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Event: SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024





175 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs



184 cm
23 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Itinya gets caught napping as Sershurrapal dives in and scores a takedown. Itinya manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (0) Itinya
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sershurrapal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal controlling from the top position. #T1#
Itinya pulls Sershurrapal in close to prevent any damage.
Sershurrapal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Itinya wants to sweep here but Sershurrapal controlling him for the moment.
Sershurrapal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sershurrapal is looking to pass into half guard but Itinya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Itinya is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here.
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.#T3#
Itinya is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (5) Itinya#T4#
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sershurrapal is holding Itinya down, trying to stall.
Sershurrapal tries to improve position but can't.
Sershurrapal is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Sershurrapal denies him.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Itinya happy to just control the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Itinya postures up.#T7#
Itinya wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itinya trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away.
Itinya taking a break here but Sershurrapal is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Itinya stalling.
Itinya is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Itinya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position.
Itinya works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Sershurrapal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely.
Itinya controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itinya content just to control the position here. #T12#
Itinya looking to control but Sershurrapal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Itinya wants to control the action but instead Sershurrapal gets a body lock and reverses into Itinya's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (8) Itinya
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya has his hands on Sershurrapal's head, controlling the position.
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Itinya 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.
Itinya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Itinya trying to control the position.
Itinya seems keen to control Sershurrapal's posture.
Itinya wants to control but Sershurrapal passes easily into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 8 to 4.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024





186 cm
26 yrs
182 lbs



175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sershurrapal tries for a takedown but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sykov (4) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sershurrapal prevents Sykov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov laying and praying for a moment but Sershurrapal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sykov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sershurrapal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sershurrapal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position. #T2#
Sykov trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Sykov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sykov wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #T5#
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov controlling from the top position.
Sykov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sykov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sershurrapal as he works his way to full guard. #T6#
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sykov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sershurrapal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sershurrapal has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (2) Sershurrapal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Sykov working for submissions but it's allowed Sershurrapal to get to half guard.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping busy. #T8#
Sykov is controlling Sershurrapal's trapped leg to prevent Sershurrapal from advancing to side control.
Sershurrapal is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sershurrapal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer. #T9##SUB#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sershurrapal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sershurrapal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up. #T10#
Sykov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sykov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Sykov tries to roll over but Sershurrapal keeps him under control.
Sershurrapal stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Sykov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sershurrapal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sershurrapal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykov wants to control but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sykov is not content to let Sershurrapal control the position.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Sershurrapal works to advance to full mount. Sykov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sykov (4) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Sykov tries to hold on but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal is looking to work his way around to Sykov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sykov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sershurrapal has a good base and remains in mount.
Sershurrapal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sykov to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sykov (4) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Sykov wants to escape the position.
Sykov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sershurrapal's guard. Nice work there by Sykov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (6) vs (10) Sershurrapal#T14#
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Sykov trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal wins on points by 10 to 6.
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '.

 

Event: SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024





175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs



186 cm
27 yrs
178 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (0) vs (2) Marden
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sershurrapal 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.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (2) Marden
Sershurrapal passes Marden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sershurrapal is trying to control the action in half guard but Marden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden wants to improve his position but Sershurrapal is controlling well.
Sershurrapal not doing much here. #T1#
Marden is looking for a sweep. Sershurrapal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sershurrapal is taking a breather. Marden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (4) Marden
Marden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sershurrapal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (4) Marden#T3#
Marden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (6) Marden
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Sershurrapal won't allow Marden to pass to mount.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marden controlling the action here.
It looks like Marden 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.#T4#
Marden is continuing to stall.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sershurrapal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden controlling the pace. #T5#
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working. #SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself well to prevent Marden advancing to mount.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Sershurrapal is working away. #SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well. #T6#
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Sershurrapal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Marden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well.
Still in half guard, Marden seems content to control.
Sershurrapal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7##SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marden prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Marden control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marden trying to control the pace. #T8#
The adventures of Marden the control monster continue. Boring.
Marden is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marden stalling. #SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T9#
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Marden is taking a breather. Sershurrapal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marden trying to control from Sershurrapal's half guard. Sershurrapal has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Marden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marden is looking to pass into half guard but Sershurrapal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sershurrapal is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (6) vs (6) Marden
Sershurrapal wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Sershurrapal looking to pass the guard.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sershurrapal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marden, not yet. #T11##SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sershurrapal looking to pass the guard.
Marden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (6) vs (8) Marden#T12#
Marden trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura but Sershurrapal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Marden content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Marden trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Marden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sershurrapal!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (6) vs (11) Marden#T14##SUB2#
Marden moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sershurrapal has worked his arm free - good work by Sershurrapal! #SUB2#
Marden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Marden keeps moving and retains side control.
Marden taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marden wins on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bulla Marden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024





