Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Schrodinger vs Donovan
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Ivkov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nickle counters with a single leg into guard. Ivkov didn't expect that.
Nickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nickle postures up and lands a big shot to Ivkov's brow.
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivkov trying to control the position.
Ivkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ivkov wants to sweep here but Nickle controlling him for the moment.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ivkov is trying to control Nickle's posture but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickle lands an elbow. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Nickle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nickle prevents Ivkov from escaping the position.
Ivkov is trying to control Nickle's posture but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Nickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Nickle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ivkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nickle but great work by Ivkov.
Ivkov wants to control but Nickle is keeping him busy. #T3#
Nickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivkov is looking to take a break and control but Nickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ivkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ivkov is staying active underneath Nickle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nickle seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Nickle not doing much here. #SUB#
Nickle is working for a kimura but Ivkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle is keen to just control but Ivkov is a slippery customer.
Ivkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickle prevents Ivkov from improving his position.#SUB#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
Nickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses
and Nickle counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickle shoots for a takedown but Ivkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ivkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ivkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickle blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov throws a series of strikes that have Nickle backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle has a takedown stuffed.
Ivkov throws a nice looking combination but Nickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Nickle scores with a jab to the head.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aleksandar Ivkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivkov throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ivkov!
Sloppy strikes there by Nickle.#SUB#
Nickle is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ivkov is trying to escape and Nickle transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ivkov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nickle! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle 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: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Demenok cracks Ivkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Ivkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIvkov.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivkov.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivkov under the eye.
Ivkov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivkov.#CUT2#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Ivkov throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Ivkov throws a nice head kick!
Ivkov misses with a double jab.
Demenok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ivkov tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok thumps Ivkov with a low kick.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ivkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivkov.#T1#
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Ivkov 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.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Ivkov walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.
Ivkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut
and Ivkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok slips under a jab from Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ivkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick.
Demenok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Ivkov misses with a straight right.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #CL#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Ivkov tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demenok tries to pull guard but Ivkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivkov looking to throw knees to the head but Demenok is blocking nicely.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Demenok manages to pull guard.
Demenok has Ivkov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Demenok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Demenok is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ivkov wanted to stand there but Demenok had control of the position.
Ivkov won't allow Demenok to sweep him here. #SUB#
Demenok looking for a guillotine here but Ivkov defends easily. #SUB#
Demenok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ivkov rolls with it to try and escape but Demenok cranks on the arm and Ivkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rukter Demenok!
A victorious Rukter Demenok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ivkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega misses with the body kick
and Ivkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Ivkov throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Ivkov misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Ivkov's leg. Ivkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Ivkov takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega throws a leg kick that misses.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Ivkov sees coming a mile off.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Ivkov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivkov on the side of the head.
Ivkov looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Ivkov moved out of range nicely.
Ivkov connects with a body shot.
Ivkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega. #T2#
Noriega scores with a one two! Ivkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Ivkov connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ivkov will feel that in the morning.
Ivkov misses the shot to the body.
Ivkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noriega rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ivkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range. #T3#
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivkov misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Ivkov down.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Ivkov avoids it.
Ivkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ivkov gets in close and tags Noriega with a short punch that almost sends Noriega to the mat! Oh Noriega is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ivkov, trying to create some distance but Ivkov rushes him, striking wildly and Noriega goes down! The referee tackles Ivkov into the cage to end the fight! Ivkov is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Bonanza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonanza.#CUT#It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Ivkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Bonanza takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivkov connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ivkov swings widly with a right hand
letting Bonanza counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
Ivkov keeps Bonanza at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonanza ducks under a wild hook from Ivkov.
Ivkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonanza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Ivkov avoids it with no problem.
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Ivkov.
Bonanza walks into a stiff left hand from Ivkov.
Ivkov connects with a jab.#T2#
Bonanza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivkov lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Ivkov misses
and Bonanza counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Bonanza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ivkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Ivkov. #T3#
Ivkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ivkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ivkov lands with a kick to the temple. Bonanza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#That has opened up Benson Bonanza's cut even more.
Ivkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Bonanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonanza also avoids with ease.
Bonanza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivkov with a body shot.
Ivkov throws a one two combo. #T4#
Bonanza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
Ivkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Ivkov cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ivkov lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back.
Bonanza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivkov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ivkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivkov misses with a hook
letting Bonanza counter with a right hand.
Ivkov throws a hook but Bonanza avoids it easily.
Ivkov lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonanza takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov scores with the left hand. Bonanza knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Ivkov throws a head kick that Bonanza semi-blocks.
Ivkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ivkov catches Bonanza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Benson Bonanza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ivkov pounces like a tiger and cracks Bonanza with a vicious hook! Bonanza is down but not out! Ivkov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Ivkov connects with a high kick.
Ivkov lands with a cross.
Ivkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masters back to the cage. Ivkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Masters is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Millard Masters has been cut.
Ivkov misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivkov won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Masters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ivkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Masters tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ivkov's legs.
Ivkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters takes a little break here. Ivkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Masters tries for a kimura but Ivkov is defending well.
Ivkov being controlled for a moment.
Ivkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masters on the ground.#SUB2#
Masters has hold of Ivkov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ivkov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Masters cranks the arm and Ivkov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ivkov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Millard Masters!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Millard Masters waved his t-shirt featuring Action Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights looks to land a left hand but Ivkov moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a lazy right hand but Knights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivkov misses with the combination.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Knights. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Ivkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov throws a shot from downtown. Knights moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Knights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knights.
Knights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ivkov counter with a right hand.
Knights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knights throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivkov counters with a series of strikes. Knights will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knights takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knights misses the jab.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Knights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ivkov.
Ivkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knights comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Ivkov lands.
