Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Dominiguez throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dominiguez closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Dominiguez has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominiguez smiles and moves away.
Bizihwaeile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dominiguez blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Bizihwaeile rushes Dominiguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Dominiguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominiguez to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dominiguez walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Dominiguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Bizihwaeile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominiguez is one step ahead there.
Dominiguez wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving. #T1#
Bizihwaeile looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for a guillotine here but Dominiguez defends easily.
Bizihwaeile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dominiguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dominiguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Bizihwaeile lands a couple of digs.
Bizihwaeile throws a big elbow that misses.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominiguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizihwaeile scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bizihwaeile will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bizihwaeile stands up over Dominiguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile stops Dominiguez from standing up.
Bizihwaeile trying to control but Dominiguez is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile is looking to work some ground and pound but Dominiguez has wrist control.
Bizihwaeile cracks Dominiguez with a solid left hand.
Bizihwaeile is looking to work some ground and pound but Dominiguez has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Bizihwaeile's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominiguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dominiguez keeping full guard, as Bizihwaeile tries to pass.
Bizihwaeile is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bizihwaeile stands up over Dominiguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile trying to control but Dominiguez is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dominiguez has momentary wrist control but Bizihwaeile slips an elbow through the middle.
Bizihwaeile 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.#T4#
Bizihwaeile wants to pass the guard but Dominiguez is keeping the position.
Bizihwaeile wants to control from the top but Dominiguez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dominiguez drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the cage.
Bizihwaeile really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dominiguez is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Dominiguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Dominiguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Dominiguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idriss Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dominiguez misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Dominiguez.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Dominiguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizihwaeile, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Dominiguez won't allow it.
Dominiguez taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominiguez smiles and moves away.
Dominiguez ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Dominiguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dominiguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dominiguez closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominiguez to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominiguez smiles and moves away. #T1#
Dominiguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Dominiguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominiguez throws a lazy head kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Dominiguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominiguez to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Dominiguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Dominiguez has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Dominiguez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bizihwaeile regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Dominiguez gets to his feet - Bizihwaeile follows without any prompting.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown but Dominiguez shows good takedown defense.
Dominiguez wants to counter the offense by Bizihwaeile and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Dominiguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bizihwaeile pulls guard successfully.
Dominiguez passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Dominiguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bizihwaeile avoid being mounted?
Dominiguez is trying to control. Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bizihwaeile moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizihwaeile looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Bizihwaeile throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dominiguez preventing the sweep.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominiguez passes into side control. #SU2#
Dominiguez stands up. #CL2#
Dominiguez has Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Dominiguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominiguez to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dominiguez stalling the fight. #TD#
Bizihwaeile ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bizihwaeile no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bizihwaeile will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bizihwaeile throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Dominiguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bizihwaeile escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominiguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of heel strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Dominiguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bizihwaeile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dominiguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaeile at a distance. #CL2#
Dominiguez clinches up with Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dominiguez walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bizihwaeile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominiguez.
A big right from Dominiguez misses.
Bizihwaeile throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Dominiguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Dominiguez escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Dominiguez has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaeile in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dominiguez to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Dominiguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dominiguez lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Dominiguez stands and steps away. Bizihwaeile gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dominiguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaeile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaeile throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Dominiguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Dominiguez pushes Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dominiguez walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Dominiguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Dominiguez has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Dominiguez stands there with Bizihwaeile around his waist. Bizihwaeile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Dominiguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dominiguez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Dominiguez has clasped his hands together around Bizihwaeile's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bizihwaeile is trying to improve his position.
Bizihwaeile tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Bizihwaeile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Dominiguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dominiguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Dominiguez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dominiguez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bizihwaeile is avoiding damage well. #SU2#
Dominiguez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bizihwaeile to his feet.
Bizihwaeile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Dominiguez has managed to clinch. #T3#
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Dominiguez won't allow it. #TD#
Bizihwaeile has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominiguez uses from the top position.