175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs



177 cm
36 yrs
147 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bremner closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sershurrapal drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Sershurrapal has his foot on Bremner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bremner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sershurrapal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bremner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bremner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremner has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.
Bremner is pushing down on Sershurrapal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sershurrapal is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Sershurrapal defending well. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily.
Bremner is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (0) vs (3) Bremner
Bremner controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bremner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sershurrapal has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1#
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Bremner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sershurrapal (0) vs (6) Bremner#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bremner gets his way!
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Sershurrapal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bremner's guard. Nice work there by Sershurrapal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (6) Bremner#SUB#
Sershurrapal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bremner dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (8) Bremner
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sershurrapal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Bremner wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Bremner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bremner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sershurrapal's guard.
Still in half guard, Bremner seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner moves into full mount! Sershurrapal won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (11) Bremner
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Bremner moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Sershurrapal (2) vs (14) Bremner
Bremner has the hooks in. Sershurrapal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sershurrapal is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bremner tightening his grip on Sershurrapal, looking for the choke. #T3#
Sershurrapal rolls, trying to escape but Bremner keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Bremner looking for the choke from the back.
Bremner controlling well, preventing Sershurrapal from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Bremner 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, Sershurrapal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Sershurrapal right now.
Bremner doesn't have the hooks in and Sershurrapal manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (14) Bremner
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sershurrapal's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (16) Bremner#SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.#SUB#
Bremner avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.#T4#
Bremner wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.#SUB#
Bremner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremner has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sershurrapal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner passes into half guard.
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (19) Bremner
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount but Bremner keeps good control and instead manages to take Sershurrapal's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sershurrapal (4) vs (22) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner tightening his grip on Sershurrapal, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bremner is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T5#
Bremner has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bremner gets his way! #SUB2#
Bremner looking for the RNC.
Bremner is hanging on to Sershurrapal's back as he tries to escape.
Bremner tries to get the hooks in deep but Sershurrapal pushed the leg off.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Sershurrapal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sershurrapal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Sershurrapal is defending the position. #T6#
Bremner is controlling the pace.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Bremner control the position.#SUB#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Sershurrapal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sershurrapal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sershurrapal is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverback Sweatshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
165 lbs



175 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Flenderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sershurrapal was covering up waiting for the punch and Flenderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but instead Flenderson has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Flenderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sershurrapal working for submissions but it's allowed Flenderson to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flenderson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for subs from the bottom but Flenderson mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Sershurrapal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (8) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Flenderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Flenderson controls the position.
Flenderson is hanging on to Sershurrapal's back as he tries to escape.
Flenderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flenderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Sershurrapal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal staying busy and making it hard for Flenderson to control.
Sershurrapal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Flenderson's guard. Nice work there by Sershurrapal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (8) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flenderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5##SUB2#
Sershurrapal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flenderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flenderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (10) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flenderson defends well.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Flenderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T6##SUB2#
Sershurrapal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flenderson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (13) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flenderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (15) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal stops Flenderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flenderson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Sershurrapal is trying to reverse the position but instead Flenderson has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (18) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Sershurrapal won't allow Flenderson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Flenderson trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #T8#
Flenderson uses his free foot to push down on Sershurrapal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sershurrapal.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (21) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Sershurrapal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sershurrapal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flenderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flenderson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (21) vs (6) Sershurrapal
Flenderson just trying to survive but Sershurrapal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9##SUB2#
Sershurrapal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for the choke from the back.
Flenderson trying to control the action but Sershurrapal just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Flenderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sershurrapal. #SUB2#
Flenderson showing good submission defense here.
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sershurrapal gets his hands free. #T10##SUB2#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal has got his arm under Flenderson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Flenderson has spun round into Sershurrapal's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (23) vs (6) Sershurrapal
Flenderson passes Sershurrapal's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal looks winded!#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back.
Flenderson stalling. #T11##SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Flenderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12##SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Flenderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flenderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Flenderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (26) vs (6) Sershurrapal#T13#
Sershurrapal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (29) vs (6) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flenderson controlling the positon.
Sershurrapal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Flenderson's guard. Nice work there by Sershurrapal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (29) vs (8) Sershurrapal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flenderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flenderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flenderson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (33) vs (8) Sershurrapal#T14#
Sershurrapal is trying to work for a sweep but Flenderson has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (35) vs (8) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal tries to reverse the position but Flenderson maintains control.
Flenderson moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (38) vs (8) Sershurrapal
I really don't envy Sershurrapal right now.
Sershurrapal is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sershurrapal's body.
Sershurrapal tries to roll but Flenderson sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 38 to 8.

