mutombo moves forwards but Nazarov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo slips under a jab.
Mutombo throws out a counter right but Nazarov avoids it with no problem.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mutombo! But no joy.
Nazarov defending well as Mutombo loads up on a big left hand.
Mutombo slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Mutombo clinches up against the cage.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

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

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