Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FARTMMA 113
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leno throws an overhand right that lands on Mamaev's shoulder, as Mamaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mamaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leno misses with a left hand
enabling Mamaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev works Leno's body with a nice hook.
Leno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leno.
Mamaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leno just manages to avoid it.
Leno swinging wildly here.
Leno misses with a looping left.
Mamaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Leno misses
and Mamaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leno throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Jay Leno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev slips under a jab from Leno.
Leno misses with a right hand
and Mamaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leno looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamaev lands a jab.
Mamaev throws a good cross that connects.
Leno just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mamaev dips to his left and cracks Leno with an uppercut!
Leno is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Leno misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a left to the body.
Leno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamaev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leno's knee momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leno looks winded!
Mamaev scores with a nice head shot.
Mamaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leno tries to move into range but Mamaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Leno is rocked!
Leno leaves his chin hanging out and Mamaev seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Leno crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis Mamaev!
Denis Mamaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders looks to land a right hand but Mamaev moved out of range.
Mamaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Saunders steps away.
Mamaev gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Saunders counter with a right hand.
Saunders lands a nice hook to Mamaev's body. Mamaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saunders with a nice cross.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
We've been told by Saunders's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mamaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Saunders moved away.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saunders throws an off balance right hand
letting Mamaev counter with a right hand.
A big left from Mamaev misses.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Mamaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamaev.
Saunders is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mamaev.#T1#
Saunders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamaev.
Saunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saunders's head backwards.
Saunders jabs at Mamaev's body.
Saunders connects with the punch.
Mamaev throws an overhand right that lands on Saunders's shoulder, as Saunders tries to avoid the shot.
Saunders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev tries a quick counter leg kick but Saunders is wise to it.
Mamaev misses the body punch
and Saunders counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunders lands with a straight right. Mamaev didn't see that one coming.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders misses with a double jab.
Saunders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
Saunders looks to land a right hand but Mamaev moved out of range.#T2#
A big left from Saunders misses.
Saunders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saunders misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saunders ducks right into an uppercut from Mamaev.
Mamaev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saunders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamaev works the jab nicely.
Saunders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
Saunders tries to move into range but Mamaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Saunders.#T3#
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saunders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saunders swings for the body but Mamaev moves out of range.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
Saunders throws out a loose jab but Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev tries to move into range but Saunders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Saunders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saunders defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Mamaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saunders drops his hands momentarily and Mamaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Saunders clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders pushes Mamaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mamaev misses with some punches.
Mamaev misses with the head strike.
Saunders scores with a shoulder strike.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Saunders.
Mamaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamaev's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saunders. #CUT#It looks like Denis Mamaev has been cut.
Mamaev misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
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 Eron Saunders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Saunders lands a body shot.
Mamaev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saunders lands with a good body shot.
Saunders blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamaev tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamaev misses with some punches.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamaev looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mamaev manages to break the clinch.
Mamaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saunders jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eron Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jab, jab by Saunders - just one landing. #ROC#Mamaev is rocked!
BAM! Saunders delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mamaev like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Eron Saunders!
A relieved looking Eron Saunders thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Denis Mamaev had this to say: 'This is number one bullshit!'.

Event: F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfeifer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pfeifer manages to avoid it.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Pfeifer moved out of range nicely.
Mamaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pfeifer's sensitive parts.
Pfeifer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
Pfeifer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Mamaev gets tackled into the cage by Pfeifer. Pfeifer maintains the clinch.
Mamaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pfeifer up against the cage.
Mamaev is trying to break free.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Pfeifer throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Pfeifer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaev looks to throw the jab but Pfeifer is out of range.
Mamaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pfeifer.
Pfeifer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pfeifer tries to clinch but Mamaev is having none of it.
Mamaev is looking to counter punch.
Pfeifer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Mamaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamaev checks a leg kick.
Pfeifer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamaev counters with a good low kick that Pfeifer was not able to check.
Pfeifer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamaev tried to counter with a leg kick but Pfeifer avoided it.
Pfeifer lands with a slapping head kick.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pfeifer lands with an overhand left.
Pfeifer scores with a one two! Mamaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Pfeifer moves into the clinch.
Mamaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev pushes Pfeifer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamaev tries a body shot but Pfeifer blocks it.
A short right from Mamaev. #BC2#
Pfeifer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Mamaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pfeifer looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mamaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Pfeifer moves into range and clinches up with Mamaev.#BC2#
Pfeifer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pfeifer rushes Mamaev and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mamaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pfeifer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Pfeifer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mamaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pfeifer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pfeifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.#T3#
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pfeifer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamaev can't find room to land a body shot as Pfeifer controls the action. #BC2#
Pfeifer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses.
Pfeifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamaev swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Pfeifer has managed to clinch.
Pfeifer lands a right hand.
Mamaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Pfeifer has Mamaev pressed against the cage, preventing Mamaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamaev misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Mamaev avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Pfeifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pfeifer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mamaev working aggressively here.
Pfeifer looking to throw knees to the head but Mamaev is blocking nicely. #BC#
Mamaev breaks from the clinch.
Mamaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Pfeifer rushes Mamaev and presses him up against the cage.
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land. #BC2#
Pfeifer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pfeifer chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Pfeifer forces Mamaev back against the cage and clinches.
Mamaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Pfeifer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pfeifer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamaev counters with a left to the body.
Pfeifer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pfeifer misses with a head kick.
Pfeifer misses with a looping left.
Pfeifer misses with the combination.
Pfeifer needs to keep his hands up - Mamaev had a free shot at his head there.
Mamaev cracks a nice hook into Pfeifer's ribs.
Pfeifer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamaev.
Pfeifer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses
and Mamaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pfeifer moves away from the strike by Mamaev.
Pfeifer blocks a jab.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Pfeifer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pfeifer checks a leg kick. #T1#
Pfeifer moves away from the strike by Mamaev.
Pfeifer doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamaev circles away. #CL2#
Pfeifer moves into the clinch.
Mamaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamaev taking a breather. #BC2#
Pfeifer manages to break the clinch.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Mamaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Pfeifer is looking to chop away at Mamaev's legs.
Pfeifer looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
Pfeifer connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pfeifer throws a lazy head kick
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Pfeifer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev lands a really nice looking cross but Pfeifer seems unphased.
Pfeifer moves out of range of the leg kick from Mamaev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pfeifer.
