Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Krabutov lands a jab to Gurgel's midsection.
Gurgel throws a body punch but Krabutov moves out of range.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Krabutov there.
Krabutov slips a jab from Gurgel.
Gurgel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krabutov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gurgel shoots and misses #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a single leg into guard. Gurgel didn't expect that. #SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a triangle here but Krabutov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krabutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Krabutov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Krabutov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Krabutov scoring with punches from side control.
Krabutov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krabutov working away.
Gurgel tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.#T2#
Krabutov working the body and head with strikes.
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.
Krabutov is putting a hurting on Gurgel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gurgel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krabutov takes a little break here. Gurgel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krabutov wants to control but Gurgel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurgel tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Krabutov cracks Gurgel with a big right hand but Gurgel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gurgel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krabutov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
Krabutov trying to pass the guard but Gurgel defending well.
Krabutov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Gurgel is staying active underneath Krabutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krabutov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krabutov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gurgel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krabutov wants to free his trapped foot but Gurgel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gurgel wants to improve his position but Krabutov is controlling well.
Krabutov not doing much here. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krabutov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good shot there by Krabutov.
Gurgel takes a swing at Krabutov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gurgel misses the target.
Krabutov with the counter takedown but Gurgel avoids it easily.
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurgel.#TD2#
Krabutov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gurgel is trying to control Krabutov's posture but Krabutov avoids it.
Gurgel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krabutov off and has taken his back!
Krabutov can't escape the position.
Gurgel is not going to allow Krabutov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Gurgel controlling well, preventing Krabutov from escaping the position.
Gurgel gets his hands free as Krabutov looks to control. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gurgel tries to keep control of the position but Krabutov is staying busy.
Krabutov can't escape the position. #SUB#
Gurgel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krabutov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gurgel is hanging on to Krabutov's back as he tries to escape.
Krabutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Krabutov is still trying to improve position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gurgel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Krabutov is trying to break free. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krabutov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gurgel's guard. Nice work there by Krabutov. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine here but Krabutov defends easily. #T3#
Krabutov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krabutov trying to control but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Krabutov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aslan Krabutov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine here but Krabutov defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krabutov pushes down on Gurgel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krabutov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krabutov drops an elbow to the side of Gurgel's head.
Krabutov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krabutov is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslan Krabutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Krabutov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gurgel's guard.#SUB#
Gurgel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krabutov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gurgel.
Krabutov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krabutov scoring with punches from side control.
Krabutov lands an elbow.
Krabutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurgel keeps working.
Gurgel trying to remain calm as Krabutov controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Krabutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.
Krabutov trying to control the position but Gurgel is working away.
Gurgel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krabutov's best efforts.
Gurgel won't allow Krabutov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Krabutov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gurgel.
Krabutov is staying tight to Gurgel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Krabutov tries for a kimura but Gurgel is defending well.
Krabutov grinds an elbow into Gurgel's temple.
Gurgel is looking to regain half guard here but Krabutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Krabutov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krabutov working the head with strikes.
Krabutov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Krabutov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gurgel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krabutov's guard! Nice work there by Gurgel! #T3#
Krabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krabutov, not yet.
Gurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Krabutov is retaining full guard.
Krabutov controlling the position.#SUB2#
Krabutov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gurgel preventing the sweep.
Krabutov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gurgel's guard. #REVB#
Krabutov 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. #T4##SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gurgel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krabutov defends it easily.
Krabutov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov distracts Gurgel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Krabutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krabutov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krabutov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krabutov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Krabutov slips under a jab.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.
Krabutov with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krabutov momentarily.
Krabutov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai thows a leg kick but Krabutov checks it #TD2#
and Krabutov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chai's guard.

Chai pushes Krabutov off and gets back to his feet.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krabutov throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chai sprawls well. Chai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krabutov gets slowly back to his feet.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
Chai lands a head kick!
Chai tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!

Chai throws Krabutov to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai misses with a double jab.
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.#T2#
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Krabutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krabutov throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krabutov darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Krabutov into the cage.
Krabutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krabutov tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai lunges at Krabutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krabutov's hand.