 

Event: SSKT VII     
Date:   Dec 04, 2023
#R1#
Chai darts in trying to clinch
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
We've been informed that Sershurrapal 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.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Sershurrapal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#T1#
A leg kick checked by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut that drops Chai onto his backside! Chai bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sershurrapal scores with a nice head shot.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Sershurrapal scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ngozi Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai sets himself, and Sershurrapal steps forward looking for the clinch! Chai avoids it this time.
Chai throws a head kick that half lands.
Sershurrapal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sershurrapal scrambles back to his feet.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sershurrapal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sershurrapal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Sershurrapal with an uppercut!#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Ibasour Sershurrapal should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sershurrapal throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sershurrapal.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Sershurrapal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sershurrapal.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Sershurrapal blocks with his arms.
Sershurrapal scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sershurrapal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sershurrapal lands with a right to the head.
Sershurrapal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Good body shot from Sershurrapal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sershurrapal.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sershurrapal.
A left hand lands to the body for Sershurrapal.
A short right from Sershurrapal on the inside.
Good body shot from Sershurrapal.
Chai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sershurrapal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Sershurrapal as the two fighters clinch.
Sershurrapal presses Chai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sershurrapal blocks it with crossed arms.
Sershurrapal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not.
Chai misses with some punches.
Sershurrapal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Sershurrapal - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sershurrapal blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sershurrapal blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Sershurrapal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal is working Chai over against the ropes.
Sershurrapal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sershurrapal scores with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal lands a shot to the body.
Sershurrapal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Sershurrapal is working Chai over against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sershurrapal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal presses Chai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sershurrapal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sershurrapal scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sershurrapal on the inside.
Sershurrapal pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sershurrapal lands with a short shot to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sershurrapal. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A hook to the body from Sershurrapal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sershurrapal pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sershurrapal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Sershurrapal lands a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal scores with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibasour Sershurrapal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Sershurrapal cracks Chai with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Chai get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Chai looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Ibasour Sershurrapal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai cracks Sershurrapal with a good jab.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sershurrapal, as that shot connected.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal slips under a jab.
Sershurrapal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chai takes one on the button.
Sershurrapal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sershurrapal moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Sershurrapal misses.
Chai wants to clinch but Sershurrapal slips to the side
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Chai misses with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sershurrapal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Ngozi Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai misses with a hook
and Sershurrapal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sershurrapal as he connects with a hook.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibasour Sershurrapal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sershurrapal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibasour Sershurrapal!

A victorious Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023





180 cm
36 yrs
175 lbs



175 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ottke showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottke defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ottke stays in close to Sershurrapal's body and controls the position.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sershurrapal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ottke won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily. #T3#
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sershurrapal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily. #T4##SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Sershurrapal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sershurrapal can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Ottke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sershurrapal is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Sershurrapal is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke stands and throws Sershurrapal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Sershurrapal wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Sershurrapal trying his best to control but Ottke has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (7) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Ottke wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal is looking to get to half guard.
Sershurrapal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Sershurrapal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sershurrapal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sershurrapal tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sershurrapal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sershurrapal tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sershurrapal for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T11#
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sershurrapal wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Sershurrapal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Sershurrapal is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Ottke avoids the attempt from Sershurrapal to control.
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke trying to control but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Sershurrapal really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T13#
Sershurrapal tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke prevents Sershurrapal from getting the reversal.
Ottke is looking to work his way around to Sershurrapal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sershurrapal is wriggling around trying to escape. #T14#
Ottke forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (10) vs (0) Sershurrapal
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Rolf Ottke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023





168 cm
39 yrs
159 lbs



175 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Sershurrapal can't get the takedown. #TD#
Reed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal being controlled here, momentarily.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reed defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Reed content to stall in guard here.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is pushing down on Sershurrapal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sershurrapal is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reed stalling away here and it's allowed Sershurrapal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Sershurrapal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Sershurrapal#SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal#T5#
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #T6#
Reed prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed trying to control the pace.
Sershurrapal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reed has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (5) Sershurrapal#T7#
Reed controlling his opponent.
Sershurrapal tries to reverse the position but Reed maintains control.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sershurrapal is looking to escape. #T8#
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Sershurrapal has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Reed's lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (10) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Sershurrapal gets back to half guard.#T9#
Reed wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it. #SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Reed wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Reed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sershurrapal!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (13) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for subs from the bottom but Reed mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (16) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Reed looking to isolate an arm here. Sershurrapal doesn't see it coming and as Reed extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023