Pfeifer avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev misses with a hook. Pfeifer ducked under it nicely.
Pfeifer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pfeifer throws a nice head kick!
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pfeifer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pfeifer throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pfeifer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mamaev lands a nice hook to Pfeifer's body. Pfeifer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mamaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pfeifer is breathing heavily.
Pfeifer avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Pfeifer should have avoided that one.
Pfeifer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Pfeifer moves into the clinch.#T3#
Pfeifer is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pfeifer.
Mamaev lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Pfeifer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamaev looks to throw the jab but Pfeifer is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pfeifer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pfeifer defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
Pfeifer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pfeifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pfeifer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pfeifer throws a sloppy head kick and Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Mamaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Mamaev tenderised Pfeifer's leg. Pfeifer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pfeifer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pfeifer connects with a high kick.
Pfeifer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Mamaev misses its target.#T4#
Mamaev dodges the punch combination from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Pfeifer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pfeifer moves to clinch but Mamaev breaks away
and Mamaev counters with an inside leg kick.
Pfeifer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamaev. Mamaev obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Mamaev does no damage.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses.
Mamaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pfeifer takes one to the side of the head.
Denis Mamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev scores with a body shot.
Pfeifer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamaev on the side of the head.
Pfeifer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamaev.
Pfeifer lands with a cross.
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 Denis Mamaev 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pfeifer scores with a punch to the head.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Pfeifer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pfeifer throws out a powerful jab.
Pfeifer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev avoids the head kick by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Mamaev lands a head shot.
Mamaev misses with a right hand
and Pfeifer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pfeifer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Pfeifer slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Mamaev. #T1#
Pfeifer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mamaev throws a big shot that misses.
Pfeifer tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Pfeifer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pfeifer lands a high kick!
Pfeifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pfeifer throws a hook but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
Pfeifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice straight punches there by Mamaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamaev.
Mamaev takes one to the chin there.
Pfeifer wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pfeifer.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pfeifer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev throws a shot to the body.
Mamaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer clobbers Mamaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pfeifer.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pfeifer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pfeifer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Pfeifer is rocked!
Pfeifer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamaev counters with a left to the body.
Pfeifer is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamaev finish him?
Pfeifer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pfeifer seems to have recovered his senses.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Mamaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Pfeifer tries to clinch up.
Mamaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamaev throws a series of punches but Pfeifer avoids them all with ease.
Mamaev misses with a straight left.
Pfeifer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mamaev with a body shot.
Pfeifer staying out of range there.
Pfeifer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Pfeifer misses
and Mamaev counters with a leg kick.
Mamaev dips to his left and cracks Pfeifer with an uppercut!
Pfeifer tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Pfeifer misses with a hook to the body
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Pfeifer moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pfeifer darts in and clinches Mamaev up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pfeifer blocks an uppercut.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Pfeifer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A low kick from Pfeifer misses
and Mamaev counters with a slapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Pfeifer.#CL2#
Pfeifer takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Pfeifer breaks the clinch.
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Pfeifer slips the punch.
Mamaev lands a body shot.
Pfeifer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamaev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mamaev feints and then cracks Pfeifer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pfeifer down.
Mamaev throws a hook but Pfeifer blocks it.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up.
Mamaev lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Mamaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses
letting Mamaev counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: FARTMMA 97
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Lancaster lunges at Mamaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamaev's hand.
Mamaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster.
A little jabbing left from Mamaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamaev lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster moves out of range as Mamaev strikes.
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Mamaev.
Lancaster scores with a jab. Mamaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamaev throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Mamaev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mamaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Mamaev.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mamaev.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Mamaev moved out of range.
Mamaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster punishes Mamaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a nice head shot.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamaev slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Mamaev.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamaev punishes Lancaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Mamaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Mamaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Mamaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Mamaev throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamaev.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancaster's sensitive parts.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamaev swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster slips a straight right by Mamaev.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing.
Lancaster tests Mamaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster darts in trying to clinch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev lands a jab to the nose.
Mamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Mamaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Mamaev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Mamaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Lancaster takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Mamaev scores with a nice head shot.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.
Mamaev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mamaev dodges the punch combination from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Mamaev is out of range.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamaev.
Lancaster cracks Mamaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamaev misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamaev thinking.
Mamaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mamaev is looking to score with low kicks.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster punishes Mamaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster jabs Mamaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamaev is breathing heavily.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamaev throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Lancaster walks into a stiff left hand from Mamaev.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mamaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lancaster has got the better of the exchanges.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Mamaev slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Mamaev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Jab from Lancaster.
Mamaev lands with a good body shot.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lancaster works Mamaev's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Mamaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Mamaev's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Mamaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamaev can do to turn this around?
Lancaster connects with a jab.
Mamaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Mamaev should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Mamaev is rocked!
Mamaev thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Lancaster counters with a big right hand! Oh Mamaev is in trouble here! Lancaster follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Denis Mamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'This is number one bullshit!'.

Event: FARTMMA 92
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Mamaev slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Mamaev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mamaev cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamaev.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Good work by Mamaev as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Mamaev.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons jabs Mamaev right on the nose. Mamaev blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons cracks Mamaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzsimmons. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Mamaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Fitzsimmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stuns Mamaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamaev tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Mamaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it.
Mamaev lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mamaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mamaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Mamaev lands.#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Mamaev misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamaev momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamaev lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.
Mamaev scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Mamaev's legs.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
No joy there for Mamaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Mamaev catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Mamaev jumps back.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mamaev throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
As Mamaev backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamaev momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Mamaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Mamaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamaev's head.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Mamaev is rocked!
Mamaev wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mamaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Mamaev's head back.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Mamaev thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamaev. That did some damage!
Mamaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch but Mamaev slips to the side
and Mamaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamaev throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Mamaev's midsection.
Mamaev tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamaev tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Mamaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Mamaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamaev's hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamaev throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons thows a body kick. Mamaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fitzsimmons pushes Mamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Mamaev is trying to force a seperation but Fitzsimmons has the dominant position.
Mamaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Mamaev's arms but Mamaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons is working Mamaev over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Mamaev digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mamaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamaev circles away.
Mamaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a double jab
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamaev. Mamaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamaev takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamaev is out of range.