Dominiguez wants to get up but he can't break Bizihwaeile's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cruz Dominiguez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for subs off his back but Dominiguez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dominiguez wants to stand up but Bizihwaeile has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bizihwaeile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominiguez pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Dominiguez is thwarting Bizihwaeile's attempts to control the position.
Dominiguez trying to control from half guard but Bizihwaeile is working away.
Dominiguez wants to stand up but Bizihwaeile is controlling the position.
Bizihwaeile throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Bizihwaeile is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominiguez.
Dominiguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Dominiguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominiguez 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Dominiguez!

Event: Skrap Fights 70
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##CL#
Harper instigates a clinch.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Harper turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harper walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harper.
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Harper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Bizihwaeile tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Harper has him pressed against the ropes.
Chris Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Idriss Bizihwaeile.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Harper.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harper just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harper smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Harper closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Harper.
Harper tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Harper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harper walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaeile.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harper.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harper misses the shot to the body.
Harper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Harper closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Harper stands there with Bizihwaeile around his waist. Bizihwaeile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harper walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bizihwaeile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper with a jab.#CL#
Harper moves into range and clinches up with Bizihwaeile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper lands a left hand.
Harper tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Harper misses with a body punch.
Harper misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Bizihwaeile jumps guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bizihwaeile wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bizihwaeile on the ground.
Bizihwaeile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bizihwaeile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harper has managed to get both his arms back between Bizihwaeile's legs - danger averted.
Bizihwaeile trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bizihwaeile is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.#T3#
Bizihwaeile is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizihwaeile accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizihwaeile working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harper's head.
Bizihwaeile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bizihwaeile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaeile wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Bizihwaeile is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.#T4#
Harper has momentary wrist control but Bizihwaeile slips an elbow through the middle.
Bizihwaeile keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harper's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizihwaeile accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizihwaeile trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bizihwaeile postures up and lands a big shot to Harper's brow.
Bizihwaeile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizihwaeile lands a couple of digs.
Bizihwaeile throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Chris Harper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bizihwaeile walks into a stiff left hand from Harper.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Bizihwaeile feints and then cracks Harper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harper down.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harper.
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Harper misses the body punch
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Harper there.
Chris Harper is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab from Harper.
Bizihwaeile walks into a jab.
Bizihwaeile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1##CL#
Harper has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaeile in a clinch.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Harper turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Harper lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Bizihwaeile drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harper passes into half guard.
Bizihwaeile missing with punches from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile gets back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB2#
Bizihwaeile has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harper doesn't defend quickly enough and Bizihwaeile has managed to lock this one up! Can Harper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bizihwaeile on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Idriss Bizihwaeile!
Idriss Bizihwaeile got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Skrap Fights 62
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Nig misses. #CL#
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bizihwaeile pulls guard.
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Nig from controlling successfully.
Bizihwaeile tries to strike from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile trying to keep a closed guard but Nig is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bizihwaeile looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nig puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bizihwaeile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile tries to get to full guard but Nig has control of the leg.
Bizihwaeile trying to control here.
Nig wants to free his trapped foot but Bizihwaeile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Nig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donk. Nig catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile saw it coming and moves away.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a low kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Nig throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nig.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Nig misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bizihwaeile needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Bizihwaeile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
A jab lands there for Nig.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nig.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaeile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bizihwaeile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaeile dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaeile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaeile's head.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig stuns Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Nig misses.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaeile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaeile with a body shot.
Nig lands a leg kick that knocks Bizihwaeile off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nig.#CL2#
Nig closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig won't allow it.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Nig has him pressed against the ropes.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nig to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bizihwaeile jumps guard and drags Nig to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bizihwaeile controls Nig momentarily but Nig frees himself. #T2#
Bizihwaeile pulls Nig in to control the position.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Nig in close.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nig is aware though and is defending well.
Bizihwaeile throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nig 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.#CL2#
Nig drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the ropes.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Bizihwaeile ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bizihwaeile no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaeile swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Nig looking to pass the guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Nig in close.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Nig wants to stand but Bizihwaeile is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bizihwaeile will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick as Nig jumps back.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nig circles away quickly and effectively.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.#CL2#
Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nig landing knees to the body.