Krabutov throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai lands a head kick!
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Krabutov slips a straight right by Chai.
Krabutov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Krabutov.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krabutov under the eye.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krabutov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Krabutov moves away and avoids it.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krabutov.
Krabutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Krabutov fails to land the takedown.
Krabutov blocks a jab.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Krabutov slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Chai. #T4#
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krabutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Nice sprawl there from Chai as Krabutov shoots in.
Chai misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a shoot takedown. Chai fights it but they end up in guard.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
Krabutov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krabutov on the ground.
Krabutov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai is wriggling around but Krabutov manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krabutov trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Krabutov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Krabutov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai tries to clinch up but Krabutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krabutov throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Krabutov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krabutov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Krabutov tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai looks to land a combination. Krabutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai lands with a cross. #T1#
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Krabutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krabutov can do to turn this around?
Krabutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Krabutov tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krabutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai catches Krabutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Krabutov moves out of range easily.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krabutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Krabutov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Krabutov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krabutov walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Krabutov's head but Krabutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Krabutov moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Krabutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai throws a hook but Krabutov blocks it.
Krabutov feints the counter takedown.
InSaen Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Krabutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Krabutov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Chai misses.
Krabutov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Chai.
And Krabutov tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Krabutov connects with a body shot.
Chai with a hook.
Chai lands with a straight right. Krabutov didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Krabutov's head.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Krabutov misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai thuds his right hand into Krabutov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krabutov.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Krabutov manages to avoid it.
Krabutov blocks a head kick by Chai.
Krabutov feints the counter takedown.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Krabutov slips under a jab from Chai.
Krabutov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Krabutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai avoids the body shot from Krabutov.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Krabutov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.#TD2#
Krabutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
InSaen Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krabutov stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krabutov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to stand up but Krabutov isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Krabutov looking to pass the guard.
Krabutov chips away with some ground and pound.
Krabutov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to stand and escape but Krabutov is having none of it.
Krabutov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krabutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krabutov content to stall in guard here.
Krabutov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai wants to stand but Krabutov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Krabutov takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Chai lunges at Krabutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krabutov's hand.
Krabutov shoots in but no luck this time.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krabutov under the eye.
Chai swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a single leg into guard. Chai didn't expect that.

Chai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krabutov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Krabutov jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chai misses with some punches.
Krabutov just leaning against Chai, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Krabutov.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Krabutov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krabutov letting Chai take a breather here.
Krabutov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Price throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Krabutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Krabutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Price scores with a body shot.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krabutov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krabutov.
Krabutov darts in looking for a takedown but Price gets double underhooks and turns Krabutov into the cage. #TD2#
Price pulls guard successfully.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Price controls Krabutov momentarily but Krabutov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price wants to sweep here but Krabutov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Krabutov throws a big right hand that misses.
Krabutov with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krabutov is aware though and is defending well.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krabutov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No luck for Krabutov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Krabutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krabutov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krabutov.
Krabutov lands with a nice body punch.
Krabutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.#TD2#
Price drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krabutov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krabutov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price has momentary wrist control but Krabutov slips an elbow through the middle.
Krabutov won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Krabutov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Price has momentary wrist control but Krabutov slips an elbow through the middle.
Krabutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Krabutov stands and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krabutov is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krabutov working the ground and pound.
Krabutov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Price tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price wants to control but Krabutov postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Price is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krabutov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krabutov moves away.
Price stuns Krabutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krabutov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Price.
Price throws out a loose jab but Krabutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Krabutov attempts a counter takedown but Price avoids it well and moves away.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Krabutov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krabutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Price napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Price is trying to control Krabutov's posture but Krabutov avoids it.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom. #T1#
Krabutov working away.
Krabutov working the ground and pound.
Krabutov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Price tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krabutov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Krabutov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Price takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Price trying to remain calm as Krabutov controls from the top position.
Price felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is looking to reverse the position.