Fitzsimmons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mamaev eats them both and turns towards Fitzsimmons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Mamaev is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Mamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Mamaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge left! Mamaev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fitzsimmons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mamaev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fitzsimmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
In defeat, Denis Mamaev stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is number one bullshit!'.

Event: FARTMMA 86
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Kowalski does it's job there.
We've been informed that Mamaev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mamaev tries to land a leg kick but Kowalski saw it coming and moves away.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Mamaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalski needs to keep his hands up - Mamaev had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Mamaev.
Kowalski throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev slips under a jab.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Kowalski's leg but Kowalski calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.#T1#
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Mamaev cracks Kowalski with a good jab.
Mamaev drops his hands momentarily and Kowalski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski cracks Mamaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalski finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamaev's head.
Kowalski takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mamaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Kowalski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Kowalski moves to clinch but Mamaev breaks away
and Mamaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mamaev thumps Kowalski with a low kick.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamaev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kowalski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mamaev swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Mamaev misses with a kick to the body.
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Mamaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Kowalski avoids it with no problem.
Kowalski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamaev misses the target.
Mamaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Mamaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalski throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denis Mamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamaev.
And Kowalski counters with a quick kick to the body but Mamaev blocks it.
Kowalski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mamaev misses with a hook
and Mamaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a solid leg kick.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamaev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamaev counters with a body kick.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Kowalski.
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalski.
Kowalski is looking to land body kicks.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Mamaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mamaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamaev swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kowalski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Mamaev.
Mamaev connects with a crisp jab.
Mamaev misses the body punch
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Kowalski checks it.
Mamaev pushes Kowalski away with a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mamaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mamaev. That one must have hurt.
Mamaev throws a sloppy head kick
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Mamaev moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev throws out a leg kick but Kowalski moves out of range and Mamaev only half commits.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.#CL#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamaev, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mamaev.
A right hand to the body from Mamaev.
Kowalski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Kowalski scores with a hook to the body.
Mamaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Mamaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kowalski.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamaev. #BC2#
Mamaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamaev scores with a jab. Kowalski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamaev. That's going to slow Kowalski down.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Kowalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev misses the shot to the body.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Mamaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamaev tries to avoid it.
Kowalski defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Mamaev.#T3#
Mamaev slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Mamaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalski avoids a kick to the body.
Mamaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kowalski on the side of the head.
Mamaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Mamaev.
Mamaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mamaev is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kowalski shoots in for a double leg but Mamaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. Mamaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Mamaev.
Kowalski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mamaev slips under a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Mamaev misses with a jab to the body
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Mamaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamaev tried to score with a low kick but Kowalski checks it.
Mamaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalski counters with a good, hard body kick but Mamaev shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Mamaev works the jab nicely.
Mamaev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kowalski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mamaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalski.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamaev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Kowalski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamaev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kowalski trying to control but Mamaev is having none of it. #T1#
Kowalski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kowalski tries to control but Mamaev wriggling away.
Mamaev holds on for dear life.
Mamaev wants to hold on but Kowalski pushes him away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kowalski tries to control but Mamaev wriggling away.
Mamaev tries to improve his position but instead Kowalski has taken his back!
Mamaev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kowalski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mamaev wants to control his opponent's hands but Kowalski gets his hands free.
Mamaev is trying to break free.
Kowalski gets his hands free as Mamaev looks to control. #SUB#
Mamaev won't enjoy being in this position. Kowalski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mamaev is tapping - it's over boys! Kowalski picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lenny Kowalski!
Lenny Kowalski retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Lenny Kowalski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Denis Mamaev had this to say: 'This is number one bullshit!'.

Event: FARTMMA 75: The Comeback
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Kowalski lands with a slapping head kick.
Kowalski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamaev throws the left hand but Kowalski avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kowalski walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mamaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.
A head kick misses from Mamaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski walks into a jab.
Donk. Mamaev catches Kowalski right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Mamaev misses #TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Mamaev scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev connects with a jab.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Kowalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalski lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Mamaev. Beautiful body shot.
Mamaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kowalski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Denis Mamaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamaev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kowalski scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev working aggressively here.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Mamaev content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamaev avoids a kick to the body.
Kowalski connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowalski tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Mamaev is out of range.
Kowalski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Mamaev finds it's target.
Kowalski tries to clinch up
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kowalski throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mamaev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalski - the referee stops the clock and Mamaev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalski. Mamaev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamaev throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamaev staying out of range there.
Mamaev with a jab.
Mamaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mamaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kowalski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Mamaev checks it.
Kowalski backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Kowalski gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski is keen to just control but Mamaev is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mamaev!
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Kowalski lands a jab.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Mamaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mamaev lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
Mamaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Mamaev thumps Kowalski with a low kick.
Mamaev throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Kowalski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mamaev just manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Mamaev - just one landing.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamaev's calf.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Mamaev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kowalski really felt that one!#T2#
Mamaev connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalski.
Kowalski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamaev as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Mamaev.
Mamaev misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mamaev throws a solid leg kick but Kowalski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamaev.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaev.
As Kowalski backs off Mamaev throws a huge counter combo but Kowalski manages to avoid it all.
Mamaev falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Mamaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kowalski wants to clinch.
Kowalski backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kowalski scores with a hook.#T4#
Mamaev catches Kowalski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamaev misses with a low kick as Kowalski jumps back.
Kowalski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamaev on the side of the head.
Mamaev is looking to chop away at Kowalski's legs.
Mamaev tried to score with a low kick but Kowalski checks it.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Mamaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Kowalski cracks the inside of Mamaev's front leg.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalski counters with a nice leg kick.
Mamaev cracks Kowalski with a good jab.
Jab by Kowalski.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
Mamaev thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Mamaev. #T1#
That kick from Mamaev tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaev.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Mamaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mamaev punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Mamaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mamaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamaev cracks Kowalski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mamaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Kowalski avoids it with no problem.#T2##CL#
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Mamaev against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, Mamaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Mamaev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski digs a right hand underneath Mamaev's ribcage. Mamaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Mamaev misses with some punches.
Mamaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards. #TD#
Kowalski jumps into guard, dragging Mamaev to the mat. #T3#
Kowalski looking to control. #SUB#
Kowalski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamaev content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kowalski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kowalski is pulling down on Mamaev's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamaev stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalski.
Mamaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Mamaev postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski checks a low kick from Mamaev.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamaev avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lenny Kowalski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamaev.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Kowalski lands a nice shot that snaps Mamaev's head back.
