Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FARTMMA 93
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Khadartsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Khadartsev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khadartsev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khadartsev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khadartsev throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Nice cross by Simmons.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadartsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simmons is looking to chop away at Khadartsev's legs.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Khadartsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Simmons has been cut.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a leg kick but Khadartsev checks it.
Simmons misses with a straight left. #T1##TD#
Khadartsev dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Khadartsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Khadartsev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Simmons has his feet on Khadartsev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Simmons scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Khadartsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev moves out of range of the body kick from Simmons.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Khadartsev misses.
Nice defenses there by Simmons.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Simmons. Beautiful body shot.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khadartsev.
Khadartsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons. #T2#
Simmons misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simmons.
Khadartsev walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simmons.
We've been informed that Simmons 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.
Simmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Simmons. That snapped Khadartsev's head back.
Simmons tests Khadartsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khadartsev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khadartsev looks to land a left hand but Simmons moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Khadartsev misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khadartsev throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simmons.
Ben Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target. #TD#
Simmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khadartsev scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Simmons is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadartsev is looking for a takedown.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Khadartsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadartsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khadartsev tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Khadartsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land. #BC2#
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Simmons lands a nice hook to Khadartsev's body. Khadartsev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khadartsev.
Khadartsev moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Khadartsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simmons sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Simmons misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
and Khadartsev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khadartsev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khadartsev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Simmons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Khadartsev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Khadartsev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Simmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons tries to score with a low kick but Khadartsev moves his leg out of the way.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Khadartsev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadartsev.
Simmons feints and then cracks Khadartsev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khadartsev down.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Khadartsev ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khadartsevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Khadartsev misses.
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khadartsev momentarily.
Simmons throws the left hand but Khadartsev avoids the punch easily.
Simmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khadartsev at a distance. #TD#
Simmons tries to sprawl but Khadartsev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khadartsev prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Khadartsev in his half guard.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khadartsev.
Simmons is looking to escape.
Khadartsev trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons pushes Khadartsev off looking to stand but Khadartsev dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Khadartsev lands with a punch from half guard.
Khadartsev prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Khadartsev thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons is looking to escape.#SUB#
Khadartsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khadartsev is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khadartsev.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but Khadartsev is controlling him
Khadartsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Simmons is trying to stand. #ES2#
Simmons kicks off Khadartsev and gets to his feet.
Simmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target. #T3#
A jab from Simmons misses.
Khadartsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ben Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khadartsev throws the left hand but Simmons avoids the punch easily.
Khadartsev misses with a wild body shot.
Khadartsev blocks a jab.
Khadartsev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khadartsev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons misses with a right hand
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khadartsev throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons clobbers Khadartsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khadartsev misses the shot to the body.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Khadartsev tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Simmons throws a shot from downtown. Khadartsev moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadartsev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simmons lands with an overhand left.
Simmons digs a good hook to Khadartsev's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simmons. That's going to slow Khadartsev down.
Simmons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khadartsev.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simmons, right into the meat.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simmons cracks Khadartsev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Khadartsev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khadartsev looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Khadartsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Khadartsev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Simmons.
Khadartsev cracks Simmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khadartsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khadartsev or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
A little feinted left hand from Khadartsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Simmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadartsev is just out of range.
A big left from Khadartsev misses.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Khadartsev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khadartsev prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Khadartsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadartsev moves nicely into side control.
Simmons is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Khadartsev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khadartsev is chipping away with strikes. #ES2#
Simmons throws Khadartsev to one side and escapes!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons wants to slow Khadartsev down by chopping away at his legs.
Khadartsev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Simmons scores with a jab to the head.
Simmons cracks the inside of Khadartsev's front leg.
Simmons works the jab nicely.
Khadartsev takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Khadartsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khadartsev checks a leg kick.
Khadartsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Sasha Khadartsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons clobbers Khadartsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khadartsev throws a right hand that misses
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Simmons throws a good cross that connects.
Simmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khadartsev is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Khadartsev misses its target.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khadartsev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khadartsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simmons throws a hook but Khadartsev blocks it.
It looked like Khadartsev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Simmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Khadartsev steps away.
Khadartsev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simmons. Simmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Khadartsev drives through with a takedown into Simmons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khadartsev passes into half guard.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Simmons is trying to stand back up but Khadartsev is controlling him
Khadartsev is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sasha Khadartsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khadartsev lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Khadartsev is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khadartsev to get the leverage.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Khadartsev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Khadartsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadartsev.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khadartsev.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Khadartsev 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's the end of the fight!
Ben Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Simmons!

Event: FARTMMA 85
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Khadartsev as Panda shoots in.
Khadartsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Panda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadartsev somewhat.
Khadartsev misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Panda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good shot there by Khadartsev.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khadartsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadartsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Khadartsev is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda pulls Khadartsev in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Khadartsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khadartsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadartsev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khadartsev wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Khadartsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadartsev 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.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Khadartsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khadartsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khadartsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Khadartsev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
Khadartsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadartsev scores with a hook.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadartsev connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Khadartsev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Panda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khadartsev trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Khadartsev actively working from the bottom here.
Khadartsev moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Khadartsev pushes a forearm under Panda's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Panda is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Khadartsev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sasha Khadartsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 97
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Lentz throws a head kick that misses.
Khadartsev throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
Lentz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lentz tries a head kick but it misses.
Lentz lands with a cross.
Khadartsev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lentz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lentz scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Khadartsev misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lentz landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Lentz working aggressively here.
Khadartsev takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Khadartsev ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khadartsev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz looking to pass the guard.
Khadartsev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SU#
Lentz gets to his feet. Khadartsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lentz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khadartsev. That did some damage!
Lentz scores with a jab. Khadartsev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khadartsev blocks a low kick nicely.
Khadartsev feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lentz.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Khadartsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lentz defends it well.
Khadartsev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev jabs at Lentz's body.#CL#
Lentz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khadartsev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lentz tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Khadartsev takes a shot to the head.
Lentz with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lentz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khadartsev's face.
A head punch on the inside from Lentz fails to land.
Khadartsev lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khadartsev.
Lentz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khadartsev is defending well for now.
Khadartsev gets through Lentz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Khadartsev wants the takedown. Lentz is fighting it off but Khadartsev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lentz's guard against the ropes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khadartsev with a nice head shot there.
Khadartsev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
Lentz has momentary wrist control but Khadartsev slips an elbow through the middle.
Khadartsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Lentz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lentz tries to get out of the position.
Khadartsev controlling from the top position. #T3#
Khadartsev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lentz's head.
Khadartsev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khadartsev distracts Lentz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
My spies in Psycho’s Elites inform me that Khadartsev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lentz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khadartsev landing some decent shots from guard.
Khadartsev cracks Lentz with a solid left hand.
Lentz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khadartsev.
Lentz is looking to stand up but Khadartsev isn't so interested in that idea.
Khadartsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Lentz wants to get back to his feet but Khadartsev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lentz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khadartsev on the ground.
Lentz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Khadartsev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khadartsev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khadartsev lands a couple of digs.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khadartsev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khadartsev stands up over Lentz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khadartsev lands a couple of digs.
Khadartsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lentz's head.
Khadartsev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khadartsev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sasha Khadartsev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sasha Khadartsev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadartsev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadartsev. Lentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lentz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadartsev somewhat.
Lentz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khadartsev is defended easily by Lentz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz throws a right and a left that Khadartsev avoids nicely.
Khadartsev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khadartsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lentz moves away.
Khadartsev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Lentz misses with a looping left.
Khadartsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lentz moves away.
Lentz throws a leg kick but Khadartsev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khadartsev throws a jab when Lentz was well out of range.
Khadartsev lands with a hook. Lentz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lentz looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadartsev is just out of range.