Knights moves out of range as Ivkov strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Knights misses the target.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Knights.
A jab from Knights misses.
Knights with a jab.
Knights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knights throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivkov scores with a head kick. Knights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knights. Ivkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knights throws a combination that misses
and Ivkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knights cracks Ivkov with an open hand slap.#ROC#Ivkov is rocked!#T3#
Knights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivkov.
Ivkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Knights finish him?
Knights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivkov throws a series of punches but Knights moves out of range.
Ivkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivkov misses with a left hand
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Ivkov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivkov. That snapped Knights's head back.
Ivkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Ivkov missing with a left hand there. Knights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivkov throws a body punch but Knights moves out of range.
Knights scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knights digs a good body shot into Ivkov's ribs.
Knights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
Knights throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knights moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Knights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with a looping right.#KD#
Knights cracks Ivkov with an uppercut from hell and Ivkov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Knights's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Ivkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Knights misses.
Ivkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
Knights changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights misses with a hook.
Knights cracks Ivkov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ivkov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knights pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ivkov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Ivkov scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivkov takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Ivkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ivkov blocks a head kick by Hall.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall wants to slow Ivkov down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov misses with a hook.
Hall throws a leg kick but Ivkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Ivkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Ivkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Ivkov thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Ivkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aleksandar Ivkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Ivkov misses.
Ivkov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.
Ivkov lands a two punch combo. #T2##TD#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ivkov's half guard.

Ivkov pushes Hall off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivkov misses the jab.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivkov pinned against the cage. Ivkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hall throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ivkov to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ivkov wants to stand back up but Hall manages to pass into side control.
Ivkov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hall easily slips into full mount!
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ivkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall looking to control but Ivkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ivkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ivkov is now in Hall's guard. A big mistake from Hall there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hall clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ivkov manages to break the clinch.
Ivkov scores with a hook.
Ivkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivkov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hall instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Ivkov to the mat. #SUB#
Hall pushes a forearm under Ivkov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ivkov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Lamez misses.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivkov staying out of range there.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut.
Lamez throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez lands with a cross.
Lamez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Ivkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivkov.
Lamez with a jab.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.
Ivkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lamez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivkov on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov lands with a shot to the body.
Ivkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Ivkov.
Lamez throws a jab when Ivkov was well out of range.
Lamez scores with a nice strike.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamez moves out of range as Ivkov strikes.
Ivkov slips a straight right by Lamez.
Ivkov throws a hook but Lamez avoids it easily.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Lamez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamez also avoids with ease.
Lamez throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamez is just out of range.
Ivkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamez's head.
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
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!
Ivkov slips a jab from Lamez.#T2#
Lamez throws a jab when Ivkov was well out of range.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov throws a counter combo.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivkov moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Ivkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ivkov lands a slapping body shot.
Lamez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ivkov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Ivkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez slips a straight right by Ivkov.
Lamez blocks a jab.
Ivkov slips under a jab.
Ivkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivkov scores with the left hand. Lamez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ivkov takes a swing at Lamez's ribcage but misses.
Ivkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lamez back to the cage. Ivkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Lamez is rocked!
Lamez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Lamez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Lamez misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ivkov has knocked Lamez down with a huge combo! Ivkov steps away and waves a wobbly Lamez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ivkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov tries to counter with a clinch but Lamez shakes him off and moves away.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Ivkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Ivkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lamez's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Ivkov. Those never looked like landing.
Lamez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.#T4#
Ivkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lamez seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Ivkov throws a big counter head kick but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
Ivkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivkov staying out of range there.
Ivkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamez.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivkov.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivkov.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Ivkov throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ivkov's head but Ivkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivkov lands a jab.
Ivkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamez throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivkov misses the jab.
A big left from Lamez misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lamez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lamez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Ivkov tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throwing a counter right hand but Ivkov manages to avoid it.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Ivkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Ivkov misses the shot to the body.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ivkov's head but Ivkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Ivkov blocks it.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Ivkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivkov defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Ivkov misses with a double jab. #T2#
Ivkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivkov misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivkov wants to counter the offense by Lamez and move into the clinch position.
Ivkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Ivkov ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Ivkov slips under a jab.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ivkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivkov slips a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Lamez misses with a hook.#T3#
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Ivkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Lamez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamez also avoids with ease.
Ivkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamez manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Ivkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivkov. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivkov lands the left hand.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Ivkov slips the punch.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Ivkov misses with a body shot.
Ivkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivkov misses with a looping right.
Ivkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.#T4#
Lamez takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez misses with a hook. Ivkov ducked under it nicely.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Ivkov slips a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov throws out a counter right but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
Lamez staying out of range there.
Ivkov throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ivkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Ivkov is looking for the big counter here.
Ivkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Ivkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Ivkov moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Ivkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivkov 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.
Ivkov staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksandar Ivkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ivkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Ivkov is looking for the big counter here.
Ivkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivkov works the jab nicely.
Ivkov lands with a straight right. Lamez didn't see that one coming.
Ivkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with a double jab.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
Ivkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ivkov throws a hook but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez slips under a jab from Ivkov.
Ivkov defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Ivkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamez is out of range.
Lamez is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ivkov misses.
Lamez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivkov misses with a looping left.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivkov.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ivkov slips a straight right by Lamez.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Ivkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ivkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivkov.
A little feinted left hand from Lamez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivkov missing with a left hand there. Lamez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivkov throws a body punch but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Ivkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Ivkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Ivkov cracks a nice hook into Lamez's ribs.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Lamez backs off Ivkov throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Ivkov tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivkov misses with a looping right.
Lamez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivkov.
Ivkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamez misses the jab.
Ivkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lamez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Ivkov saw that one coming.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Ivkov moved out of range.
Ivkov throws a nice looking combination but Lamez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ivkov slips under a jab.
Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Ivkov wants to counter the offense by Lamez and move into the clinch position.
Ivkov looks to land a combination but Lamez avoids it well.
Lamez throws a jab when Ivkov was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivkov! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Ivkov misses.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamez as he connects with a hook.
Ivkov ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Ivkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lamez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Ivkov's head but Ivkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Ivkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
As Lamez backs off Ivkov throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Ivkov misses its intended target.
Ivkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov slips a straight right by Lamez.

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 Scottie Lamez.
Well Ivkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: TR85
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deringer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov throws a hook but Deringer blocks it.
Deringer throws a right hand that misses
and Ivkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivkov lands with a right hand.
Ivkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Deringer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deringer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with a looping left.
Deringer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deringer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deringer.
Deringer lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Deringer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivkov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deringer lands with an overhand left.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Deringer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Deringer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deringer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Deringer is rocked!
Deringer takes a swing at Ivkov's ribcage but misses.
Deringer is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivkov finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Deringer. Ivkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deringer seems to have recovered his senses.
Deringer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Ivkov is rocked!
A jab from Ivkov misses.
Oh Ivkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivkov slips a jab from Deringer.
Deringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deringer takes one to the side of the head.
Ivkov takes one to the side of the head.
Ivkov is looking to land body kicks.
Ivkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deringer avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deringer. Ivkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deringer misses with a wild body shot.
Deringer takes a swing at Ivkov's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Deringer misses.
Deringer scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivkov should have avoided that one.
Deringer slips under a jab from Ivkov.
Deringer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deringer takes a swing at Ivkov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Deringer. That snapped Ivkov's head back.
Ivkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deringer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivkov's head backwards.
Deringer punishes Ivkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Deringer throws an off balance right hand
and Ivkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Deringer thuds a left hand into Ivkov's body.
Deringer cracks Ivkov with an open hand slap.
Deringer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deringer throws a body punch but Ivkov moves out of range.
Deringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Deringer.
Deringer misses with an uppercut
and Ivkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivkov throws a big shot that misses.
Deringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivkov moves away.
Deringer digs a good hook to Ivkov's body.
Deringer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deringer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Deringer scores with a hook to the body. Ivkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deringer scores with a shot to the body.
Deringer takes a swing at Ivkov's ribcage but misses.
As Deringer looks to move away, Ivkov throws a big counter combo but Deringer just gets out of the way.
Ivkov throws a shot from downtown. Deringer moves away and avoids it.
Deringer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivkov with a body shot.
Deringer lands a lovely overhand right.
Deringer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deringer misses the jab.
Deringer cracks Ivkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Deringer.
Deringer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivkov slips a straight right by Deringer.#CL2#
Deringer closes the distance and clinches.
Deringer lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deringer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivkov avoids the damage to the body.
Ivkov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deringer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deringer has a couple of punches blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Deringer has a couple of punches blocked by Ivkov.
Deringer throws a head punch that misses.
Ivkov lands with a left to the head.
Ivkov lands a left hand.
Deringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deringer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deringer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Deringer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deringer takes a shot to the head.
Deringer lands a shot to the body.
Deringer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivkov avoids it.
Deringer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deringer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivkov throws a head punch that misses.
Ivkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deringer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivkov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Deringer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ivkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ivkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Deringer throws a hook to the side of Ivkov's head but Ivkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deringer throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Patrick Deringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Deringer misses its intended target.
Deringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivkov loads up on a big right hand but Deringer slips the punch.
Deringer scores with a body shot.
Deringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deringer misses with an uppercut. Ivkov saw that one coming.
Deringer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Deringer forces Ivkov back against the cage and clinches.
Patrick Deringer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deringer avoiding damage as Ivkov throws knees to the body.
Deringer can't find room to land a body shot as Ivkov controls the action.
Ivkov working aggressively here. #BC#
Ivkov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Deringer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Ivkov scores with a shot to the side of Deringer's head.
Ivkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Deringer.
Deringer lands with a right to the head.
Deringer misses with a knee strike.
Deringer trying to stall but Ivkov improves his position.
Deringer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ivkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivkov. Deringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deringer lands a nice hook to Ivkov's body. Ivkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivkov with a jab.
Deringer lands with a nice body punch.
Deringer thuds a left hand into Ivkov's body.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Deringer.
Deringer throws a body shot but no joy.
Deringer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deringer misses with an uppercut.
Ivkov stuns Deringer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deringer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ivkov rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Deringer.
Ivkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Deringer manages to circle out of the way.
Deringer catches Ivkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deringer misses with a body shot.
Deringer scores with a jab. Ivkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deringer throws out the jab.
Deringer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivkov manages to avoid it.
Ivkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Deringer throws a shot from downtown. Ivkov moves away and avoids it.
Ivkov is looking to counter punch.
Deringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Deringer.
Deringer misses with a hook
letting Ivkov counter with a right hand.
Deringer misses the shot to the body.
Ivkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Ivkov misses.
Ivkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivkov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Deringer misses with a wild body shot.
Ivkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deringer's head backwards.
Deringer throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
Deringer misses with a hook. Ivkov ducked under it nicely.
Ivkov misses with a few strikes there.
Deringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deringer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.
Ivkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Deringer finds it's target.
Ivkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivkov moves away.
Deringer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deringer lands a nice hook to Ivkov's body. Ivkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivkov slips under a jab.
Ivkov misses with a head kick.
Ivkov swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Deringer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Ivkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deringer.
Deringer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivkov moves away.
Deringer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov loads up on a big right hand but Deringer slips the punch.
Deringer jabs at Ivkov's body.