180 cm
26 yrs
168 lbs



175 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ieyasu moves in looking to clinch but Sershurrapal pushes him off.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Ieyasu shakes him off and moves away.
Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ieyasu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sershurrapal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ieyasu is in Sershurrapal's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ieyasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sershurrapal being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a triangle but Ieyasu pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ieyasu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal has his foot on Ieyasu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ieyasu works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sershurrapal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ieyasu seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.
Ieyasu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Sershurrapal is defending against the submission attempts here by Ieyasu. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ieyasu pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ieyasu seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Ieyasu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Ieyasu eventually gives up the hold.
Ieyasu is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Ieyasu defends easily. #T5#
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sershurrapal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sershurrapal is aware though and is defending well.
Sershurrapal postures up. #T6#
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T7##SUB2#
Sershurrapal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ieyasu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ieyasu gets back to full guard.
Sershurrapal passes Ieyasu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ieyasu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T8#
Ieyasu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sershurrapal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sershurrapal's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (2) Sershurrapal#SUB#
Ieyasu looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Ieyasu tightening his grip on Sershurrapal, looking for the choke.
Ieyasu is hanging on to Sershurrapal's back as he tries to escape. #T9##SUB#
Ieyasu working for a choke but Sershurrapal is defending well. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for the choke but no joy.
Sershurrapal breaks Ieyasu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (4) Sershurrapal
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
Sershurrapal pushes down on Ieyasu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Sershurrapal has control of the leg.
Ieyasu works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ieyasu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Ieyasu keeping full guard, as Sershurrapal tries to pass.
Ieyasu controls Sershurrapal momentarily but Sershurrapal frees himself.
Sershurrapal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ieyasu's guard.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Sershurrapal's head to control him but Sershurrapal postures up. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ieyasu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T12##SUB2#
Ieyasu is defending against the submission attempts here by Sershurrapal.
Ieyasu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (7) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ieyasu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ieyasu shrugs it off. #T13#
Ieyasu wants to hold on but Sershurrapal pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ieyasu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (8) vs (7) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ieyasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T14#
Ieyasu passes Sershurrapal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Ieyasu sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ieyasu seems content to control.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (7) Sershurrapal

And that's the end of the fight!
Ieyasu takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Our winner, Toyotomi Ieyasu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023





170 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs



175 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 27 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sershurrapal sprawls well. Sershurrapal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Sershurrapal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sershurrapal but Sershurrapal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hughes.
Sershurrapal with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sershurrapal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Sershurrapal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Sershurrapal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hughes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sershurrapal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C209: Ji Woo vs Perkele     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023
#R1#
Matijevic moves away from the strike by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch up.
Sershurrapal slips a jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic cracks Sershurrapal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sershurrapal.
Some wild striking there from Matijevic.
Sershurrapal feints the counter takedown.
Matijevic misses with a wild body shot.
Matijevic throws a chopping leg kick but Sershurrapal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook.
Sershurrapal avoids the body shot from Matijevic.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch.
Matijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sershurrapal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sershurrapal throws an overhand right that lands on Matijevic's shoulder, as Matijevic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Matijevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matijevic connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Sershurrapal moves into the clinch.
Matijevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Matijevic.
Sershurrapal lands a left hand.
We've been informed that Sershurrapal 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.
Matijevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Sershurrapal.
Matijevic tries to work over Sershurrapal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matijevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sershurrapal has him pressed against the cage.
Sershurrapal lands a right hand.
Sershurrapal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matijevic backwards.
Matijevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matijevic backwards.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matijevic walks away with a smile on his face. Sershurrapal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sershurrapal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matijevic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Matijevic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sershurrapal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Sershurrapal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Matijevic is having none of it.
Matijevic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matijevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Matijevic staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Matijevic finds it's target.
Matijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matijevic lands with a right hand.
Sershurrapal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sershurrapal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sershurrapal connects with a single shot there.
Sershurrapal moves out of range of the leg kick from Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a nice looking combination but Sershurrapal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matijevic throws a head kick that Sershurrapal semi-blocks. #T3#
Sershurrapal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a sloppy head kick and Sershurrapal moves out of range easily.
Sershurrapal throws the left hand but Matijevic avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Sershurrapal clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Matijevic.