Kowalski jabs Mamaev right on the nose. Mamaev blinks but takes it well.
Mamaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev cracks Kowalski with an open hand slap.
Mamaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
As Mamaev backs away, Kowalski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalski tries to land a front kick but Mamaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mamaev takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mamaev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kowalski lands the left hand.
Mamaev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Mamaev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalski controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski trying to control but Mamaev is working from the bottom.
Kowalski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mamaev's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Mamaev is keeping the position.#T3#
Mamaev wants to sweep here but Kowalski controlling him for the moment.
Kowalski trying to control but Mamaev is working from the bottom.
Kowalski forces his way into half guard.
Mamaev wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalski is trying to control. Mamaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kowalski is looking for a kimura here.
Kowalski wants to free his trapped foot but Mamaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mamaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamaev is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski had his way with Denis Mamaev in that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kowalski lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick from Mamaev is predictable there
and Kowalski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kowalski moves out of range as Mamaev strikes.
Kowalski scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Kowalski tenderised Mamaev's leg. Mamaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Kowalski counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Kowalski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mamaev to the ground. Kowalski is now in Mamaev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev is trying to control the position but Kowalski postures up.
Mamaev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Mamaev.#T1#
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Mamaev is keeping the position.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Mamaev keeps moving.
Mamaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalski controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski moves out of range of the body kick from Mamaev.
Kowalski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Mamaev.
Kowalski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Mamaev throws the left hand but Kowalski avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kowalski thinking.
Mamaev scores with a nice right hand.
Mamaev lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Kowalski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalski. That snapped Mamaev's head back.
Mamaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick by Mamaev misses
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Mamaev cracks Kowalski with a good jab.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Mamaev moves away
and Mamaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamaev.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.
Mamaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range. #T4#
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski lands with a hook. Mamaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalski.
Mamaev misses with a body punch
and Kowalski scores with a counter punch that sends Mamaev to the canvas! Kowalski smells blood - he's punishing Mamaev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mamaev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Kowalski!
Lenny Kowalski retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lenny Kowalski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Denis Mamaev had this to say: 'This is number one bullshit!'.

Event: FARTMMA 73
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Mamaev. Beautiful body shot.
Mamaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Mamaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Mamaev throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Mamaev moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mamaev - just one landing.
Mamaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mamaev slips under a jab.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Mamaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev misses with a looping left.
Mamaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamaev lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Mamaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons misses with a few strikes there.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzsimmons.#BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mamaev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fitzsimmons blocks it well.
Mamaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons cracks Mamaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamaev lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Mamaev finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Mamaev scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamaev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Fitzsimmons tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mamaev wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis Mamaev!
A very excited looking Denis Mamaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 67
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Mamaev swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaeile definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Bizihwaeile tenderised Mamaev's leg. Mamaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Mamaev tries to work over Bizihwaeile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Mamaev connects with a single shot there.
Mamaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mamaev cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamaev misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamaev avoided it.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaeile - just one landing.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizihwaeile is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Mamaev ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Mamaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bizihwaeile duly obliges.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamaev lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice looking combination but Mamaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile throws a series of punches but Mamaev moves out of range.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mamaev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Mamaev coming out on top.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Mamaev avoids it easily.
Mamaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bizihwaeile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamaev, as that shot connected.
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaeile sees coming a mile off.
Mamaev connects with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right.
Mamaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
Mamaev throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Mamaev connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaeile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
A head kick by Mamaev misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Mamaev throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
Mamaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bizihwaeile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bizihwaeile misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Bizihwaeile misses with the body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mamaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Mamaev misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mamaev defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamaev to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Bizihwaeile looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mamaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bizihwaeile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Mamaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile scores with the left hand. Mamaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamaev misses with a straight left.
Mamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Mamaev slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Mamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Some bone on bone action there as Bizihwaeile checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Mamaev as he connects with a hook.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.#T1#
Mamaev lands with a hook. Bizihwaeile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a combination. Mamaev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Mamaev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Mamaev.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. Mamaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.
Mamaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaeile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile connects with the punch.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Bizihwaeile.
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Mamaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizihwaeile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaeile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamaev slips a straight right by Bizihwaeile.#CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the cage.
Mamaev blocks an elbow strike.
Mamaev avoids the elbow strike from Bizihwaeile, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it misses.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but misses.
Mamaev controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Mamaev takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Denis Mamaev has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bizihwaeile just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mamaev's brow.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it misses.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Nice elbow from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev is trying to stall.
Mamaev just leaning against Bizihwaeile, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mamaev.
Mamaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land. #BC2#
Mamaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Bizihwaeile looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamaev. That snapped Bizihwaeile's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mamaev.
It looked like Bizihwaeile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamaev misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamaev.#CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Mamaev back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big right from Mamaev misses.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Bizihwaeile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mamaev just manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Mamaev strikes.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.
Mamaev cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that half lands.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev misses with a straight right.
Mamaev throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
A big right from Mamaev misses. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Mamaev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mamaev manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Bizihwaeile showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamaev.
Mamaev misses the jab.
Mamaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaeile makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bizihwaeile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamaev's head.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamaev misses with a looping right.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses
and Mamaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mamaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamaev avoided it.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range nicely.
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!
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick. #T2#
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Bizihwaeile slams his shin into Mamaev's torso.
Mamaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev tries to work over Bizihwaeile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mamaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaeile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaeile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaeile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev lunges at Bizihwaeile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaeile's hand.
Mamaev digs a good body shot into Bizihwaeile's ribs.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bizihwaeile there.
Bizihwaeile walks into a straight right hand from Mamaev.
Mamaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
Fred Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizihwaeile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev motions for Bizihwaeile to come forward. Mamaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamaev.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab.
Mamaev checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bizihwaeile backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Mamaev throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Mamaev blocks it.
Bizihwaeile needs to keep his hands up - Mamaev had a free shot at his head there.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamaev's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Mamaev misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Mamaev.
I've got Mamaev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Mamaev!
Our winner, Denis Mamaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Fred Bizihwaeile had this to say: 'He slapped me I nap that.'.

Event: FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Lancaster clinches.
Mamaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mamaev manages to break the clinch.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Mamaev's head.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Mamaev controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev scores with a hook to the body.
Mamaev throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamaev looks winded!