Nig missing with knees to the body.
Nig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
A short left from Nig.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nig walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nig lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Nig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig with a hook.#T1#
Nig cracks Bizihwaeile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nig wants to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him away.#CL2#
Nig instigates a clinch.
Nig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nig just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nig walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizihwaeile's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Nig has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig stands there with Bizihwaeile around his waist. Bizihwaeile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bizihwaeile jumps into guard, dragging Nig to the mat.
Nig stays in close to Bizihwaeile's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Nig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bizihwaeile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nig has managed to get both his arms back between Bizihwaeile's legs - danger averted.
Nig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Nig decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bizihwaeile, up you get!
Idriss Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bizihwaeile listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizihwaeile on the side of the head.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nig clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nig to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nig just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig is working Bizihwaeile over against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nig smiles and moves away.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaeile gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nig gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bizihwaeile is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ivanov gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Okada.
Okada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Okada can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanov controls the action.
Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okada scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ivanov jumps guard.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Okada wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet. #SUB#
Ivanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okada has passed into half guard!
Ivanov tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Okada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Okada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Ivanov is not content to let Okada control the position.
Ivanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okada trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Ivanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanov.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Okada from controlling successfully.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov postures up in Okada's guard and throws a big left but Okada blocks it.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Okada keeps moving.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Okada has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Okada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okada scores with a hook.
Ivanov wants to clinch
enabling Okada to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okada paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Okada to keep the fight standing.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okada walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL#
Ivanov rushes Okada and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ivanov pulls guard effortlessly.
Okada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Okada trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
Okada frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Ivanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ivanov manages to get to full guard.
Okada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov wants to hit a switch here but Okada passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ivanov there!
Ivanov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Ivanov tries to hold on but Okada postures up.
Okada tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Okada has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Okada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanov is pressing down on Okada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Okada wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Okada preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz Okada 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#
Okada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov.
Okada misses with the combination.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Okada pushes him off.
Okada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanov tries to clinch
and Okada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Okada.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Okada to keep the fight standing.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okada smiles and moves away.
Okada keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ivanov clinches up with Okada and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##TD#
Ivanov jumps guard.
Ivanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Okada wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ivanov has his foot on Okada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okada works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ivanov pushes a forearm under Okada's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Okada is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Ivanov!
A determined Andrey Ivanov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Skrap Fights 51
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ivanov clinches up against the ropes.
Machava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Ivanov gets control of Machava's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ivanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Machava is posturing up here but Ivanov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Machava tries to roll out but it's too tight and Machava has to tap! Slick submission there by Ivanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Ivanov!
Andrey Ivanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Almeida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Almeida looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but Almeida moved out of range.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ivanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almeida is defended easily by Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov throws a jab when Almeida was well out of range.
As Ivanov backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ivanov connects with a jab.#T1#
Almeida shoots in and drives through. Ivanov sprawls well.
Andrey Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Ivanov connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Almeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ivanov lands a jab.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almeida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanov cracks Almeida with a good jab.
Ivanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanov throws a shot to the body.
Almeida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ivanov. Ivanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Andrey Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivanov lands an overhand right.
Ivanov scores with the left hand. Almeida knows he should have avoided that one.
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
As Ivanov backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanov sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Ivanov avoids it this time.
A good leg kick by Ivanov. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almeida is defended easily by Ivanov.
Ivanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Ivanov coming out on top.
Ivanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Almeida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Ivanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanov lands a right hook to the body.
Andrey Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almeida at a distance.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov feints and then cracks Almeida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Almeida down.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Almeida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Ivanov 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#
Ivanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ivanov.
Almeida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Almeida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almeida scrambles back to his feet.
Ivanov misses with a straight right.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Almeida didn't see that one coming.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Almeida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ivanov has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almeida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ivanov throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Almeida feints and as Ivanov raises his hands in defense, Almeida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ivanov has his foot on Almeida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeida works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Almeida pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almeida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ivanov tries for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Ivanov moves into full mount!