Krabutov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Price tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position. #T2#
Krabutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
Price takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Price's face as Krabutov controls the position. #SUB#
Krabutov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Price knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krabutov trying to control the position but Price is working away. #T3#
Price tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.
Krabutov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Price sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Price controlling the position for now.
Krabutov thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Price is trying to control but Krabutov passes into side control!
Krabutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Price takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Krabutov trying to control the position but Price is working away.
Krabutov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Price down.
Price gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Price wants to control but Krabutov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krabutov not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Krabutov there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Price scores with the left hand. Krabutov knows he should have avoided that one.
Pete Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price misses with a hook.#TD#
Krabutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Krabutov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krabutov has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Price keeping moving, preventing Krabutov from controlling successfully.
Krabutov stays in close to Price's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krabutov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Price's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krabutov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krabutov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krabutov distracts Price with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krabutov stays in close to Price's body and controls the position.
Krabutov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Price has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krabutov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Price.
Aslan Krabutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krabutov lands a nice forearm strike.
Price seems a little lost for a moment, as Krabutov dominates the positioning.#T2#
Krabutov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Price to see if he's OK.
Krabutov cracks Price with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Krabutov is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Krabutov stalls from top position.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
Price is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Price tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Price can't do much from the bottom here.
Krabutov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Price's shoulder. That is not cool.
Price is trying to improve his position.
Krabutov controls the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krabutov scores with punches from side control.
Price gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Krabutov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krabutov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Krabutov throws a body punch but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming avoids the body shot from Krabutov. #TD2#
Fleming closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krabutov can't do much from the bottom here.
Fleming in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krabutov is trying to get back to half guard.
Fleming trying to control the position but Krabutov is working away.
Fleming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krabutov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krabutov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Krabutov is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Krabutov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krabutov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Krabutov's hands, connecting with Krabutov's forehead.
Krabutov is pressing down on Fleming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krabutov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Krabutov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Krabutov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Krabutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleming cracks Krabutov with a solid left hand.
Krabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krabutov, not yet. #T2#
Krabutov keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Krabutov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleming manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fleming looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleming, not yet.
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krabutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fleming wants to control from the top but Krabutov keeps moving. #T3#
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krabutov's head.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krabutov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krabutov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krabutov's head.#SUB#
Krabutov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krabutov, not yet.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Krabutov keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Krabutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control but Krabutov is working from the bottom.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krabutov looking to control.
Krabutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming stands up over Krabutov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Krabutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Krabutov closes the distance and clinches up with Fleming, looking for a takedown. Krabutov pushes Fleming against the cage but Fleming circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fleming has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krabutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleming dives in and grabs Krabutov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krabutov pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out.
Krabutov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fleming sprawls and moves away.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Fleming saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krabutov stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krabutov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Krabutov. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Aslan Krabutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming defending well as Krabutov loads up on a big left hand.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Krabutov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krabutov as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Krabutov takes a swing at Fleming's ribcage but misses.
Fleming shoots in but Krabutov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Krabutov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Fleming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krabutov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fleming is in Krabutov's guard.
Fleming throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krabutov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krabutov has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krabutov throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fleming lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Krabutov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleming defends well.#T2#
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Krabutov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Krabutov!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krabutov postures up.
Cam Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krabutov postures up in Fleming's guard and throws a big left but Fleming blocks it.
Krabutov stopping the sweep attempt from Fleming.
Fleming trying to keep a closed guard but Krabutov is proving a slippery customer.
Krabutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleming wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Krabutov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krabutov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fleming wants to control but Krabutov is keeping busy.
Krabutov wants to take a breather but Fleming is having none of it.
Krabutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleming defending well though.
Krabutov lands strikes from half guard.
Fleming works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fleming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krabutov trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Krabutov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleming manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Krabutov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleming works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Krabutov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krabutov.
Krabutov looking to pass the guard.
Krabutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Krabutov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krabutov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Krabutov feints and as Fleming raises his hands in defense, Krabutov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krabutov won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
Krabutov stands up over Fleming, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krabutov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleming manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krabutov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krabutov can't keep his opponent in guard - Fleming advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fleming seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krabutov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Fleming wants to control but Krabutov is keeping him busy.