The fighters circling - Deringer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deringer throws an overhand right that lands on Ivkov's shoulder, as Ivkov tries to avoid the shot.
Ivkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deringer's corner calls for a 1-2. Deringer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deringer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivkov.
Deringer misses with a hook. Ivkov ducked under it nicely.
Ivkov lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Deringer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ivkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ivkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Deringer.
Ivkov staying out of range there.
Deringer lands a slapping body shot.
Ivkov throws a jab when Deringer was well out of range.
Deringer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Deringer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deringer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Deringer misses.
Deringer lands a right hook to the body.
Deringer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deringer stuns Ivkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deringer scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivkov should have avoided that one.
Deringer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Deringer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivkov, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov. #T1#
Ivkov tries to land a knee to the head but Deringer blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deringer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deringer prevents a body shot from Ivkov.
Deringer misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ivkov.
Deringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a right to the head.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Deringer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Deringer.
Deringer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Deringer manages to break the clinch.
Aleksandar Ivkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deringer.
Ivkov defending well as Deringer loads up on a big left hand.
Ivkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deringer.
Deringer lands a nice hook to Ivkov's body. Ivkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivkov cracks Deringer with a good jab.
Deringer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivkov counters with a big right hand! Oh Deringer is in trouble here! Ivkov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Ivkov!
A victorious Aleksandar Ivkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 103 Dingo vs Feynman
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Erminus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivkov throwing a counter right hand but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.
Erminus tries for a takedown but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Erminus drives through with a takedown into Ivkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Erminus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivkov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus throws a big elbow that misses.
Erminus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivkov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ivkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erminus.
Ivkov has Erminus pulled in close to control his posture.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erminus is working Ivkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivkov is trying to control the position but Erminus postures up.
Erminus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erminus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivkov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus lands a couple of digs.
Ivkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erminus connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Ivkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Erminus landing with the ground and pound.
Erminus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Erminus stays in close to Ivkov's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Erminus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erminus happy to just control the position for now.
Ivkov is trying to control Erminus's posture but Erminus avoids it.
Erminus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ivkov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivkov is trying to escape the position but Erminus is controlling the position.
Ivkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivkov tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Erminus has hold of Ivkov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ivkov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Erminus cranks the arm and Ivkov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ivkov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jetmir Erminus!
Jetmir Erminus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov avoids the body shot from Pleateu.
Pleateu walks into a jab.
Ivkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ivkov throws a series of punches but Pleateu avoids them all with ease.
Pleateu wants to counter the offense by Ivkov and move into the clinch position.
Ivkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pleateu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Pleateu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Ivkov counters with a crisp one two that drops Pleateu! Ivkov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pleateu to his feet! Pleateu is in big trouble!#ROC#Pleateu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleateu walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Pleateu limp body while Ivkov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Ivkov!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Ivkov 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: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##KD#
HiChi drops Ivkov with a beautiful combination! Ivkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - HiChi is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ivkov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
HiChi jabs at Ivkov's body.
Ivkov is still on wobbly legs! Can HiChi finish him?
Ivkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ivkov limp body while HiChi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
A victorious Xon HiChi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 95 Hall vs Ivkov
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Ivkov checks a leg kick.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hall feints a jab promting Ivkov to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ivkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ivkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Ivkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Ivkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Ivkov managing to block the knees to the body from Hall. #BC2#
Ivkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivkov misses with a combination #TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Ivkov defends the submission attempt.
Ivkov wants to get back to full guard but Hall has passed into side control.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivkov, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Hall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ivkov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ivkov moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ivkov.
Wargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov scores with a shot to the side of Wargas's head.
Wargas wants a takedown.
Wargas is trying to stall.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov gets through Wargas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivkov digs a right hand into Wargas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wargas's gas tank.
Ivkov looking to throw knees to the head but Wargas is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivkov.
Ivkov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ivkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Wargas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivkov finish him?
Ivkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wargas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivkov smiles and moves away.
Crack! Ivkov connects with the perfect overhand right and Wargas falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ivkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Ivkov!
Our winner, Aleksandar Ivkov, 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: VFC 78 Thibs vs Montgomery
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ivkov throws the kick towards the body but Huust avoids it.
Huust shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivkov but Ivkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ivkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Huust. Huust gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ivkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov misses with a wild body shot.
Ivkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huust.
Ivkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ivkov has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Huust.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huust misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov landing knees to the head.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivkov's elbow.
Huust throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Huust is leaning against Ivkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Huust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huust is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huust tries to break the clinch but Ivkov is controlling the position.
Huust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov pushes Huust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huust avoids it.
Ivkov misses with the head strike.
Ivkov can't find room to land a body shot as Huust controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Huust fails to land.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Ivkov blocks a body shot from Huust.
Ivkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huust.
A short right from Ivkov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huust tries to break free but Ivkov pushes him back against the cage.
Ivkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Huust avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Huust.
Ivkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huust blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov pushes Huust back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Ivkov lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huust.
Huust throws a head punch that misses.
Huust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huust managing to block the knees to the body from Ivkov.
Ivkov can't find room to land a body shot as Huust controls the action.
Huust tries to work over Ivkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivkov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivkov.
Huust lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
Huust throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Huust has a couple of punches blocked by Ivkov.
Huust avoiding damage as Ivkov throws knees to the body.
Ivkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huust or not.
Huust lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivkov or not.
Huust swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ivkov. #T3#
Huust managing to block the knees to the body from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huust.
Huust misses with a punch to the body.
Huust avoiding damage as Ivkov throws knees to the body.
Ivkov tries to land a knee to the head but Huust blocks with his arms.
Huust blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Ivkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivkov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Huust manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Ivkov does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huust.