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
Almeida is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Ivanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Almeida's face.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB#
Ivanov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Almeida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ivanov trying to control but Almeida is having none of it.
Ivanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Andrey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivanov content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ivanov working for a submission but Almeida is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov with shots to the head and body - Almeida looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Ivanov controlling his opponent.
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeida regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov throws out a powerful jab.
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov connects with a body shot that sends Almeida's belly button to the back.
Almeida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almeida on the side of the head.
Ivanov connects with a jab.
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks. #T1#
Almeida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Almeida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanov.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanov.
Ivanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeida has time to react.
Almeida walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Almeida tries to move into range but Ivanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeida in his tracks.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Ivanov tests Almeida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanov, as that shot connected.
Ivanov lunges at Almeida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almeida's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanov.
Ivanov catches Almeida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanov dips to his left and cracks Almeida with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanov. That's going to slow Almeida down.
Ivanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanov jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrey Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ivanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Almeida's head.
Ivanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almeida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almeida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Almeida's sensitive parts.
Almeida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Ivanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almeida on the side of the head.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Ivanov lands an overhand right.
Almeida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanov cracks Almeida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Almeida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Ivanov.
Almeida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanov cracks Almeida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanov connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Ivanov!
Andrey Ivanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BFF 62: Lesnar vs. Kawamata
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Ivanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ivanov.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
Mfer controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Mfer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mfer content just to control the position here.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov regains half guard.
Mfer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov controls Mfer momentarily but Mfer frees himself. #SUB2#
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mfer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov controlling Mfer's posture.
Ivanov 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.#SUB2#
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mfer trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov is trying to hold Mfer in close to prevent damage but Mfer has managed to pass into half guard.
Mfer wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mfer is working away from the top position though.
Mfer is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mfer wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mfer pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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.
Mfer pushes Ivanov away with a front kick.
Ivanov tries to clinch up
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Mfer misses
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanov misses with a jab to the body
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T5#
Ivanov misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Ivanov checks it
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov misses with a straight left.
Ivanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T6#
Ivanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Ivanov lands a jab to the head.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivanov punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivanov slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet. #T7##TD2#
Ivanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mfer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mfer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Mfer being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
Mfer trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanov is working Mfer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T9##CL2#
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mfer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bull Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Ivanov.
Ivanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mfer is fending him off so far but Ivanov persists. Nope, Mfer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov shoots and misses
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the body
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
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 Bull Mfer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Andrey Ivanov has been cut.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mfer pinned against the ropes. Mfer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanov loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov walks into a left hand.
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Ivanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a good, hard body kick but Ivanov shrugs it off.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.#T2#
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Decent striking displayed by Ivanov there.
Ivanov lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Ivanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely. #T3#
A jab from Mfer misses.
Ivanov throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer slips a straight right by Ivanov.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Mfer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanov is able to avoid easily.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov slips under a jab from Mfer.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Ivanov misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanov thinking.
Ivanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T5#
A swing and a miss from Ivanov.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
Mfer connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Mfer as Ivanov shoots in.
Bull Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Ivanov.
Good work by Ivanov as he checks the leg kick.#T6#
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ivanov just manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T7#
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Ivanov's body.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mfer tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mfer to the ground. Mfer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Ivanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Mfer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ivanov sprawling to the canvas! Ivanov rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mfer finish him?!
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Ivanov works the jab nicely.
Ivanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Ivanov there.#T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanov thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Mfer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A bone on bone clash there as Ivanov blocks the leg kick.
Ivanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ivanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Andrey Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Mfer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer takes one to the chin there.
Ivanov looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivanov under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mfer 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bull Mfer!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Bull Mfer!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bull Mfer!

Bull Mfer wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bull Mfer thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Canto slips a straight right by Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canto moves out of range of the strikes.
Canto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canto shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Canto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Canto misses with a left hand
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Canto lands with a right hand.
Canto fails with the takedown.
Ivanov 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.
Andrey Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuillnic Canto.
Ivanov throws a hook but Canto avoids it easily.