Mamaev has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Mamaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev. #T2#
Mamaev is looking to control Lancaster's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mamaev has his back to the cage.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamaev's elbow.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Mamaev tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster gets through Mamaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Mamaev blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns Mamaev into the cage.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mamaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Mamaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Mamaev is rocked!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamaev or not.
Mamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Lancaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mamaev with a big uppercut! Mamaev tries to clinch up but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mamaev to the mat! Mamaev covers up and Lancaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: FARTMMA 54
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Mamaev throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Mamaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mamaev.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Mamaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. #T1#
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins misses with the body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mamaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Mamaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins swings for the body but Mamaev moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Mamaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mamaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev walks into a left hand.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Mamaev throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.
Mamaev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Mamaev connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Mamaev takes one on the button.
Mamaev throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Mamaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Mamaev sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Mamaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Mamaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Mamaev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mamaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Mamaev moved away.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Mamaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Mamaev throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
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 Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaev swings widly with a right hand
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Mamaev misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Mamaev throws a leg kick
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev. #T2#
Mamaev connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamaev can do to turn this around?
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamaev throws out the jab.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Mamaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Mamaev throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mamaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mamaev misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mamaev.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Mamaev counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mamaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hopkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Mamaev.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.#T4#
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Mamaev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mamaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamaev looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Mamaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Mamaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Mamaev's knee but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev motions for Hopkins to come forward. Mamaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Mamaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Mamaev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Mamaev's shoulder, as Mamaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Mamaev moved out of range.
Mamaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Mamaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Mamaev shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamaev looks to throw a body kick
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Denis Mamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Mamaev tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Mamaev throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a punch to the head.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Mamaev.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev. #T3#
Mamaev misses with a body shot
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
letting Mamaev counter with a right hand.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Mamaev's leg. Mamaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Mamaev sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamaev throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamaev off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Mamaev tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Mamaev feints a counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Mamaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
A very excited looking Giuseppe Hopkins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FARTMMA 49
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Mamaev blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Mamaev catches Kowalski right on the button with a cross.
Denis Mamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Kowalski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamaev throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mamaev won't be happy with that.
Mamaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Mamaev is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Kowalski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mamaev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mamaev is looking for a sweep.
Kowalski controls the position.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Mamaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamaev is trying to control Kowalski's posture but Kowalski avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kowalski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kowalski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamaev, who protects the arm well.
Mamaev is trying to control Kowalski's posture but Kowalski avoids it. #T3#
Kowalski advances to mount.
Kowalski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mamaev is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kowalski is working for a guillotine from mount but Mamaev frees his head quite easily.
Kowalski controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamaev is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalski is working for a guillotine from mount but Mamaev frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Kowalski is working for a guillotine from mount but Mamaev frees his head quite easily.
Mamaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Kowalski has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamaev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kowalski is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamaev lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
Kowalski slips a jab from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a head kick. That will keep Mamaev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mamaev tries to score with a low kick but Kowalski moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Mamaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Mamaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mamaev throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamaev.
Kowalski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Mamaev lands with a hook. Kowalski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick from Kowalski.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
It appears Mamaev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Mamaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalski moves forwards but Mamaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
A head kick misses from Kowalski.
Mamaev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kowalski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mamaev can pounce on him.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Denis Mamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamaev throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski moves forwards but Mamaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamaev 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 Kowalski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the body.
Mamaev misses with a jab to the body
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Mamaev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mamaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalski!
Mamaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mamaev won't be happy with that.
Mamaev tries to buck Kowalski off but Kowalski is having none of it.
Mamaev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kowalski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mamaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kowalski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Mamaev tries to buck Kowalski off but Kowalski is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kowalski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski tries to advance to mount but Mamaev denies him.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Kowalski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kowalski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Mamaev scores with a head kick. Kowalski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mamaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mamaev defends it well.
Kowalski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Mamaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Mamaev throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mamaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Kowalski is rocked!
Mamaev scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamaev finish him?
Mamaev jabs Kowalski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamaev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kowalski's knee momentarily.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamaev throws a quick head kick that knocks Kowalski silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Mamaev is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Denis Mamaev!
During a confident post fight interview, Denis Mamaev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: F46: LHW Tourney Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Tynkkynen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tynkkynen thinking.
Mamaev clobbers Tynkkynen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Denis Mamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tynkkynen avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Tynkkynen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev tries a low kick but Tynkkynen avoids it.
Mamaev jabs at Tynkkynen's body.
Tynkkynen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Mamaev.
Mamaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mamaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tynkkynen in his tracks.
Mamaev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tynkkynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaev throws a low kick but Tynkkynen moves out of range easily.
Mamaev jabs Tynkkynen right on the nose. Tynkkynen blinks but takes it well.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Tynkkynen clinches with his opponent.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Tynkkynen throws knees to the body.
Tynkkynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamaev slows down the pace here.
Tynkkynen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Tynkkynen lands an elbow inside that Mamaev shrugs off.
Mamaev stalling in the clinch but Tynkkynen improves position.
Tynkkynen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tynkkynen fails to land.
Tynkkynen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mamaev blocks an elbow strike.
Tynkkynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen missing with knees to the body.
Mamaev blocks the elbow strike.
Mamaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Tynkkynen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Tynkkynen connects with a knee to the head.
Mamaev is struggling to control the position.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tynkkynen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tynkkynen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Tynkkynen throws knees to the body.
Tynkkynen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Tynkkynen pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mamaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tynkkynen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamaev.
Mamaev blocks an elbow strike from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands a nice knee to the body.
Tynkkynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Tynkkynen.
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Tynkkynen.
Mamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tynkkynen misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mamaev taking a breather.
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the body.
Tynkkynen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Tynkkynen throws an elbow but it misses.
Tynkkynen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tynkkynen tries to work over Mamaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mamaev tries to stall but Tynkkynen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tynkkynen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Tynkkynen - that landed with a thud.
Mamaev blocks the elbow strike.
Tynkkynen pushes Mamaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tynkkynen throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Mamaev breaks from the clinch.
Mamaev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Mamaev.#CL2#
Mamaev tries to keep at a distance but Tynkkynen has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Tynkkynen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tynkkynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
Tynkkynen is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it.
Mamaev digs a good body shot into Tynkkynen's ribs.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tynkkynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch but Mamaev is having none of it.