Sershurrapal prevents a body shot from Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sershurrapals head.
Sershurrapal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matijevic's elbow.
A hook to the body from Matijevic.
Sershurrapal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matijevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sershurrapal can't find room to land a body shot as Matijevic controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Sershurrapal as the two fighters clinch.
Matijevic tries a body shot but Sershurrapal blocks it.
Sershurrapal goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Matijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Sershurrapal controls his hands.
Matijevic scores with a shot to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sershurrapal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matijevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sershurrapal's elbow.
Sershurrapal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matijevic to keep the fight standing.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matijevic fails to land. #TD2#
Sershurrapal jumps guard.
Matijevic is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matijevic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matijevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sershurrapal on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sershurrapal is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roko Matijevic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matijevic lands a jab to the nose.
Sershurrapal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sershurrapal defending well as Matijevic loads up on a big left hand.
Matijevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sershurrapal misses the target.
Sershurrapal throws a combination. Matijevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roko Matijevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut.
Matijevic throws a jab when Sershurrapal was well out of range.
Sershurrapal connects with a body shot that sends Matijevic's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Matijevic tries to keep at a distance but Sershurrapal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sershurrapal is trying to drag Matijevic to the mat but Matijevic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sershurrapal lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Sershurrapal jumps guard but Matijevic stands there with Sershurrapal around his waist. Sershurrapal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matijevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Matijevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch there but Matijevic circles away.
Sershurrapal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matijevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matijevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matijevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matijevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sershurrapal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matijevic.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Matijevic shakes him off and moves away.
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. Sershurrapal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sershurrapal.
Matijevic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matijevic.
Sershurrapal throws a right hand that misses
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Sershurrapal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matijevic. #T2##CL2#
Sershurrapal moves into range and clinches up with Matijevic.
Matijevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sershurrapal drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Matijevic has his hands clasped together but Sershurrapal extends and breaks Matijevic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sershurrapal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
A relieved looking Ibasour Sershurrapal 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: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023
#R1##CL#
Sershurrapal has closed the distance and engaged Cuntmara in a clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here. #TD2#
Cuntmara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Sershurrapal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cuntmara has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cuntmara slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sershurrapal looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cuntmara pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Sershurrapal is looking to get to half guard.
Cuntmara wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely.
Sershurrapal is working to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cuntmara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sershurrapal's body. #T2#
Cuntmara keeps control of the position as Sershurrapal tries to break free.
Cuntmara biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Cuntmara controlling well, preventing Sershurrapal from escaping the position.
Cuntmara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sershurrapal doesn't escape.
Cuntmara has the hooks in. Sershurrapal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cuntmara has good solid back control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cuntmara tries to get the hooks in deep but Sershurrapal pushed the leg off.
Cuntmara has the hooks in. Sershurrapal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Sershurrapal right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Cuntmara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sershurrapal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cuntmara is in Sershurrapal's guard.
Ibrahim Cuntmara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuntmara advances position into side control!
Cuntmara trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away.
Sershurrapal is letting Cuntmara control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuntmara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Cuntmara trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cuntmara trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuntmara trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sershurrapal moves into the clinch.#T3#
Sershurrapal misses with some punches.
Cuntmara blocking some punches.
Cuntmara blocks an uppercut.
Sershurrapal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuntmara's elbow.
Sershurrapal can't find room to land a body shot as Cuntmara controls the action.
Sershurrapal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sershurrapal misses with a body punch.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Cuntmara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Sershurrapal looking for subs off his back but Cuntmara has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Sershurrapal looking for subs from the bottom but Cuntmara mounts him!#T4#
Cuntmara controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cuntmara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sershurrapal's half guard.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Cuntmara keeps him under control.
Cuntmara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sershurrapal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cuntmara has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Cuntmara controlling the pace for now.
Cuntmara takes Sershurrapal's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sershurrapal is in trouble.
Sershurrapal is trying to break free.
Good control from Cuntmara.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sershurrapal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sershurrapal staying busy and making it hard for Cuntmara to control.
Sershurrapal is trying to break free.
Cuntmara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sershurrapal doesn't escape.
Sershurrapal tries to escape but Cuntmara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cuntmara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sershurrapal is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Cuntmara tries to get the hooks in deep but Sershurrapal pushed the leg off.
Cuntmara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sershurrapal's body.
Sershurrapal tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuntmara controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Cuntmara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cuntmara 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Cuntmara!