Lentz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khadartsev clobbers Lentz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lentz stuffs the takedown attempt from Khadartsev. Khadartsev gets slowly back to his feet.
Mathiu Lentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Khadartsev.
Lentz moves in looking to clinch but Khadartsev pushes him off.#T2#
Lentz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khadartsev looks to clinch
and Lentz counters with a series of strikes. Khadartsev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khadartsev misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathiu Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadartsev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadartsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lentz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadartsev somewhat.
Lentz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lentz lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Lentz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lentz scores with a head kick. Khadartsev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lentz walks into a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev scores with a sloppy right hand. Lentz should have avoided that one.
Khadartsev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lentz is fending him off so far but Khadartsev persists. Nope, Lentz circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathiu Lentz is winning the standup battle so far.
Khadartsev avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Khadartsev avoids the head kick by Lentz.
Khadartsev throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz defending well as Khadartsev loads up on a big left hand.
Khadartsev takes one on the button.
Khadartsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lentz to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lentz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Lentz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lentz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lentz tries to close the distance and clinch but Khadartsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khadartsev cracks Lentz with a good jab.
Khadartsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathiu Lentz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Khadartsev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lentz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khadartsev under the eye.
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Khadartsev moved out of range.
Khadartsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
It looked like Lentz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khadartsev.
Lentz throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Khadartsev counters with a single leg into guard. Lentz didn't expect that.
Khadartsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
Khadartsev pushes down on Lentz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khadartsev winds up and cracks Lentz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lentz keeps working.
Khadartsev lands with a punch from half guard.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Nice strikes from Khadartsev there.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khadartsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lentz taking some punishment here, with Khadartsev in his half guard.
Sasha Khadartsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lentz is trying to stand up here but Khadartsev is controlling him well.
Khadartsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lentz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khadartsev working Lentz over with strikes.
Lentz has hold of Khadartsev's hands but Khadartsev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khadartsev lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lentz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Khadartsev jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
Sasha Khadartsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Skrap Fights 93
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khadartsev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cubbedge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Khadartsev's ribcage but misses.
Khadartsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Khadartsev counters with a shoot takedown. Cubbedge fights it but they end up in guard.
Khadartsev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Cubbedge is looking to stand up but Khadartsev isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khadartsev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Khadartsev is in close to Cubbedge 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khadartsev scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khadartsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Khadartsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Cubbedge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Cubbedge being controlled here, momentarily.
Khadartsev postures up and lands a big shot to Cubbedge 's brow.
Cubbedge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev throws a strike but Cubbedge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Khadartsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khadartsev has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khadartsev's guard.#T2#
Khadartsev is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Khadartsev's control of his arms but Khadartsev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khadartsev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Khadartsev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khadartsev controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #T3#
Khadartsev is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Khadartsev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Khadartsev actively working from the bottom here.
Khadartsev trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Khadartsev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cubbedge is staying active.
Khadartsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Khadartsev looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Khadartsev moves out of range easily.
And Khadartsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Cubbedge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadartsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Khadartsev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge is trying to stand up here but Khadartsev is controlling him well.
Khadartsev trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Khadartsev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadartsev.
The crowd cheers as Cubbedge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khadartsev doesn't seem phased though.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge punishes Khadartsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Cubbedge digs a good hook to Khadartsev's body.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Khadartsev moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Khadartsev.
Britt Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cubbedge connects with a looping right hand.
Khadartsev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadartsev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Khadartsev defending well as Cubbedge loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge . Beautiful body shot.
Khadartsev lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
Khadartsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cubbedge lands a jab to the head.
Cubbedge cracks Khadartsev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Khadartsev falls to his knees and Cubbedge doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Britt Cubbedge !

Event: Skrap Fights 87
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blazkov cracks the inside of Khadartsev's front leg.
Khadartsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazkov.
Blazkov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blazkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blazkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blazkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khadartsev momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov is looking to slow Khadartsev down with leg kicks.
Blazkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Blazkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khadartsev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blazkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Khadartsev takes a swing at Blazkov's ribcage but misses.
Khadartsev misses with a jab to the body
and Blazkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazkov looks to land a combination but Khadartsev avoids it well.
Khadartsev with the counter takedown but Blazkov avoids it easily.
Khadartsev blocks a jab.
Khadartsev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blazkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Blazkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blazkov, right into the meat. #KD#
Blazkov cracks Khadartsev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Khadartsev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blazkov finish him? #ROC#
Khadartsev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadartsev tries to get into range but Blazkov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Khadartsev! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Blazkov scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Blazkov!
An out of breath Ulysses Blazkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Skrap Fights 85
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Martynov misses.
Khadartsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Khadartsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadartsev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martynov.#CL2#
Martynov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Martynov drives through and clinches with Khadartsev against the ropes.
Khadartsev has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Khadartsev. #TD#
Khadartsev successfully pulls guard.
Martynov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khadartsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Martynov wanted to stand there but Khadartsev had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Martynov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khadartsev, up you get!
Martynov swings for the body but Khadartsev moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Martynov has Khadartsev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Khadartsev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Khadartsev jumps guard but Martynov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Khadartsev decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Martynov stands and steps away. Khadartsev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Khadartsev tries to keep at a distance but Martynov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Khadartsev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Martynov tries to stand but Khadartsev is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU2#
Martynov stands up from Khadartsev's guard - Martynov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Khadartsev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev cracks Martynov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadartsev connects with a jab.#ROC#
Martynov is rocked!#TD#
Khadartsev closes the distance looking for a takedown. Martynov stuffs it but Khadartsev still has hold of him. Khadartsev picks Martynov up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Khadartsev slams Martynov to the floor and that's really hurt Martynov - he doesn't know where he is! Khadartsev throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sasha Khadartsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 79
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khadartsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khadartsev avoids the head kick by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hjoervarsson. Khadartsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev throws a hook but Hjoervarsson avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hjoervarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khadartsev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hjoervarsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khadartsev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hjoervarsson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Hjoervarsson slips under a jab from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Khadartsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hjoervarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hjoervarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Khadartsev misses.
Hjoervarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjoervarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hjoervarsson walks into a straight right hand from Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Khadartsev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hjoervarsson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Skrap Fights 72
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazkov.
Blazkov feints and then cracks Khadartsev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khadartsev down.
Khadartsev lands a glancing blow to the side of Blazkov's head.
A big right from Khadartsev misses.
Blazkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Khadartsev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blazkov's half guard.
Khadartsev misses with a head shot. Blazkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blazkov has control of Khadartsev's left arm, preventing Khadartsev from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blazkov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Khadartsev advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Khadartsev is trying to get an arm triangle but Blazkov is defending well.
Khadartsev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blazkov's legs.
Khadartsev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Khadartsev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Khadartsev trying to control the action but Blazkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khadartsev tries for a kimura but Blazkov is defending well. #T2#
Blazkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Khadartsev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Khadartsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blazkov tries to bench press Khadartsev off him but Khadartsev keeps the position.
Blazkov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Khadartsev swings around for an armbar but Blazkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khadartsev's guard.
Blazkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blazkov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blazkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Khadartsev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blazkov off and has taken his back!
Blazkov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Khadartsev's guard. Nice work there by Blazkov.
Our spies down at at Hard Time inform us that Khadartsev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blazkov is looking to stand up but Khadartsev won't let him. #SU#
Blazkov stands and steps away. Khadartsev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blazkov jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Blazkov catches Khadartsev right on the button with a cross.
Khadartsev missing with a left hand there. Blazkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadartsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazkov.#T4#
Khadartsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blazkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blazkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Khadartsev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blazkov's half guard.
Blazkov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Khadartsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khadartsev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Khadartsev cracks Blazkov with a solid left hand.