Krabutov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pablo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fleming drops an elbow to the side of Krabutov's head.
Fleming working Krabutov over with strikes.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fleming is keen to just control but Krabutov is a slippery customer.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Krabutov is defending well.
Krabutov is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Fleming is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krabutov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fleming.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krabutov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Krabutov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Krabutov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming pushes down on Krabutov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krabutov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Krabutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krabutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Krabutov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Krabutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Krabutov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Krabutov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krabutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fleming got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krabutov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fleming has managed to get both his arms back between Krabutov's legs - danger averted.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleming pushing down on Krabutov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Krabutov is defending well.
Krabutov taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleming connects with a nice short shot to Krabutov's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.
Krabutov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Fleming working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming 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: MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krabutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krabutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos misses with a left hand #TD#
and Krabutov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Krabutov has control of the leg.
Krabutov wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krabutov wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Santos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1##SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov.
We've been hearing good reports from Krabutov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos is looking to control Krabutov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Krabutov stalling. #SUB#
Krabutov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krabutov trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Krabutov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov.
Krabutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Krabutov lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krabutov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Krabutov has control of the leg.
Santos trying to control here. #SUB#
Krabutov is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Krabutov passes to full mount!
Krabutov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krabutov with a couple of short strikes.
Krabutov throwing strikes here but Santos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Krabutov throws a wild left hand from mount and Santos manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Santos is trying to stand up here but Krabutov is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krabutov seems to be looking for submissions.
Krabutov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos avoids the body shot from Krabutov.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krabutov.
Krabutov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
Krabutov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Krabutov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krabutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Krabutov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krabutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krabutov back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Krabutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Krabutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos cracks Krabutov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krabutov throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range. #T1#
Nice body punch from Krabutov.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Krabutov feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krabutov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krabutov.
Krabutov is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krabutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Krabutov.#CL2#
Santos drives through and clinches with Krabutov against the cage.
Krabutov tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Krabutov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Krabutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Krabutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krabutov doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Santos darts in and clinches Krabutov up against the cage.
Krabutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Krabutov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Krabutov.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krabutov working hard to break the clinch.
Santos working aggressively here. #TD#
Krabutov pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Krabutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krabutov is keeping the position for now.
Krabutov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krabutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krabutov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krabutov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Krabutov throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krabutov's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVB#
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Krabutov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krabutov is one step ahead there.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Krabutov is proving a slippery customer.
Krabutov trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to keep Krabutov in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aldemir Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Krabutov pushes him off.
Krabutov feinted with a counter takedown.
Krabutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krabutov throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Krabutov should have avoided that one. #TD#
Santos tries to sprawl but Krabutov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Krabutov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Krabutov prevents Santos from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krabutov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Krabutov eventually gives up the hold.
Krabutov trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it. #T1#
Krabutov is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Krabutov seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Santos tries to roll over but Krabutov keeps him under control.
Krabutov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Krabutov 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. #SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov. #SUB#
Krabutov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krabutov lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Krabutov is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krabutov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krabutov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krabutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krabutov wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Krabutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Krabutov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Krabutov throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely. #T4#
Santos gets full guard.
Krabutov advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Krabutov stalls from top position.
Krabutov working away.
Krabutov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Santos tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
Aslan Krabutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krabutov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krabutov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAHKI 34
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Sextius throws a lazy right hand but Krabutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sextius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krabutov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown but Sextius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krabutov slips under a jab.
Krabutov staying out of range there.
Krabutov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Sextius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sextius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krabutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sextius.
Sextius misses with a straight left.
Sextius misses with a left hand #TD#
and Krabutov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sextius!
Sextius wants to control but Krabutov postures up.#SUB#
Krabutov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing good reports from Krabutov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sextius tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Krabutov tries for a kimura but Sextius is defending well.
Krabutov is looking to take a break and control but Sextius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sextius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sextius is looking to take a break and control but Krabutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krabutov won't allow Sextius to pass to mount. #SUB#
Krabutov looking for submissions off his back.