A determined Ibrahim Cuntmara didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II     
Date:   May 14, 2023
#R1#
Six Nine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal checks it.
Six Nine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal with the counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Six Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sershurrapal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Six Nine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sershurrapal's head backwards.
Six Nine connects with a right hand. Sershurrapal shakes it off.
Six Nine throws a poor cross that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sershurrapal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six Nine . Six Nine obviously looking to wear him down.
Six Nine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal takes one on the button.#T1#
Six Nine misses with a body shot
and Six Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands an overhand right.
Six Nine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sershurrapal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
It appears Six Nine was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sershurrapal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Sershurrapal blocks the low kick.
Sershurrapal misses with a few strikes there.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Sershurrapal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. #T2#
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six Nine misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sershurrapal clinches.
Sershurrapal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Sershurrapal blocks it.
Sershurrapal pushes Six Nine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Sershurrapal blocks a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to break free but Sershurrapal pushes him back against the cage.
Sershurrapal avoids the elbow strike from Six Nine , against the cage. #BC#
Six Nine breaks the clinch.
Six Nine connects with a right hand. Sershurrapal shakes it off.
Sershurrapal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sershurrapal! But no joy.
A big right from Sershurrapal misses. #T3#
A good leg kick by Six Nine . #CL#
Six Nine pushes Sershurrapal up against the cage in a clinch.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Six Nine throws a hook but Sershurrapal avoids it easily.
Sershurrapal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sershurrapal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Six Nine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Six Nine .
Sershurrapal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Six Nine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine is looking to slow Sershurrapal down with leg kicks. #T4#
Six Nine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Six Nine rushes Sershurrapal and presses him up against the cage.
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Sershurrapal in his tracks for a moment.
Sershurrapal avoids a wild elbow strike from Six Nine .#BC#
Six Nine breaks the clinch.
Six Nine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Six Nine drives through and clinches with Sershurrapal against the cage.
Sershurrapal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal can't find room to land a body shot as Six Nine controls the action.
Six Nine misses with some punches.
Sershurrapal blocks an elbow strike.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Sershurrapal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sershurrapal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Sershurrapal blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sershurrapal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Six Nine misses with a right hand
and Six Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sershurrapal.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Six Nine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sershurrapal can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Six Nine . #CL2#
Sershurrapal clinches.
Sershurrapal scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sershurrapal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Six Nine to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sershurrapal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six Nine . Six Nine obviously looking to wear him down.
Sershurrapal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Six Nine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sershurrapal scrambles back to his feet.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Nine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Six Nine scores with a push kick.
A head kick by Six Nine misses
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sershurrapal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Sershurrapal off balance momentarily.
Six Nine lands a nice hook to Sershurrapal's body. Sershurrapal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Six Nine lands with a nice body punch.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Sershurrapal moves into range and clinches up with Six Nine .
Sershurrapal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Six Nine swings wildly with an uppercut but Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine .
Sershurrapal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Six Nine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sershurrapal tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Sershurrapal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sershurrapal is trying to pull guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sershurrapal.
Six Nine lands an elbow just above Sershurrapal 's eye.
Six Nine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sershurrapal.
Six Nine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal struggles to land a body shot inside as Six Nine controls his hands.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Six Nine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Sershurrapal avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to work over Sershurrapal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sershurrapal keeps control of Six Nine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Six Nine misses with an elbow over the top.
Sershurrapal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal struggles to land a body shot inside as Six Nine controls his hands.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
Sershurrapal has Six Nine pressed against the cage, preventing Six Nine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sershurrapal misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sershurrapal.
Six Nine blocks a body shot from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
Six Nine digs a right hand underneath Sershurrapal's ribcage. Sershurrapal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch on the inside.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sershurrapal is trying to pull guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibasour Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal prevents Six Nine from breaking the clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with some punches.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sershurrapal scores with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Six Nine 's elbow.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4##TD2#
Sershurrapal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sershurrapal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Six Nine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six Nine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Six Nine defends easily.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
That's time! Six Nine 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Six Nine thows a body kick. Sershurrapal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Six Nine cracks Sershurrapal with an open hand slap.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Six Nine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sershurrapals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Six Nine closes the distance and clinches.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Six Nine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Six Nine walks away with a smile on his face. Sershurrapal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Six Nine throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Six Nine avoids it with no problem.
Six Nine connects with a body shot.
Sershurrapal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Six Nine on the side of the head.#T1#
Sershurrapal blocks a jab.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Six Nine avoids it with no problem.
Sershurrapal takes a swing at Six Nine 's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sershurrapal walks into a left hand.
Six Nine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Six Nine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sershurrapal sizes up Six Nine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Sershurrapal.#CUT2#Tekashi Six Nine 's cut is getting worse.
Sershurrapal avoids the head kick by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands with a nice body punch.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Six Nine tries to land a leg kick but Sershurrapal saw it coming and moves away.
Sershurrapal walks into a straight right hand from Six Nine .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sershurrapal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands with a nice body punch.
Six Nine defending well as Sershurrapal loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sershurrapal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Six Nine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sershurrapal has time to react.
Sershurrapal blocks a head kick by Six Nine . #T3#
A low kick from Six Nine misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Six Nine .
Six Nine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Six Nine swings widly with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Six Nine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Six Nine tries a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Six Nine throws a hook but Sershurrapal blocks it.
Sershurrapal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sershurrapal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Sershurrapal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six Nine lunges at Sershurrapal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sershurrapal's hand.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
Sershurrapal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Six Nine moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Six Nine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Six Nine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Sershurrapal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Six Nine backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sershurrapal is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage.
Sershurrapal struggles to land a body shot inside as Six Nine controls his hands.
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Sershurrapal misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !

During a confident post fight interview, Tekashi Six Nine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C180: Blank vs Line     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Sershurrapal doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferkingstad circles away.
Ferkingstad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Sershurrapal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferkingstad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferkingstad.
Sershurrapal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sershurrapal throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad defending well as Sershurrapal loads up on a big left hand.
Sershurrapal lands a head shot.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Sershurrapal cracks Ferkingstad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferkingstad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Sershurrapal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sershurrapal cracks Ferkingstad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal cracks Ferkingstad with a good jab.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Ferkingstad moves away
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferkingstad slips a jab and a cross from Sershurrapal.
As Sershurrapal backs away, Ferkingstad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sershurrapal checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to move into range but Sershurrapal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sershurrapal lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sershurrapal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Sershurrapal lands a jab to the nose.
Sershurrapal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferkingstad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sershurrapal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Sershurrapal with the counter takedown but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.
Sershurrapal connects with a jab.
Ferkingstad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Ibasour Sershurrapal has been cut.
Ferkingstad throws out a loose jab but Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sershurrapal.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferkingstad. That snapped Sershurrapal's head back.
Ferkingstad takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Ferkingstad throws an off balance right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sershurrapal.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sershurrapal throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch but Ferkingstad is avoiding it.
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sershurrapal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferkingstad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferkingstad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Sershurrapal.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Sershurrapal's front leg but catches the back leg as Sershurrapal tries to avoid it.
Sershurrapal cracks Ferkingstad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sershurrapal checks it well.
Sershurrapal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sershurrapal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferkingstad tried to counter with a leg kick but Sershurrapal avoided it.
Ferkingstad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferkingstad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sershurrapal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferkingstad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ferkingstad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sershurrapal misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sershurrapal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sershurrapal lands a nice shot that snaps Ferkingstad's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibasour Sershurrapal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibasour Sershurrapal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ferkingstad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Sershurrapal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferkingstad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Sershurrapal thuds his right hand into Ferkingstad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sershurrapal clobbers Ferkingstad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferkingstad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sershurrapal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferkingstad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sershurrapal scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Sershurrapal.
Ferkingstad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ferkingstad throws a jab when Sershurrapal was well out of range.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferkingstad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Ferkingstad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sershurrapal tries to clinch up but Ferkingstad circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferkingstad connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Ferkingstad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sershurrapal throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with an outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Sershurrapal throws a jab when Ferkingstad was well out of range.
Sershurrapal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sershurrapal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
A nice combination there by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook
and Ferkingstad counters with a thumping low kick.
Sershurrapal clobbers Ferkingstad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sershurrapal lands a jab.#T3#
Sershurrapal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sershurrapal scores with a nice strike.
Ferkingstad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferkingstad throws a shot to the body.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Sershurrapal closes the distance and clinches.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sershurrapal.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sershurrapal or not.
Ferkingstad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferkingstad pushes Sershurrapal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ferkingstad blocks a body shot from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal is working for takedown but Ferkingstad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sershurrapal backwards.
Ferkingstad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sershurrapal is breathing heavily.
Ferkingstad lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
Ferkingstad lands a shoulder strike.
Ferkingstad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ferkingstad.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferkingstad. #BC#
Ferkingstad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sershurrapal scores with a jab.
Sershurrapal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ibasour Sershurrapal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ibasour Sershurrapal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot.
Sershurrapal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sershurrapal.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Sershurrapal.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sershurrapal with a nice cross.
Sershurrapal jabs Ferkingstad right on the nose. Ferkingstad blinks but takes it well.
Sershurrapal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferkingstad.
As Sershurrapal backs away, Ferkingstad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ferkingstad motions for Sershurrapal to come forward. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sershurrapal misses.
Ferkingstad scores with the left hand. Sershurrapal knows he should have avoided that one.
Sershurrapal throws an overhand right that lands on Ferkingstad's shoulder, as Ferkingstad tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Sershurrapal - just one landing. #T1#
Sershurrapal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sershurrapal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sershurrapal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sershurrapal takes one to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Ferkingstad breaks from the clinch.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sershurrapal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferkingstad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibasour Sershurrapal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sershurrapal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sershurrapal misses with a series of wild punches.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad lands with a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferkingstad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferkingstad.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Sershurrapal ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferkingstad swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sershurrapal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sershurrapal looks to throw the jab but Ferkingstad is out of range.
Sershurrapal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sershurrapal.
Ferkingstad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sershurrapal moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sershurrapal looks to land a left hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range nicely.
Sershurrapal scores with a jab. Ferkingstad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferkingstad misses its target.#T4#
Ferkingstad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sershurrapal lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferkingstad off the cage and back into range.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal moved away.
Sershurrapal unleashes a big counter combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sershurrapal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferkingstad's head backwards.
Ferkingstad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Sershurrapal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferkingstad wants to break free but Sershurrapal has control.
Sershurrapal blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibasour Sershurrapal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sershurrapal 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibasour Sershurrapal!