Blazkov pulls Khadartsev in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ulysses Blazkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Khadartsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazkov.
And Khadartsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Blazkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blazkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khadartsev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut
and Blazkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blazkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khadartsev cracks Blazkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev throws a big shot that misses.
Blazkov tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Khadartsev counters with a shoot takedown. Blazkov fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Khadartsev landing some decent shots from guard.
Khadartsev throws a strike but Blazkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Khadartsev 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.
Blazkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadartsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadartsev controls Blazkov momentarily but Blazkov frees himself. #SUB2#
Khadartsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blazkov defends well.#SUB2#
Khadartsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Khadartsev being controlled here, momentarily.
Blazkov wants to stand but Khadartsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Khadartsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sasha Khadartsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadartsev keeping full guard, as Blazkov tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Khadartsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blazkov defends well.
Khadartsev keeping moving, preventing Blazkov from controlling successfully.
Khadartsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadartsev, not yet. #SUB2#
Khadartsev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Blazkov rolls with it to try and escape but Khadartsev cranks on the arm and Blazkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Khadartsev!
Sasha Khadartsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Skrap Fights 66
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Raper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Khadartsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khadartsev.
Khadartsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khadartsev wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
Khadartsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Raper has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khadartsev postures up.
Raper keeping full guard, as Khadartsev tries to pass.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Raper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khadartsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev trying to control but Raper is working from the bottom. #T1#
Khadartsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khadartsev wants to pass the guard but Raper is keeping the position.
Khadartsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khadartsev trying to control but Raper is working from the bottom.
Khadartsev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khadartsev throws a strike but Raper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Raper trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadartsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Khadartsev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khadartsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raper postures up. #SUB#
Khadartsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khadartsev is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Khadartsev wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
Khadartsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raper is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raper has his hands on Khadartsev's head, controlling the position.
Khadartsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khadartsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Raper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadartsev throws out a loose jab but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Raper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biff Raper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadartsev throws a shot from downtown. Raper moves away and avoids it.
Khadartsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadartsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadartsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadartsev throws a hook to the side of Raper's head but Raper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khadartsev tries to counter with a takedown but Raper is quick to defend against it.
Khadartsev loads up on a big right hand but Raper slips the punch.
Raper throws a big counter head kick but Khadartsev avoids it with no problem.
Khadartsev throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Khadartsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut. Raper saw that one coming.
Raper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Khadartsev gets a double leg takedown into Raper's guard.
Raper keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
Raper looking to control.
Sasha Khadartsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khadartsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raper is keeping the position for now.
Raper pulls Khadartsev in close to prevent any damage.
Khadartsev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper 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.
Raper keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Khadartsev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Raper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Raper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Raper! #REVB#
Khadartsev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Khadartsev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khadartsev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khadartsev.#SUB#
Khadartsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raper defends it easily.
Khadartsev keeping moving, preventing Raper from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Khadartsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raper preventing the sweep.
Khadartsev trying to control the position.
Khadartsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Khadartsev 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. #T3#
Khadartsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Raper is retaining full guard.
Khadartsev throws an elbow that misses. Raper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khadartsev's guard. Nice move by Raper!#REVB#
Khadartsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadartsev is looking to sweep but instead, Raper has passed into half guard.
Khadartsev gets full guard.
Khadartsev is trying to keep Raper in close. #T4##SUB#
Khadartsev is looking for a triangle here but Raper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khadartsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raper can do to turn this around?
Khadartsev is looking to regain half guard here but Raper keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Khadartsev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khadartsev manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadartsev is looking to improve his position.
Raper is thwarting Khadartsev's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sasha Khadartsev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev shoots in but no luck this time.
Raper slips under a jab from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raper.
Raper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev with a poor takedown
and Raper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Khadartsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raper throws a monster overhand right that drops Khadartsev! Raper follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
A very excited looking Biff Raper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Skrap Fights 60
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mircea jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
Khadartsev looks winded!
Khadartsev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a solid body kick.