Mamaev swings for the body but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Tynkkynen sees coming a mile off.
Tynkkynen tries to counter with a clinch but Mamaev shakes him off and moves away.
Mamaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tynkkynen.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Tynkkynen.#T1#
Mamaev connects with the punch.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tynkkynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denis Mamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Mamaev. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamaev.
Mamaev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tynkkynen checks it well.
Tynkkynen tries to counter with a clinch but Mamaev shakes him off and moves away.
Tynkkynen avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev with a jab.
Mamaev misses with a hook.
Tynkkynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
Tynkkynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tynkkynen checks a leg kick nicely.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen wants to counter with a clinch but Mamaev pushes him away.
A left lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a low kick but Tynkkynen avoids it.
Mamaev sets himself, and Tynkkynen steps forward looking for the clinch! Mamaev avoids it this time.#T2#
Tynkkynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tynkkynen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tynkkynen wants to clinch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Mamaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaev cracks Tynkkynen with an open hand slap.
Tynkkynen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Mamaev gets tackled into the cage by Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen maintains the clinch.
Mamaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen tries a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks it.
Tynkkynen misses with the head strike.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Tynkkynen throws knees to the body.
Mamaev is trying to force a seperation but Tynkkynen has the dominant position.
Mamaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tynkkynen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Tynkkynen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mamaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mamaev breaks from the clinch.
Tynkkynen wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away.
Mamaev sets himself, and Tynkkynen steps forward looking for the clinch! Mamaev avoids it this time.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamaev scores with a body shot.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tynkkynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tynkkynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tynkkynen.
Mamaev misses the shot to the body.
Mamaev throws a sloppy head kick and Tynkkynen moves out of range easily. #T4#
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev throws a leg kick which misses Tynkkynen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tynkkynen tries to avoid it.
Tynkkynen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tynkkynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tynkkynen moves in looking to clinch but Mamaev pushes him off.
Tynkkynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tynkkynen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tynkkynen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tynkkynen checks the leg kick.
Mamaev connects with a body shot that sends Tynkkynen's belly button to the back.
Mamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamaev tried to score with a low kick but Tynkkynen checks it.
Mamaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tynkkynen can do to turn this around?
Mamaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up.
Good work by Tynkkynen as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tynkkynen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamaev.#CL2#
Tynkkynen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tynkkynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mamaev wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev is stalling here.
Tynkkynen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tynkkynen misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Tynkkynen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Tynkkynen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mamaev taking a breather.
Mamaev trying to stall but Tynkkynen improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tynkkynen.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tynkkynen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Mamaev stalling against the cage.
Tynkkynen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tynkkynen missing with knees to the body.
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Tynkkynen.
Mamaev avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Mamaev.
Mamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tynkkynen avoids a kick to the body.
Tynkkynen tries to counter with a clinch but Mamaev shakes him off and moves away.
Tynkkynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Mamaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tynkkynen blocks a leg kick.
Mamaev throws out a leg kick but Tynkkynen moves out of range and Mamaev only half commits. #CL2#
Tynkkynen pushes Mamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tynkkynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Mamaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tynkkynen is keeping busy.
Tynkkynen tries to land a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks with his arms.
Mamaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tynkkynen misses with some punches. #T3#
Mamaev blocks the elbow strike.
The referee calls for Mamaev to work.
Mamaev is trying to stall.
Tynkkynen scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamaev blocks an elbow strike.
Mamaev slowing the pace effectively.
Tynkkynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev trying to stall but Tynkkynen improves his position.
Tynkkynen missing with knees to the body.
Tynkkynen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tynkkynen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tynkkynen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mamaev up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Mamaev manages to break the clinch.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tynkkynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tynkkynen blocks a jab.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Tynkkynen.
Mamaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamaev throws a hook but Tynkkynen blocks it.
Mamaev misses with a head kick.
Tynkkynen is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it.
Mamaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Tynkkynen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miro Tynkkynen.
I think Tynkkynen 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: FARTMMA 38
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamaev misses with a double jab.
Mamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hopkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Mamaev pushes him off.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Mamaev ducked under it nicely.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins misses with a hook.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mamaev.
Mamaev tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Mamaev checks it.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Mamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mamaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Mamaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamaev misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Mamaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Mamaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mamaev misses.
Hopkins catches Mamaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body
and Mamaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamaev throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamaev doesn't seem phased though.
Mamaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins clobbers Mamaev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaev.
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 Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mamaev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Mamaev counters with a body kick.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamaev misses the shot to the body.
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Mamaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamaev checks a leg kick.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hopkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.#T1#
Mamaev pushes Hopkins away with a front kick.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev slips under a jab.
Mamaev thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Mamaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamaev's head.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.#T2#
Mamaev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Mamaev ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins jabs at Mamaev's body.
Mamaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Mamaev's head back.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Mamaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins motions for Mamaev to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Mamaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Mamaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins swings for the body but Mamaev moves out of range.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamaev.#T4#
Mamaev throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Mamaev.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamaev.
Mamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamaev scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Mamaev tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamaev. Mamaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Mamaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev is trying to push Hopkins away but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Mamaev avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Mamaev takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Mamaev is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling him.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Mamaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamaev into the cage.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Mamaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamaev into the cage.
Hopkins looking to throw knees to the head but Mamaev is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hopkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mamaev slowing the pace effectively.
Mamaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mamaev tries to circle away but Hopkins has him pinned against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Mamaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamaev lands a shot to the body.
Mamaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mamaev into the cage.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Mamaev avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamaev won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Denis Mamaev has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Mamaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mamaev digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Giuseppe Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Mamaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamaev staying out of range there.
Mamaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Mamaev counters with a good low kick that Hopkins was not able to check.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamaev.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Mamaev counters with a left to the body.
Mamaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamaev avoided it.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamaev in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Mamaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Mamaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaev.
Hopkins backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Mamaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamaev works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamaev. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Mamaev tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Mamaev.
Hopkins landing knees to the body.
Mamaev tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Mamaev back against the cage.
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Mamaev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev stalling in the clinch.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Mamaev wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Mamaev blocks with his arms.
Mamaev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Mamaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamaev avoids it.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamaev effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Mamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Mamaev's head.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mamaev misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hopkins forces Mamaev back against the cage and clinches.
Mamaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins had his way with Denis Mamaev in that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins misses the jab.
Mamaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Mamaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Mamaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Mamaev thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamaev's head.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins throws a body punch but Mamaev moves out of range. #T1#
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamaev counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a series of strikes that have Mamaev backpedaling.
Mamaev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Mamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamaev swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Mamaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hopkins!
Mamaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Denis Mamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
Hopkins works Mamaev's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Mamaev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamaev.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Mamaev. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mamaev wants to stall.
Mamaev is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hopkins has denied him.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev avoiding damage as Hopkins throws knees to the body.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mamaev is defending well for now.
Mamaev can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Mamaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Mamaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamaev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hopkins up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mamaev as the two fighters clinch.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamaev is trying to break free.
Mamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mamaev stalling against the cage.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hopkins obliges.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Giuseppe Hopkins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: FARTMMA 33
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Mamaev closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land.
Mamaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamaev can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev misses with the head strike.
Mamaev lands a right hand.
Mamaev digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Mamaev on the inside.
Mamaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamaev.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamaev backwards.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Mamaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mamaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knight can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mamaev.
Mamaev lands a right hand. #T1#
Mamaev tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Mamaev lands a right hand.
Knight working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Mamaev digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank.
Mamaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Mamaev controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mamaev - that landed with a thud.
Mamaev lands an uppercut.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mamaev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamaev pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mamaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Mamaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Mamaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamaev scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamaev.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamaev leaning against his opponent.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mamaev. #T3#
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamaev.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Mamaev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamaev.
Knight taking a breather.
Mamaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamaev.
Mamaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knight being controlled against the cage.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Mamaev slows down the pace here.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamaev blocking some punches.
Mamaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Mamaev.
A nice left hand lands by Mamaev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mamaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mamaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamaev lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mamaev wants to clinch.
Mamaev takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Mamaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mamaev.
Knight scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Mamaev gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Knight prevents a body shot from Mamaev. #T1#
Mamaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Mamaev back against the cage.
Mamaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamaev.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mamaev has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Mamaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Come on Mamaev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamaev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mamaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamaev lands a nice uppercut.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Knight.
Mamaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamaev lands a nice uppercut.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Mamaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamaev controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight tries to stall but Mamaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mamaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
Mamaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Mamaev avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Mamaev digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank. #T3#
Mamaev cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Mamaev lands an uppercut.
Come on Mamaev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamaev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mamaev tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Mamaev leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Mamaev.
Mamaev lands a shoulder strike.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Mamaev on the inside.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A short uppercut from Mamaev.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Knight tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamaev.
The referee calls for Mamaev to work.
Mamaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamaev.
A short right from Mamaev on the inside.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Mamaev lands a left hand.
Mamaev lands a right hand.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mamaev.
A short left from Mamaev.
Mamaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Mamaev cracks Knight with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mamaev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knight to stand back up!#ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Knight looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamaev finish him?
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mamaev taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamaev.
Mamaev stalling in the clinch.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev lands with a left to the head.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight working aggressively here.
Mamaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamaev pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Mamaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamaev unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knight! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mamaev is unloading with more strikes now! Knight drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Mamaev!
After winning the bout, Denis Mamaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 28
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Kaneki throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
Mamaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaneki can pounce on him.
Kaneki tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Mamaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaneki throws a front kick that sends Mamaev stumbling back into the cage.
Kaneki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamaev is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land.
Mamaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Kaneki is pushing Mamaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mamaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaneki stalling against the cage.
Kaneki scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaneki is pushing Mamaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mamaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaneki has double underhooks. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamaev misses with the head strike.
Kaneki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mamaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaneki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Kaneki leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Kaneki. #CUT2#
It looks like Denis Mamaev has been cut.
Mamaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamaev tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Mamaev back against the cage.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Kaneki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mamaev is keeping busy.#T3#
Mamaev misses with some punches.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Kaneki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Mamaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamaev is struggling to control the position.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Mamaev to work.
Mamaev blocks an elbow strike from Kaneki. #T4#
Mamaev misses with a body punch.
Kaneki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mamaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaneki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaneki working Mamaev over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mamaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaneki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mamaev slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaneki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Kaneki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kaneki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamaev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaneki, right into the meat.
Mamaev dips to his left and cracks Kaneki with an uppercut!
Kaneki doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamaev circles away.
Kaneki throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Kaneki tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaneki cracks the inside of Mamaev's front leg.
Kaneki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaneki is looking to chop away at Mamaev's legs.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Kaneki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaneki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Mamaev misses.
Kaneki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaneki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Kaneki tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaneki is looking to clinch.
Kaneki closes the distance but Mamaev moves to the side
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaneki moves in looking to clinch but Mamaev pushes him off.
Denis Mamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaneki.
A cross from Mamaev lands.
Kaneki tries to clinch
and Mamaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev throws a hook but Kaneki blocks it.
Kaneki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamaev throws a right hand that Kaneki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaneki also avoids with ease.
Mamaev throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kaneki's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mamaev dives in looking to finish as Kaneki flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mamaev's strikes! Mamaev is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kaneki's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kaneki was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Mamaev!
After winning the bout, Denis Mamaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 22
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Jones throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mamaev lands a body shot. #CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Mamaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mamaev is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Mamaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamaev.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamaev misses the target.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mamaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones looks for the body kick but Mamaev saw that one coming.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mamaev throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Mamaev counters with a straight right hand.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mamaev slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Mamaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamaev lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Denis Mamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaev takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mamaev.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Jones keeps Mamaev at a distance using the push kick.
Mamaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamaev moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Mamaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamaev lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Mamaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#T3#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mamaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mamaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Mamaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mamaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mamaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones feints and then cracks Mamaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamaev down.
Mamaev takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nice shot by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamaev is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones with a jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamaev misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Mamaev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mamaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Mamaev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamaev cracks Jones with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mamaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamaev throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mamaev misses its intended target.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Denis Mamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Mamaev avoids it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamaev lands with a shot to the body.
Mamaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Jones throws out a leg kick but Mamaev moves out of range and Jones only half commits. #T1#
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Mamaev moved out of range nicely.
Jones lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mamaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamaev.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamaev's calf.
Mamaev lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamaev takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Mamaev coming out on top.
Mamaev cracks Jones with a good jab.
Mamaev wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamaev stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Mamaev misses. #T2#
Jones misses with a head kick.
Mamaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Mamaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Mamaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Mamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamaev tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Mamaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
As Jones backs away, Mamaev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Mamaev.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
Mamaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Mamaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones keeps Mamaev at a distance using the push kick.
Mamaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones slips a jab from Mamaev.
Jones lands a nice hook to Mamaev's body. Mamaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Mamaev slips a jab from Jones.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamaev.
Jones misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Mamaev catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mamaev avoids the head kick by Jones.
Mamaev tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Mamaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Mamaev half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Jones misses.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Mamaev works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Mamaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Mamaev is out of range.
Mamaev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Mamaev as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mamaev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mamaev had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Fred Jones has been cut.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamaev is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Mamaev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Mamaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Mamaev works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Mamaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mamaev lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamaev lands with a shot to the body.
Mamaev lands with a right hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamaev is just out of range.
Mamaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Mamaev backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Mamaev manages to avoid it all.
Fred Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones checks a low kick from Mamaev.
Mamaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a hook but Mamaev avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mamaev!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Mamaev thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Mamaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Mamaev moved away.
Mamaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Mamaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones looks for the body kick but Mamaev saw that one coming.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the body.
Mamaev swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but Mamaev moved away.
Mamaev with a hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamaev thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamaev throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Mamaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Mamaev sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Mamaev avoids it this time.
Mamaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Mamaev is wise to it.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev lands a jab to Jones's midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Mamaev!
A victorious Denis Mamaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Fred Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'He slapped me I nap that.'.

Event: GR 12: Jofre vs. RNC
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Mamaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitch.
Bitch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamaev.
A lazy body kick from Mamaev
and Bitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Bitch moved out of range nicely.
Mamaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamaev with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev throws a push kick but Bitch slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Bitch misses the target.
Mamaev throws a leg kick
and Bitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A solid body kick from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Bitch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mamaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bitch.
Mamaev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bitch blocks it well.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Bitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev scores with a nice body kick.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bitch staying out of range there.
Mamaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaev throws a right hand that misses
letting Bitch counter with a right hand.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
Bitch is looking to counter punch.
Bitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Raging Bitch has been cut.
Mamaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bitch's calf.
Mamaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev checks a leg kick.#T3#
Mamaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Mamaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bitch misses with a hook to the body
and Mamaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamaev misses the target.
Bitch is looking to counter punch.
Mamaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
A jab from Mamaev does it's job there.
Mamaev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Denis Mamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitch misses the body punch
and Mamaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamaev. Bitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mamaev just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raging Bitch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Bitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bitch misses the target.
A jab lands there for Mamaev.
Bitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bitch.
Mamaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bitch walks into a straight right hand from Mamaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Bitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev scores with a kick to the body.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab from Mamaev.
Mamaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Mamaev.
Mamaev tried to score with a low kick but Bitch checks it.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Mamaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamaev misses with a looping right.
As Mamaev backs away, Bitch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mamaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut
and Bitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev fakes the leg kick and cracks Bitch in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitch throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Bitch's head but Bitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Bitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamaev's coach down at VenDettaGYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bitch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mamaev.
Mamaev misses with a hook
and Bitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamaev scores with a nice body kick.
Bitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamaev.
It looked like Bitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bitch misses with an uppercut.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev throws the left hand but Bitch avoids the punch easily.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Bitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bitch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mamaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bitch.
It looked like Bitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Mamaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raging Bitch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut.
Bitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamaev moves away.
Mamaev misses with a hook. Bitch ducked under it nicely.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Bitch moved away.
Bitch is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev cracks Bitch with a good jab.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
Bitch throws a nice looking combination but Mamaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mamaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Bitch's head.
Mamaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bitch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mamaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamaev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamaev's head backwards.
Mamaev lands with a shot to the body.
Raging Bitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamaev.
Bitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitch. Mamaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bitch pushes Mamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bitch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Mamaev lands an uppercut.#TD#
Bitch pulls guard.
Bitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mamaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bitch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mamaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mamaev keeping hold of Bitch's head, controlling as best he can.
Mamaev trying to control but Bitch postures up. #T4##SUB#
Bitch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bitch wants to free his trapped foot but Mamaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamaev trying to hold on to Bitch's head to control him but Bitch postures up.
Bitch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mamaev defending well though.
Mamaev tries to roll over but Bitch keeps him under control.
Bitch is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Raging Bitch.
I think Mamaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Mamaev!
After the fight, Denis Mamaev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GR 7: Souza vs Kaiba
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Mamaev throws a jab when Nurudinov was well out of range.
Nurudinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamaev defends it nicely.#CL#
Nurudinov has managed to clinch.
Nurudinov tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
Nurudinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov wants to stall.
A short right from Mamaev. #BC2#
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaev misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Nurudinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Mamaev counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurudinov toppling to the canvas! Nurudinov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mamaev finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Zukaan Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mamaev counters with a right hand from hell and Nurudinov is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis Mamaev!
Our winner, Denis Mamaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GR 3: Peterson vs Cobzone
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Plumson tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Mamaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plumson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamaev scrambles back to his feet.
Plumson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamaev counters with a straight right hand.
Plumson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plumson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamaev throws out the jab.
Mamaev lands a body shot.
Plumson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plumson blocks a jab.
Plumson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mamaev.
Plumson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamaev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Plumson moves into the clinch.#T1#
Plumson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mamaev working hard to break the clinch.
Plumson scores with a knee to the head.
Plumson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plumson slips a jab from Mamaev.
A big left from Mamaev misses.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Taylor Plumson has been cut.
Mamaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plumson circles away quickly and effectively.
Plumson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mamaev manages to circle out of the way.
Mamaev misses the jab.
Plumson moves out of range of the strikes.
Plumson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Mamaev throws a hook to the side of Plumson's head but Plumson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plumson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Plumson is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it. #KD2#
Plumson ducks straight into an uppercut from Mamaev and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Plumson manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Plumson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Plumson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Plumson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plumson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Plumson tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Mamaev gets to his feet - Plumson follows without any prompting.
Plumson seems to have got his legs back now.
Plumson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mamaev gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Mamaev!
A very excited looking Denis Mamaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018

#R1##CL#
Johnson rushes Mamaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mamaev sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Mamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson .
Mamaev dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Johnson has Mamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mamaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mamaev looks winded!
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mamaev after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Johnson .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
Mamaev wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson controlling Mamaev's posture. #T1##SUB#
Johnson has his feet on Mamaev's thighs here. He's pushed Mamaev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mamaev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jahkeem Johnson !

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