Krabutov trying to control here.
Sextius prevents Krabutov from improving his position.
Sextius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krabutov tries to get to full guard but Sextius has control of the leg.
Sextius wants to take a breather but Krabutov is having none of it. #T2#
Sextius slows the pace down in half guard.
Krabutov is pressing down on Sextius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krabutov is trying to control the position but Sextius postures up. #SUB#
Krabutov has his foot on Sextius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sextius works his way back into a safe position though.
Sextius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sextius trying to control but Krabutov is working from the bottom.
Krabutov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sextius sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krabutov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krabutov is working hard here to advance position.
Krabutov keeping moving, preventing Sextius from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A slow jab from Sextius misses its intended target.
Sextius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sextius throws the left hand but Krabutov avoids the punch easily.
Toutius Sextius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sextius lands the left hand.
Sextius misses with a right hand #TD#
and Krabutov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sextius trying to hold on to Krabutov's head to control him but Krabutov postures up. #SUB#
Krabutov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sextius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Sextius is working from the bottom.
Sextius wants to get back to full guard.
Sextius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krabutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sextius is retaining full guard.
Sextius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krabutov.
Sextius keeping moving, preventing Krabutov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Krabutov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sextius is keeping the position for now.
Sextius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krabutov is one step ahead there.
Sextius is pulling down on Krabutov's head to control his posture.
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Sextius keeps moving.
Sextius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sextius, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sextius is keeping the position for now.
Sextius has his hands on Krabutov's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aslan Krabutov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sextius tests Krabutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Sextius swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Krabutov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sextius!
Sextius can't do much from the bottom here.
Sextius is not content to let Krabutov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sextius struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov gets to mount! Sextius was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krabutov wants to control the pace but Sextius is squirming around nicely.
Sextius really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Sextius tries to hold on but Krabutov postures up.
Sextius is squirming around, avoiding Krabutov's attempts to control the action.
Krabutov controlling from the full mount.
Sextius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krabutov trying to control but Sextius is having none of it.
Krabutov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sextius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sextius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sextius is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Krabutov has hold of Sextius's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sextius manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Sextius doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Krabutov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sextius wants to control but Krabutov is having none of it.#SUB#
Krabutov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sextius to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sextius shrugs it off.
Krabutov avoids the attempt from Sextius to control.
Sextius really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Krabutov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sextius is surviving well by controlling Krabutov's body position as best he can.
Aslan Krabutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Krabutov content just to control the position here.
Krabutov trying to control but Sextius is having none of it.
Krabutov avoids the attempt from Sextius to control.#SUB#
Krabutov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sextius is trying desperately to improve position.
Krabutov looking to finish with strikes here!
Sextius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sextius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sextius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Krabutov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sextius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Krabutov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sextius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Krabutov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sextius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sextius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Krabutov working for a triangle but Sextius defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sextius content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Sextius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krabutov. Krabutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sextius looks to land a right hand but Krabutov moved out of range.
Sextius lands an overhand right.
Sextius stuns Krabutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sextius with a hook.
Krabutov scores with a shot to the body.
Sextius 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius misses with a looping right.#TD#
Krabutov feints and as Sextius raises his hands in defense, Krabutov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sextius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sextius 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.#T1#
Krabutov controlling from the top position.
Sextius keeping full guard, as Krabutov tries to pass.
Sextius working a defensive guard here.
Sextius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sextius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sextius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Krabutov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sextius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sextius trying to control but Krabutov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krabutov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sextius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sextius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sextius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krabutov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Krabutov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sextius is keeping the position for now.
Sextius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krabutov controls the pace.
Krabutov stopping the sweep attempt from Sextius.
Krabutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sextius is retaining full guard.
Sextius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sextius is still trying to improve position.
Krabutov being controlled here momentarily.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sextius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sextius holds on and takes a little breather.
Sextius looking to control.
Sextius keeping moving, preventing Krabutov from controlling successfully.
Sextius pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
Krabutov stopping the sweep attempt from Sextius.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sextius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krabutov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sextius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sextius misses with an uppercut.
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sextius.