Mircea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khadartsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khadartsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Mircea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Mircea lands a big uppercut and Khadartsev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khadartsev looks OK. Mircea waves Khadartsev back to his feet!#ROC#
Khadartsev is rocked!
Khadartsev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khadartsev walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mircea! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
A very excited looking Alexandru Mircea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Skrap Fights 50
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev slaps away a takedown attempt from Heritageaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Khadartsev coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like THumongous Heritageaka has been cut.
Heritageaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prototype's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Khadartsev lands with an overhand left.
Khadartsev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Khadartsev shoots in and bounces Heritageaka off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heritageaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khadartsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khadartsev working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB#
Heritageaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khadartsev is aware though and is defending well.
Khadartsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Heritageaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khadartsev stacks Heritageaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khadartsev!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heritageaka is looking for a sweep.
Khadartsev cracks Heritageaka with a big right hand but Heritageaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khadartsev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Heritageaka tries to improve position but can't.
Heritageaka is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Khadartsev advances to mount.
Heritageaka taking shots to the head.
Khadartsev breaks from Heritageaka's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#
THumongous Heritageaka's cut is getting worse.
Khadartsev postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Heritageaka out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Khadartsev goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
A very excited looking Sasha Khadartsev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Skrap Fights 44
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Turturro jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turturro looks to land a right hand but Khadartsev moved out of range.
Turturro clobbers Khadartsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turturro throws a jab when Khadartsev was well out of range.
Khadartsev scores with the left hand. Turturro knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Turturro has been cut.
Khadartsev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khadartsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turturro.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Khadartsev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turturro missing with a left hand there. Khadartsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turturro lands a jab to the nose.
Khadartsev slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khadartsev slips under a jab.
Khadartsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
Khadartsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadartsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
Khadartsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
Good standup being displayed there by Turturro as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Khadartsev takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Khadartsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turturro.
Khadartsev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Khadartsev counters with a shoot takedown. Turturro fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khadartsev wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Khadartsev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khadartsev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khadartsev passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Khadartsev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Turturro wants to improve his position but Khadartsev is controlling well. #SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
That has opened up Umberto Turturro's cut even more.#SUB#
Khadartsev seems to be working for a kimura but Turturro defends the submission attempt.
Turturro trying to hold on to Khadartsev's head to control him but Khadartsev postures up. #T3#
Khadartsev passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khadartsev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#
The cut above Umberto Turturro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#
Umberto Turturro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Umberto Turturro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sasha Khadartsev!
A relieved looking Sasha Khadartsev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NSC 13: Maximus vs Hop
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Chaelsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khadartsev on his heels. He'll look to pass Khadartsev's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Khadartsev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chaelsson rolls with it to try and escape but Khadartsev cranks on the arm and Chaelsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Khadartsev!
Patrick Chaelsson was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF???'.

Event: Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Bielefeld gets caught flat footed, as Khadartsev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bielefeld is looking to stand up but Khadartsev isn't so interested in that idea.
Khadartsev wants to control from the top but Bielefeld keeps moving.
Bielefeld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Bielefeld '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.
Khadartsev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Khadartsev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bielefeld tries to clinch there but Khadartsev circles away.
Bielefeld closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Khadartsev counters with a single leg into guard. Bielefeld didn't expect that. #T1#
Khadartsev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khadartsev prevents Bielefeld from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Bielefeld has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Khadartsev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Khadartsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bielefeld misses with a body punch.
A short right from Khadartsev.
Bielefeld lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khadartsev lands a right hand.
Khadartsev misses with a body punch.
Khadartsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadartsev blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Khadartsev scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Khadartsev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bielefeld clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bielefeld is trying to get back to his feet but Khadartsev has full control of the position and if anything, Bielefeld has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Khadartsev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bielefeld has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Khadartsev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bielefeld .