Aleksandar Ivkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Huust.
Ivkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huust tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ivkov defends well and Huust ends up having to push Ivkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Ivkov throws a lazy head kick
and Huust counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivkov scores with a nice body kick.
Huust closes the distance and clinches up with Ivkov, looking for a takedown. Huust pushes Ivkov against the cage but Ivkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivkov throws the left hand but Huust avoids the punch easily.
Ivkov misses with a wild combination.
Huust feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Huust.
Huust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Huust shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivkov's guard.
Huust controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huust preventing the sweep.
Ivkov keeping full guard, as Huust tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Huust moves away from the strike by Ivkov.
Huust moves out of range as Ivkov throws a body kick.
Huust blocks a jab.
Huust staying out of range there.
Ivkov swinging wildly here.
Ivkov lands a jab to the nose.
Ivkov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivkov throws a head kick but Huust moves out of range. #CL#
Ivkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huust, pushing him back against the cage.
Huust wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivkov lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huust can do to turn this around?
Ivkov misses with some punches.
Ivkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivkov.
Huust misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Huust.
Ivkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Huust. #T1#
Huust blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Huust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivkov can't find room to land a body shot as Huust controls the action.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Huust.
Ivkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Huust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivkov blocks a body shot from Huust.
Huust throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Huust.
Huust pushes Ivkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huust has a couple of punches blocked by Ivkov. #T2#
Huust misses with a body punch.
Ivkov tries to work over Huust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Huust wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huust is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huust lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Huust lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
Ivkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivkov tries to work over Huust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huust.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Huust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivkov.#T3#
Ivkov leaves Huust with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Ivkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivkov moves in looking to clinch but Huust pushes him off.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Huust.
Aleksandar Ivkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huust keeps the fight on the outside.
Aleksandar Ivkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivkov misses with a body kick.
Huust only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Huust closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivkov did well to prevent Huust getting side control.
Huust controlling the pace.
Ivkov won't allow Huust to pass to mount.
Huust works his way into side control.
Ivkov wants to control but Huust postures up.#T4#
Ivkov is trying to escape the position but Huust is controlling the position.
Ivkov tries to buck Huust off but Huust is having none of it.#SUB2#
Huust tries for a kimura but Ivkov is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Huust has hold of Ivkov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ivkov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Huust cranks the arm and Ivkov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ivkov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reico Huust!

Event: VFC 70 Thibs vs Dinklage
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Balasco throws a front kick aimed at Ivkov's knee but Ivkov avoids it well. #CL#
Ivkov moves into the clinch.
Balasco working aggressively here.
Balasco tries to circle away but Ivkov has him pinned against the cage.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ivkov.
Balasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balasco misses with some punches.
Balasco lands a nice uppercut.
Ivkov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balasco misses with some punches.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balasco.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov blocking some punches.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balasco tries to break the clinch but Ivkov is controlling the position.
Balasco blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Balasco misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivkov lands with a right to the head.
Ivkov scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ivkov managing to block the knees to the body from Balasco.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
A right hand to the body from Balasco.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ivkov.
Balasco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivkovs head.
Ivkov misses with a body punch.
Balasco misses with the head strike.
Balasco has a couple of punches blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Ivkov on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov throws a head punch that misses.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balasco.
Ivkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov pushes Balasco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balasco looks winded!
Ivkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Balasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ivkov.
Ivkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Ivkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Ivkov.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balasco.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Balasco is rocked!
Balasco tries to work over Ivkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balasco is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivkov finish him?
Still in the clinch, Ivkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
Balasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Ivkov.
Balasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivkov throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Balasco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivkov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balasco.
Balasco seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Balasco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivkov works on Balasco's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivkov scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivkov working Balasco over with knees to the body.
Ivkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balasco misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivkov.
Balasco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivkov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivkov.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivkov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Balasco with a big uppercut! Balasco tries to clinch up but Ivkov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Balasco to the mat! Balasco covers up and Ivkov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 61 Ramos vs Lorentz
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Houle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivkov misses with the head strike.
Ivkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Houle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Houle lands a left hand.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Houle.
Houle lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivkov controls his hands.
Houle blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Houle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Ivkov is rocked!
Houle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Ivkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivkov blocks an uppercut.
Houle blocking some punches.
Houle can't find room to land a body shot as Ivkov controls the action.
Houle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Houle lands a shoulder strike.
Houle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ivkov with a big uppercut! Ivkov tries to clinch up but Houle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ivkov to the mat! Ivkov covers up and Houle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marie Pier Houle!

Event: TRIUMPH 13: Battles of Blood
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lorentz counters with a solid body kick.
Ivkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lorentz eats them both and turns towards Ivkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Hendrik Lorentz has been cut.
Lorentz misses with a straight left.
Ivkov lands with a shot to the body.
Lorentz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lorentz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lorentz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov misses with a body kick.
Lorentz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Lorentz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lorentz also avoids with ease.
Lorentz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorentz misses with a head kick.
Ivkov throws a sloppy head kick and Lorentz moves out of range easily.
Ivkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivkov as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Ivkov throws out a head kick that Lorentz doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Lorentz crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Lorentz's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Ivkov throws a hook but Lorentz avoids it easily.#T1#
Ivkov throws a looping overhand right but Lorentz ducks down to avoid it.
Lorentz throws a head kick that misses.
Ivkov misses with a combination
and Lorentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivkov throws a right hand that Lorentz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lorentz also avoids with ease.
Lorentz blocks a head kick by Ivkov.
A combination from Ivkov does no damage.
A head kick by Ivkov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivkov with a hook.
Ivkov missing with a left hand there. Lorentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Ivkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lorentz. That one must have hurt.