Canto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Canto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Canto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanov.
Canto misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
Canto throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Ivanov tries to sprawl but Canto drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Canto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Canto.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Canto is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov gets back to full guard.
Canto trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Canto postures up. #SUB#
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Canto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canto has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Canto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Canto is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Canto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Canto is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ivanov won't allow Canto to pass to mount.
Ivanov is looking to control Canto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanov avoid being mounted?
Canto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canto wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Canto is looking for a kimura but Ivanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
Canto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canto is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Canto is very close to passing his half guard.
Canto controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canto throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov. #T5#
Ivanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Canto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canto lands in his opponent's guard.
Canto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Canto postures up. #SUB#
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canto defends it easily.#SUB#
Ivanov working for a triangle but Canto defends it easily.
Canto trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7#
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Canto tries to pass.
Canto pushes down on Ivanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Canto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canto is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanov manages to get to full guard.
Ivanov is trying to keep Canto in close. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Canto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Canto pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canto trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ivanov working for a triangle but Canto defends it easily.
Canto is pushing down on Ivanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Canto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Canto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canto's back!#SUB#
Ivanov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Canto is defending well though. Ivanov let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zuillnic Canto 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. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Canto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Canto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Canto moves out of range of the strikes.
Canto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanov with a body shot.#TD2#
Canto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ivanov trying to control here.
Zuillnic Canto has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Canto is working for a kimura but Ivanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Canto is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ivanov is not content to let Canto control the position.
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov is refusing to be controlled, as Canto sits in half guard.
Canto is pressing down on Ivanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivanov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Canto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #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.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canto pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov gets full guard.
Canto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canto defends well.#T3##SUB#
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canto defends it easily.#SUB#
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canto's back!#SUB#
Ivanov looking to break Canto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Canto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ivanov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov is not going to allow Canto to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB#
Ivanov is looking for the choke from the back position but Canto is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ivanov is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Ivanov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Canto just trying to survive but Ivanov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ivanov working for the choke.
Canto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Canto is trying to break free.
Canto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ivanov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Canto is trying to remain composed but Ivanov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ivanov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Canto's head.#SUB#
Ivanov is persistently looking for the submission but Canto is defending it well.
Ivanov doesn't have the hooks in and Canto manages to turn into his guard.
Ivanov controls Canto momentarily but Canto frees himself.
Canto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB#
Ivanov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Canto uses it to pass to side control.
Ivanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Canto seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Canto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canto.
Canto wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy. #T7##SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Canto seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Canto works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Canto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Canto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Canto's best efforts.
Canto trying to mount his opponent but Ivanov defends it.
Canto trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Canto works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Canto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9##SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Canto passes to side control.
Ivanov is trying to control Canto's posture but Canto avoids it.
Ivanov is not content to let Canto control the position.
Ivanov manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Canto.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zuillnic Canto.
I think Canto 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Zuillnic Canto!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Zuillnic Canto!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Zuillnic Canto!

Zuillnic Canto wins by unanimous decision!
Zuillnic Canto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Ivanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Reilly throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
Ivanov is looking to counter punch.
Ivanov cracks O Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Reilly throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrey Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov dips to his left and cracks O Reilly with an uppercut!
O Reilly throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily.
O Reilly misses with a body shot.
O Reilly slips a straight right by Ivanov.
O Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov throws a jab when O Reilly was well out of range.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
Ivanov throws a jab when O Reilly was well out of range.
O Reilly 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 Ivanov misses its intended target.
O Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from O Reilly misses.
Ivanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
O Reilly misses with a hook.
Ivanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanov misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by O Reilly.
A big right from O Reilly misses.
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Reilly looks to land a left hand but Ivanov moved out of range nicely.
Ivanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanov moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. O Reilly saw that one coming.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. O Reilly moves away and avoids it.
O Reilly misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
O Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanov.#T2#
Ivanov misses the jab.
O Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a nice head shot.
O Reilly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but O Reilly moved out of range.
O Reilly is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Reilly 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 Ivanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a body punch
and O Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Reilly.
Ivanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Reilly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.#T3#
Ivanov digs a good hook to O Reilly's body.
O Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Ivanov slips the punch.
O Reilly walks into a jab.
Ivanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from O Reilly.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.
O Reilly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanov with a body shot.
O Reilly throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
Ivanov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Reilly lands an overhand right.
Andrey Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reilly misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanov doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Ivanov slips under a jab.
O Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. O Reilly saw that one coming.
O Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Reilly blocks a jab.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
O Reilly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Reilly slips a jab from Ivanov.
As Ivanov backs off O Reilly throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from O Reilly misses.
O Reilly slips a jab from Ivanov.
Ivanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Reilly.
O Reilly misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
O Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
O Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Andrey Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Ivanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
O Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Ivanov slips the punch.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like O Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
O Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanov misses with a straight right.
It seemed like O Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Reilly tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
O Reilly is looking for the big counter here.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Reilly is looking to score with low kicks.
Ivanov throws an overhand right that lands on O Reilly's shoulder, as O Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanov thuds his right hand into O Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Ivanov slips under a jab.
O Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanov misses the target.
Ivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Reilly.
Ivanov cracks O Reilly with an open hand slap.
Ivanov throws an off balance right hand
and O Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanov.
O Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
O Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from O Reilly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Reilly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ivanov checks it well.
O Reilly misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Reilly staying out of range there.
O Reilly only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
O Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
O Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
O Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Andrey Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
O Reilly walks into a left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Reilly 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 Ivanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ivanov throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly misses with a looping left.
O Reilly staying out of range there.
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but O Reilly moved out of range.
O Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
O Reilly connects with the punch.
O Reilly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanov.
Ivanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Reilly has time to react.
Ivanov misses with a hook. O Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
Ivanov throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.#T3#
O Reilly slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
O Reilly misses the jab.
A lazy left from O Reilly finds it's target.
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but O Reilly moved out of range.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy right hand. O Reilly should have avoided that one.
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Reilly.
O Reilly blocks a jab.
A combination from O Reilly does no damage.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov lands a jab to the nose.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
Ivanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Reilly connects with the punch.#T4#
Ivanov lands with a hook. O Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
Ivanov looks to throw the jab but O Reilly is out of range.
O Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ivanov looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
O Reilly moves out of range as Ivanov strikes.
O Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Reilly misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from O Reilly misses the target.
Ivanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Reilly.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Reilly.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanov misses the target.
Ivanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
O Reilly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Andrey Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Ivanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
O Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
O Reilly moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivanov takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from O Reilly.
O Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
O Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Reilly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ivanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like O Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivanov connects with a body shot.
O Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Reilly looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
It looked like Ivanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
O Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov moves away from the strike by O Reilly.
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Reilly.
Ivanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
Ivanov misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
O Reilly looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
O Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ivanov is out of range and O Reilly settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a jab when O Reilly was well out of range.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
O Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ivanov is out of range and O Reilly settles back down.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
Ivanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Reilly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanov throws out the jab.
O Reilly misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
O Reilly tries a low kick but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. O Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Andrey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Reilly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanov misses the target.
Good exchange - Ivanov coming out on top.
O Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov slips a straight right by O Reilly.
Ivanov throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
O Reilly defending well as Ivanov loads up on a big left hand.
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanov misses the jab.
O Reilly tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Ivanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
Ivanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Reilly momentarily.
O Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
O Reilly missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Reilly.
A big right from O Reilly misses.
Ivanov cracks O Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ivanov misses with a straight left.
O Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
O Reilly avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Nice defenses there by O Reilly.
Patty O Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov looks to throw the jab but O Reilly is out of range.

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 Andrey Ivanov.
Well Ivanov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BFF 39: Fury vs. Bartlett
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kabulniyazov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Kabulniyazov gets caught napping as Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown. Kabulniyazov manages to retain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabulniyazov keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kabulniyazov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kabulniyazov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kabulniyazov! #REVB##T1#
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Ivanov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Ivanov tries to improve his position but Kabulniyazov has taken his back! Kabulniyazov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ivanov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kabulniyazov pushes Ivanov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aziz Kabulniyazov!

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