Khadartsev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bielefeld 's body. #T2#
Khadartsev gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Bielefeld preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Khadartsev. #SUB2#
Khadartsev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Bielefeld is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Khadartsev connects with a big shot to the side of Bielefeld 's head.
Bielefeld is trying to stand back up.
Khadartsev has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bielefeld .
Bielefeld wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Khadartsev scores with punches to the body.
Bielefeld is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bielefeld is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Khadartsev lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Khadartsev is persistently looking for the submission but Bielefeld is defending it well.
Khadartsev is landing big shots and Bielefeld is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!

Event: Skrap Fights 28
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
Khadartsev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smithson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smithson is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev lands an elbow.
Smithson is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Khadartsev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khadartsev.
Khadartsev 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.
Khadartsev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khadartsev working the ground and pound.
Smithson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khadartsev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smithson is avoiding damage well.
Smithson is looking to regain half guard here but Khadartsev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Khadartsev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khadartsev trying to control the position but Smithson is working away. #T1#
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson is trying to control Khadartsev's posture but Khadartsev avoids it.
Khadartsev advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Khadartsev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smithson is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson is squirming around, avoiding Khadartsev's attempts to control the action.
Smithson taking shots to the head.
Smithson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev raining down shots from the mount!
Khadartsev landing strikes from the mount and Smithson is in trouble! #T2#
Khadartsev wants to control but Smithson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Smithson is looking for a sweep. Khadartsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev content just to control the position here.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khadartsev controlling the position easily from mount.
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Khadartsev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smithson?
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khadartsev with good strikes from the mount here!
Khadartsev wants to control the pace but Smithson is squirming around nicely.
Khadartsev with shots to the head and body - Smithson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smithson tries to reverse the position but Khadartsev maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev with the ground and pound from mount.
Smithson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khadartsev is looking to take a break and control but Smithson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khadartsev controlling the action here. #T4#
Khadartsev winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smithson is trying to control but can't.
Khadartsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadartsev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smithson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khadartsev trying to control the pace.
Khadartsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Khadartsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khadartsev is trying to control the action in half guard but Smithson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smithson trying to control but Khadartsev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Khadartsev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadartsev. Smithson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithson jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smithson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smithson slips a straight right by Khadartsev.
Smithson cracks Khadartsev with an open hand slap.
Smithson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harvey Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev swings widly with a right hand
letting Smithson counter with a right hand.
Smithson throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithson. Khadartsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to land a right hand but Smithson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Smithson.
Khadartsev fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev drops his hands momentarily and Smithson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Smithson avoids the body shot from Khadartsev.
A nice combination there by Smithson.
Smithson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Smithson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadartsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithson.
Khadartsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey Smithson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Khadartsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smithson did well to prevent Khadartsev getting side control.
Khadartsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khadartsev working over Smithson with some ground and pound. Smithson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khadartsev is thwarting Smithson's attempts to control the position.
Khadartsev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smithson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithson is in a horrible position here. Khadartsev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khadartsev tries to control but Smithson wriggling away. #T2#
Khadartsev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khadartsev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooh a big shot lands for Khadartsev! Smithson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!

Event: Skrap Fights 21
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mannerheim throws a right and a left that Khadartsev avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Khadartsev.
Urho Mannerheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khadartsev lands with an overhand left.
Mannerheim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut.
Mannerheim throws a good cross that connects.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut
and Mannerheim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannerheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khadartsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khadartsev attempts a counter takedown but Mannerheim avoids it well and moves away.
Khadartsev dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim.
Khadartsev misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev slips under a jab from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mannerheim misses the shot to the body.
Khadartsev drops his hands momentarily and Mannerheim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Mannerheim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khadartsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khadartsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadartsev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Khadartsev misses.
Mannerheim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mannerheim catches Khadartsev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khadartsev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mannerheim to counter with a crisp jab.
Mannerheim moves out of range as Khadartsev strikes.
Khadartsev throws a sloppy body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khadartsev misses with a looping left.