Ivkov misses the body punch
and Lorentz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ivkov's knee momentarily.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lorentz avoids the head kick by Ivkov.
It looked like Lorentz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Lorentz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivkov lands a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Ivkov.
Ivkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorentz moves away.
Ivkov throws a sloppy head kick and Lorentz moves out of range easily.
Lorentz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov misses with the body kick
and Lorentz counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
Lorentz throws a leg kick which misses Ivkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivkov tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Ivkov misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lorentz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov misses with a combination
and Lorentz counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ivkov is rocked!
Lorentz connects with a quick right hand that sends Ivkov tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hendrik Lorentz!
Hendrik Lorentz retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hendrik Lorentz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TRIUMPH 12: Flying Mouthpieces
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Montgomet has managed to clinch.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomet misses with some punches.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montgomet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivkov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ivkov on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivkov.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomet misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montgomet can't find room to land a body shot as Ivkov controls the action.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivkov or not.
Montgomet lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomet lands with a left to the head.
Montgomet trying to land knees to the body.
Montgomet misses with a body punch.
Montgomet blocking some punches.
Montgomet struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivkov controls his hands. #T1#
Montgomet prevents a body shot from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands an uppercut.
Montgomet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montgomet blocks an uppercut.
Montgomet misses with the head strike.
Montgomet is trying to stall.
Montgomet struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivkov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomet.
Ivkov is working Montgomet over against the ropes.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivkov.
A right hand to the body from Montgomet.
Ivkov misses with an elbow strike.
Ivkov misses with a body punch.
Montgomet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montgomet misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Montgomet is looking to control Ivkov's arms but Ivkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montgomet has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Montgomet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomet.
Montgomet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivkov.
Montgomet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomet tries to work over Ivkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivkov lands a left hand.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Montgomet misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Montgomet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montgomet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov misses with a body punch.
Montgomet has a couple of punches blocked by Ivkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montgomet can't find room to land a body shot as Ivkov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Montgomet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montgomet lands a body shot.
Montgomet trying to land knees to the body.
Ivkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corderron Montgomet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ivkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ivkov scores with a shot to the body.
Montgomet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montgomet takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Montgomet is rocked!
Ivkov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Montgomet out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Ivkov!
After winning the bout, Aleksandar Ivkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TRIUMPH 8: Ivkov vs. Lorentz
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov tries to clinch up
and Lorentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Ivkov darts in and clinches Lorentz up against the ropes.#BC2#
Lorentz manages to break the clinch.
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
Lorentz throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivkov counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Ivkov pushes Lorentz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivkov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
Ivkov dodges an elbow strike from Lorentz.
Lorentz working aggressively here.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov misses with a punch to the body.
Lorentz lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lorentz.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov is looking to control Lorentz's arms but Lorentz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivkov has his back to the ropes.
Lorentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Lorentz breaks the clinch.
Lorentz throws a hook but Ivkov blocks it.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ivkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Ivkov breaks from the clinch.
Lorentz's coach down at Monkey Magic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lorentz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lorentz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorentz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lorentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lorentz throws out a counter right but Ivkov avoids it with no problem.
Ivkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lorentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Ivkov clinches up with Lorentz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lorentz lands a right hand.
Ivkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lorentz backwards.
Ivkov lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Ivkov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ivkov closes the distance and pushes Lorentz back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lorentz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivkov wants to stall. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lorentz.
Ivkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lorentz pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ivkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lorentz backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivkov.
Lorentz misses with an elbow over the top.
Lorentz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Lorentz breaks the clinch.
Lorentz stuns Ivkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lorentz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ivkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Ivkov closes the distance and pushes Lorentz back into the ropes.
Lorentz lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorentz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ivkov breaks from the clinch.
Ivkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lorentz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivkov wants to clinch
and Lorentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hendrik Lorentz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ivkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ivkov rushes Lorentz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lorentz lands with a short shot to the head.
Lorentz scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Ivkov is rocked!
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Ivkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorentz misses with an elbow over the top.
Lorentz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
Lorentz digs a right hand underneath Ivkov's ribcage. Ivkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lorentz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lorentz misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Ivkov.
Ivkov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorentz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lorentz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Lorentz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivkov scores with a shot to the side of Lorentz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Ivkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lorentz throws a wild body kick that Ivkov sees coming a mile off.
Lorentz jabs Ivkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorentz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivkov working aggressively here. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorentz.
Lorentz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivkov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivkov. #BC#
Ivkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lorentz circles away.
Ivkov is looking to clinch.
Lorentz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lorentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivkov in his tracks.
Ivkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lorentz counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Lorentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivkov tries to clinch but Lorentz is having none of it.
Lorentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lorentz.
Ivkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lorentz circles away.
Ivkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lorentz circles away.
Ivkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Lorentz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivkov is looking to clinch.
Lorentz cracks Ivkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ivkov wants to clinch but Lorentz slips to the side
and Lorentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov tries to clinch there but Lorentz circles away.
Lorentz keeps the fight on the outside.
Lorentz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ivkov tries to clinch there but Lorentz circles away.
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lorentz! But no joy.
Ivkov tries to clinch but Lorentz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Lorentz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ivkov's cut.
That's time! Ivkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A jab from Lorentz misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivkov tries to clinch but Lorentz moves out of range.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorentz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lorentz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ivkov counter with a right hand.
Lorentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivkov tries to clinch but Lorentz moves out of range.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorentz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
Ivkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lorentz misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Ivkov is looking to clinch.
Lorentz throws the left hand but Ivkov avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lorentz scores with a nice right hand.
Ivkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lorentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorentz scores with a jab. Ivkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivkov is looking to clinch.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lorentz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivkov tries to clinch there but Lorentz circles away.