Sextius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krabutov.
Sextius throws a shot to the body.
Toutius Sextius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krabutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sextius.
Toutius Sextius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sextius misses the jab.
Krabutov attempts a counter takedown but Sextius avoids it well and moves away.
Krabutov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krabutov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Sextius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Toutius Sextius just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov'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.#R4#
Sextius digs a good hook to Krabutov's body.
Sextius lands a really nice looking cross but Krabutov seems unphased.
Sextius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krabutov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sextius moves out of range of the body kick.
Sextius connects with a crisp jab.
Krabutov throws a shot from downtown. Sextius moves away and avoids it.
Sextius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krabutov tries to counter with a takedown but Sextius is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Sextius drops Krabutov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Krabutov looks back up at him and smiles so Sextius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Krabutov is rocked!
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!
Are you kidding me?! Sextius ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Krabutov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toutius Sextius!
After winning the bout, Toutius Sextius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Krabutov lands with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Krabutov shrugs it off though. #TD#
Krabutov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Krabutov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov.
Krabutov is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Krabutov. #SUB#
Krabutov seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Krabutov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Krabutov wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Krabutov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krabutov. #SUB#
Krabutov wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krabutov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslan Krabutov!
A victorious Aslan Krabutov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 29:Night Champions 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Krabutov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krabutov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Krabutov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Krabutov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khamag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krabutov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Krabutov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khamag has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Krabutov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khamag defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Krabutov seems content to control.
Krabutov uses his free foot to push down on Khamag's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khamag.
Krabutov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Krabutov looking to secure an arm triangle but Khamag defends it well.
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!#SUB#
Krabutov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Khamag has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Krabutov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Khamag has his hands clasped together but Krabutov breaks the hold and Khamag is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Krabutov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslan Krabutov!
Aslan Krabutov retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Krabutov.#CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Fleming checks a leg kick. #TD#
Fleming closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krabutov did well to prevent Fleming getting side control.#SUB2#
Krabutov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krabutov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleming connects with a nice short shot to Krabutov's temple. #SUB2#
Krabutov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fleming is tapping! Great win for Krabutov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aslan Krabutov!
Aslan Krabutov is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Krabutov is avoiding it.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Krabutov circles away.
Krabutov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeulen defends well and Krabutov ends up having to push Vermeulen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Krabutov moves away #TD2#
and Krabutov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vermeulen's guard.
Krabutov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krabutov moves into full mount! Vermeulen won't be happy about that!
Krabutov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Krabutov wants to finish this one by submission but Vermeulen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krabutov. #SUB2#
Krabutov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Krabutov looking for a guillotine from mount but Vermeulen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Krabutov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Krabutov but it's paid off an Vermeulen is forced to tap! Nice work by Krabutov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslan Krabutov!

Event: HFC12:Khamaev vs Hattori
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson .
Krabutov has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krabutov shoots in and drives through. Andersson sprawls well.
Andersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abraham Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov shoots in for a double leg but Andersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Krabutov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Andersson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krabutov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Andersson is trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krabutov's best efforts.
Krabutov wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Krabutov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Krabutov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Krabutov eventually gives up the hold.
Andersson controlling the position well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Krabutov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson is looking to escape.
Krabutov content to control rather than advance.
Andersson trying to control here. #SUB2#
Krabutov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Krabutov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Krabutov 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. #SUB2#
Krabutov seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersson is staying active underneath Krabutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Krabutov is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Krabutov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krabutov trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
Krabutov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Krabutov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES#
Andersson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krabutov with a poor takedown
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abraham Andersson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Krabutov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Andersson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Andersson misses its target.#TD2#
Krabutov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson , not yet.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Krabutov is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Krabutov is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Krabutov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Krabutov trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krabutov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andersson postures up. #SUB2#
Krabutov looking for a triangle here. Andersson is fighting it but it looks tight! Krabutov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Andersson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aslan Krabutov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Christian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krabutov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Krabutov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Christian looks calm but he's in trouble here. Krabutov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Christian is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Krabutov lets go of the hold and Christian can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslan Krabutov!

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