Mannerheim throws out a counter right but Khadartsev avoids it with no problem.
Khadartsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mannerheim swings for the body but Khadartsev moves out of range.
Khadartsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mannerheim to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Mannerheim 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.
Mannerheim connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadartsev dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim. #T2#
Khadartsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a series of strikes. Khadartsev will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Mannerheim misses #TD#
and Khadartsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khadartsev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khadartsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khadartsev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mannerheim's guard.
Khadartsev wants to free his trapped foot but Mannerheim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Khadartsev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mannerheim defends it well.
Khadartsev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadartsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadartsev wants to pass the guard but Mannerheim is defending well.
Khadartsev drops an elbow to the side of Mannerheim's head. #T3#
Khadartsev working over Mannerheim with some ground and pound. Mannerheim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Khadartsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mannerheim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadartsev.
Khadartsev thows a huge punch but Mannerheim dodges it nicely.
Khadartsev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mannerheim!
Mannerheim holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khadartsev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Khadartsev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mannerheim in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mannerheim to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!

Event: Skrap Fights 12
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev fails with a takedown attempt.
Khadartsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hjoervarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hjoervarsson takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson throws a counter high kick but Khadartsev was just alert enough to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hjoervarsson.
Khadartsev ducks right into an uppercut from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Khadartsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadartsev. #KD#
Hjoervarsson lands a big uppercut and Khadartsev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khadartsev looks OK. Hjoervarsson waves Khadartsev back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjoervarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadartsev.
A shot to the liver by Khadartsev. Beautiful body shot.
Hjoervarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Khadartsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hjoervarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadartsev somewhat.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson misses with the combination.
Hjoervarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khadartsev.
Hjoervarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khadartsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson defending well as Khadartsev loads up on a big left hand.
Khadartsev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hjoervarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hjoervarsson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Khadartsev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hjoervarsson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Khadartsev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khadartsev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control Khadartsev's posture but Khadartsev avoids it.
Khadartsev is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadartsev working the body and head with strikes.
Khadartsev working away.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khadartsev wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Khadartsev is looking to improve his position.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Khadartsev wants to get back to full guard.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadartsev is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Khadartsev is looking to improve his position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khadartsev defending well though.
Smith is thwarting Khadartsev's attempts to control the position.
Khadartsev tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Khadartsev is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khadartsev is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khadartsev avoid being mounted?
Khadartsev tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Khadartsev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith wants to control but Khadartsev is keeping him busy.
Khadartsev wants to get back to full guard.
Smith controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadartsev misses the target.
A jab from Khadartsev misses.
Khadartsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khadartsev.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Khadartsev misses.
Khadartsev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Khadartsev misses with a straight left. #T3#
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadartsev.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khadartsev.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khadartsev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khadartsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith taking a breather here.
Khadartsev is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #T4#
Khadartsev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Khadartsev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Khadartsev is defending well.
Khadartsev wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control the action but Khadartsev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Khadartsev is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadartsev is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khadartsev's head.
Khadartsev swings widly with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to clinch there but Khadartsev circles away.
Khadartsev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Khadartsev moves out of range easily.
Khadartsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khadartsev misses with a straight right.
A jab from Khadartsev misses.
Sasha Khadartsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Khadartsev misses.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Khadartsev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khadartsev throws out the jab.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Khadartsev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Khadartsev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khadartsev wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khadartsev looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Khadartsev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khadartsev throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.#TD2#
Khadartsev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khadartsev showed some decent athleticism there.
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. Khadartsev connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Khadartsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khadartsev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadartsev is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Khadartsev working the head and body with strikes.
Khadartsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khadartsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khadartsev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Khadartsev trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khadartsev slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Khadartsev is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Khadartsev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Khadartsev in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadartsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khadartsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Smith has hold of Khadartsev's hands but Khadartsev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khadartsev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Khadartsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khadartsev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadartsev slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Khadartsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khadartsev scores with a big shot! Smith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!

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