It seemed like Lorentz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivkov tries to clinch but Lorentz is having none of it.
Ivkov wants to clinch
and Lorentz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ivkov tries to clinch up.#T2#
Ivkov tries to clinch but Lorentz is having none of it.
Lorentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ivkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lorentz.
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
Lorentz wants to clinch.
Ivkov is looking to counter punch.
Lorentz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Ivkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Lorentz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivkov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorentz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivkov tries to work over Lorentz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aleksandar Ivkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivkov blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Lorentz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ivkov'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#
Ivkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorentz. #CL#
Ivkov gets a clinch.
Lorentz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lorentz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ivkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lorentz looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Ivkov moves to clinch but Lorentz breaks away
and Lorentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendrik Lorentz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorentz digs a good body shot into Ivkov's ribs.
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ivkov has Lorentz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lorentz blocking some punches.
Ivkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Lorentz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lorentz tries to throw a body punch but Ivkov avoids it by throwing Lorentz back against the ropes.
Lorentz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lorentz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lorentz.
A nice left hand lands by Lorentz.
Ivkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Lorentz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorentz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lorentz misses with a hook.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorentz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lorentz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivkov wants to clinch.
Lorentz just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
The fighters circling - Lorentz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorentz keeps the fight on the outside.
Lorentz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lorentz.
Ivkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lorentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivkov wants to clinch up but Lorentz keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorentz keeps the fight on the outside.
Lorentz misses with a hook. Ivkov ducked under it nicely.
Lorentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Lorentz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ivkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Ivkov tries to clinch up but Lorentz circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksandar Ivkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorentz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lorentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivkov moves out of range as Lorentz strikes.
Ivkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lorentz finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivkov's head. #CL#
Ivkov has managed to clinch.
Lorentz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorentz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivkov.
Lorentz prevents a body shot from Ivkov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ivkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivkov is trying to force a seperation but Lorentz has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Ivkov. #T1#
Ivkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lorentz prevents Ivkov from breaking the clinch.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lorentz misses with an elbow strike.
Lorentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivkov is trying to force a seperation but Lorentz has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Lorentz.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ivkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lorentz throws a head punch that misses.
Lorentz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lorentz blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ivkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lorentz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lorentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ivkov wants to clinch.#T2#
Lorentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorentz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivkov throws a right hand that misses
and Lorentz counters with a nice body kick.
Ivkov moves in looking to clinch but Lorentz pushes him off.
Ivkov wants to clinch.
Lorentz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lorentz circles away.
Jab, jab by Lorentz - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorentz keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Ivkov finds it's way through Lorentz's defenses.
Lorentz moves forwards but Ivkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ivkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendrik Lorentz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivkov tries to clinch up
and Lorentz counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Lorentz!
Hendrik Lorentz is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Hendrik Lorentz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TRIUMPH 6: Ivkov vs. Lincoln
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Abe Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivkov wants to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a left and a right that stings Ivkov.
Ivkov moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.#CL#
Ivkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincoln lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ivkov fails to land.
Ivkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Lincoln being controlled against the ropes.
Lincoln is trying to push Ivkov away but Ivkov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lincoln takes a shot to the head.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Lincoln is trying to stall.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lincoln as Ivkov tries to tie him up.
Lincoln is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ivkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lincolns head.
Lincoln tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivkov avoids it.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with the head strike.
Lincoln blocking some punches.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov stalling in the clinch but Lincoln improves position.
Ivkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lincoln up against the ropes.
Lincoln trying to stall but Ivkov improves his position.
Lincoln looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincoln's coach down at Monkey Magic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lincoln's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lincoln is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln. #T2#
Lincoln tries to stall but Ivkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lincoln throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincoln.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincoln with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincoln misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln.
Ivkov looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Lincoln's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ivkov.
Lincoln tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivkov.
Lincoln is trying to break free.
Lincoln lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lincoln.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Ivkov moves out of range.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Ivkov has managed to clinch.
Ivkov has Lincoln pressed against the ropes, preventing Lincoln from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincoln can do to turn this around?
Lincoln wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivkov lands an uppercut.
Lincoln looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Lincoln is trying to break free.
Ivkov blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aleksandar Ivkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Lincoln is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivkov has double underhooks.
Ivkov lands a shot to the body.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Lincoln can't find room to land a body shot as Ivkov controls the action.
Lincoln throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lincoln wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivkov has him pressed against the ropes.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Lincoln blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln lands a shoulder strike.
Ivkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivkov misses with a body punch.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lincoln lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Ivkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Ivkov avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the ropes.
Lincoln working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivkov tries to work over Lincoln's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lincoln lands a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ivkov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ivkov scores with a hook to the body.
Ivkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ivkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov scores with a shot to the side of Lincoln's head.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov is pushing Lincoln up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Ivkov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivkov pushes Lincoln back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Ivkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivkov keeps control of Lincoln as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Lincoln lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
Lincoln tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivkov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ivkov.
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!
Ivkov prevents a body shot from Lincoln.
Ivkov lands with a left to the head.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov stalling in the clinch but Lincoln improves position. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivkov as Lincoln tries to tie him up.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Lincoln misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lincoln's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Ivkov pushes Lincoln back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lincoln takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivkov lands an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Ivkov.
Lincoln misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov just leaning against Lincoln, taking a breather.
Ivkov tries to work over Lincoln's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ivkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ivkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lincoln.
Ivkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincoln.
Ivkov is pushing Lincoln up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lincoln pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivkov keeps control of Lincoln as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivkov prevents a body shot from Lincoln.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ivkov tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Lincoln misses with a looping right.#CL#
Ivkov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov trying to control the position but instead, Lincoln has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivkov into the ropes.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Ivkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincoln with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincoln tries to land a knee to the head but Ivkov blocks with his arms.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Ivkov.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
Ivkov stalls.
A shot in the inside from Ivkov.
Lincoln misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Ivkov is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ivkov presses Lincoln against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lincoln is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivkov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Lincoln lands with a left to the head.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov prevents Lincoln from breaking the clinch.
Lincoln blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivkov's elbow.
Ivkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lincoln or not.
Ivkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lincoln is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivkov has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ivkov - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln. #T2#
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Ivkov has Lincoln pressed against the ropes, preventing Lincoln from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivkov is trying to stall.
Ivkov wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ivkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lincoln.
Ivkov prevents Lincoln from breaking the clinch.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lincoln working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ivkov digs a right hand underneath Lincoln's ribcage. Lincoln let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivkov works on Lincoln's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivkov effectively controlling the action here.
Ivkov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov had his way with Abe Lincoln in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ivkov with a nice cross.
Abe Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Ivkov takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Ivkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivkov blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivkov.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Ivkov blocks a body shot from Lincoln.
Ivkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Lincoln's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lincoln is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln takes a shot to the head.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Ivkov avoids the elbow strike from Lincoln, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivkov.
A short body shot lands from Ivkov as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln takes a shot to the head.
Ivkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivkov.
Ivkov is working Lincoln over against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Ivkov.
Ivkov works on Lincoln's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivkov stalling against the ropes.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivkov scores with a shot to the side of Lincoln's head.
Ivkov gets through Lincoln's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ivkov is looking to control Lincoln's arms but Lincoln gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivkov has his back to the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov. #ROC#Lincoln is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lincoln is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivkov finish him?#T2#
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lincoln just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ivkov's brow.
Lincoln seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincoln.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Ivkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivkov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Aleksandar Ivkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abe Lincoln was interviewed post fight and said 'Look, you know that bastard cheated, no way clean and without the refs help. Did you see him hanging on the ropes and hugging me? '.

Event: TRIUMPH 3: Carnage
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aleksandar Ivkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleateu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivkov.#CL#
Ivkov clinches up against the ropes.
Ivkov prevents Pleateu from breaking the clinch.
Pleateu is trying to force a seperation but Ivkov has the dominant position.
Ivkov has Pleateu pushed against the ropes.
Ivkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pleateu's efforts to push away.
Ivkov tries to throw a body punch but Pleateu avoids it by throwing Ivkov back against the ropes.
Pleateu pushes Ivkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pleateu blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pleateu is trying to break the clinch but Ivkov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivkov lands an uppercut.
Ivkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Pleateu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pleateu lands a nice uppercut.
Pleateu lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Pleateu tries to circle away but Ivkov has him pinned against the ropes.
Ivkov is trying to stall.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov lands with a right to the head.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ivkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pleateu working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Ivkov.
Pleateu misses with the head strike.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pleateu blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pleateu backwards.
Ivkov lands a shot to the body.
Pleateu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleateu is trying to break free.
Ivkov stalling in the clinch but Pleateu improves position.
Ivkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pleateus head.
Ivkov stalling.
Ivkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pleateu backwards.
Pleateu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Pleateu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pleateu.
A short right from Pleateu on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Pleateu blocking some punches.
Ivkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivkov can't find room to land a body shot as Pleateu controls the action.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike.
Pleateu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivkov digs a right hand into Pleateu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pleateu's gas tank.
Ivkov blocking some punches.
Pleateu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pleateu prevents a body shot from Ivkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleateu lands with a light punch inside.
Pleateu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivkov cracks Pleateu with a nice body shot.
Pleateu looks winded!
Pleateu misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Ivkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pleateu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pleateu throws out a counter right but Ivkov avoids it with no problem.
Pleateu needs to keep his hands up - Ivkov had a free shot at his head there.
Pleateu misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivkov wants to clinch.
Ivkov tries to clinch
and Pleateu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivkov tries to clinch but Pleateu moves out of range. #CL#
Ivkov has closed the distance and engaged Pleateu in a clinch.
Ivkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pleateu can do to turn this around?
Pleateu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pleateu fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pleateu's efforts to push away.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pleateu.
Pleateu is trying to break the clinch but Ivkov has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pleateu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pleateu gets an underhook and turns Ivkov into the ropes.
Ivkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivkov tries to throw a body punch but Pleateu avoids it by throwing Ivkov back against the ropes.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Pleateu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pleateu backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ivkov as the two fighters clinch.
Pleateu is breathing heavily.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pleateu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Ivkov scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Pleateu is rocked!
Ivkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pleateu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivkov finish him?
Ivkov cracks Pleateu with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Pleateu goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Pleateu wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aleksandar Ivkov!
An out of breath Aleksandar Ivkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TRIUMPH 1: Calaway vs. Ripper
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov takes a swing at Raughtwell's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Raughtwell gets tackled into the ropes by Ivkov. Ivkov maintains the clinch.
Raughtwell trying to control the position but instead, Ivkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raughtwell into the ropes.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov taking a breather.
Raughtwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Raughtwell controls his hands.
Ivkov misses with a body punch.
Raughtwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ivkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivkov is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Ivkov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Ivkov just leaning against Raughtwell, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ivkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivkov stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Ivkov.#CL2#
Ivkov darts in and clinches Raughtwell up against the ropes.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov lands a body shot.
Ivkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Raughtwell.
Ivkov digs a right hand underneath Raughtwell's ribcage. Raughtwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raughtwell is trying to push Ivkov away but Ivkov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ivkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivkov lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Raughtwell is rocked!
Ivkov breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Raughtwell with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Raughtwell looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Raughtwell get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aleksandar Ivkov!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Ivkov 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.

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