During a confident post fight interview, Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C170: Kahn vs St. Gough     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Sershurrapal attempts a counter takedown but Bandicoot avoids it well and moves away.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sershurrapal tries to counter by clinching up but Bandicoot breaks away and moves out of range.
Sershurrapal cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sershurrapal avoids the body shot from Bandicoot. #CL#
Sershurrapal has closed the distance and engaged Bandicoot in a clinch.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Bandicoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Bandicoot won't allow it. #TD#
Sershurrapal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sershurrapal 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.#SUB#
Sershurrapal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sershurrapal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sershurrapal is tightening it up a little... Bandicoot has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bandicoot reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bandicoot taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sershurrapal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
After winning the bout, Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: BB 93 - McWrestler vs Anubis 4     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Sershurrapal moves into range and clinches up with Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Sershurrapal avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Six Nine pushes Sershurrapal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
Sershurrapal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Six Nine is defending well.
Sershurrapal presses Six Nine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Six Nine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Six Nine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Sershurrapal sees coming a mile off.
Sershurrapal 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.#T1#
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sershurrapal. That did some damage!
Sershurrapal fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sershurrapal throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sershurrapal, as that shot connected.
Sershurrapal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Sershurrapal misses.
Sershurrapal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Six Nine tries to get set, Sershurrapal tries to push him back and clinch up but Six Nine manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sershurrapal blocks a low kick nicely.
Sershurrapal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine misses with a right hand #CL#
and Sershurrapal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sershurrapal blocks the elbow strike.
Six Nine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Nine digs a right hand into Sershurrapal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sershurrapal's gas tank.
Six Nine lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Sershurrapal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Six Nine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Sershurrapal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sershurrapal's defenses.
Six Nine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Six Nine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sershurrapal lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Six Nine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine walks into a jab.#CL#
Six Nine gets tackled into the cage by Sershurrapal. Sershurrapal maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Six Nine breaks the clinch.
Sershurrapal doesn't manage to clinch there - Six Nine circles away.
Six Nine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Six Nine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Sershurrapal lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sershurrapal misses with a body punch
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Sershurrapal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sershurrapal.
That kick from Six Nine tenderised Sershurrapal's leg. Sershurrapal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sershurrapal throws out the jab.
Six Nine lands a high kick!
Six Nine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Six Nine staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
That's time! Sershurrapal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Six Nine . That snapped Sershurrapal's head back.
Six Nine digs a good hook to Sershurrapal's body.
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Six Nine coming out on top.
Six Nine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sershurrapal.
Six Nine lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sershurrapal dips to his left and cracks Six Nine with an uppercut!
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sershurrapal moves forwards but Six Nine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sershurrapal.
Six Nine feints a counter leg kick.
Six Nine slips a jab and a cross from Sershurrapal.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sershurrapal throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Six Nine connects with a right hand. Sershurrapal shakes it off.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch but Six Nine is avoiding it.
Six Nine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine walks into a stiff left hand from Sershurrapal.#T2#
Six Nine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Six Nine throws out a powerful jab.
Sershurrapal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine throws a hook but Sershurrapal avoids it easily.
Sershurrapal throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sershurrapal has time to react.
Sershurrapal digs a good body shot into Six Nine 's ribs.
Six Nine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Six Nine slips a jab from Sershurrapal.#T3#
Six Nine misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sershurrapal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sershurrapal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Six Nine .
Sershurrapal swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
Sershurrapal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six Nine is looking to slow Sershurrapal down with leg kicks. #T4#
Sershurrapal wants to clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut.
Sershurrapal throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy right hand. Six Nine should have avoided that one.
Sershurrapal lands with a straight right. Six Nine didn't see that one coming.
Sershurrapal walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sershurrapal throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
That's time! Sershurrapal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sershurrapal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sershurrapal lands a head shot.
Sershurrapal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal looks to land a combination but Six Nine avoids it well.
Sershurrapal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.
Sershurrapal with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal lands with an overhand left.
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Sershurrapal off balance momentarily.
Six Nine walks into a jab.#T1#
Sershurrapal staying out of range there.
Sershurrapal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Sershurrapal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Six Nine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sershurrapal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sershurrapal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Six Nine connects with a nice looking jab.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Sershurrapal swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a good low kick that Sershurrapal was not able to check.
Six Nine throws a shot to the body.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Six Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Six Nine counters with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Six Nine is leaning against Sershurrapal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
A short right from Sershurrapal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sershurrapal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Six Nine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Six Nine won't allow it.
Sershurrapal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Six Nine lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Six Nine works on Sershurrapal's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Six Nine cracks Sershurrapal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sershurrapal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Six Nine 's corner calls for a 1-2. Six Nine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sershurrapal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Six Nine - the referee stops the clock and Sershurrapal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Six Nine . Sershurrapal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sershurrapal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Six Nine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Six Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sershurrapal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sershurrapal sizes up Six Nine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sershurrapal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.#T4#
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Six Nine .
A nice side step and Six Nine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Six Nine lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sershurrapal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Six Nine .
A nice inside leg kick there by Six Nine . That's going to slow Sershurrapal down.
Six Nine scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tekashi Six Nine .
I've got Six Nine 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tekashi Six Nine !

A victorious Tekashi Six Nine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3     
Date:   Dec 24, 2022
#R1#
Sershurrapal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal misses with a few strikes there.
Sershurrapal throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Sershurrapal missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sershurrapal avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Mayhem tries to get set, Sershurrapal tries to push him back and clinch up but Mayhem manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Sershurrapal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayhem, pushing him back against the cage.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
Sershurrapal blocking some punches.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sershurrapal lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mayhem as the two fighters clinch.
Sershurrapal blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayhem. #T1#
Sershurrapal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sershurrapal misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Sershurrapal as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhem tries to work over Sershurrapal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mayhem obliges.
Sershurrapal misses with a body punch.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
Sershurrapal tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Sershurrapal lands a left hand. #TD2#
Mayhem turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sershurrapal tries to improve position but can't.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayhem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mayhem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Mayhem keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sershurrapal manages to get to full guard.
Sershurrapal looking to control.
Mayhem with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mayhem avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mayhem frees his head nicely. Oh but Sershurrapal has switched to an armbar! Mayhem is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Ibasour Sershurrapal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BB 84 - McWrestler vs Man 3     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
As Jurgensen Sanchez looks to move away, Sershurrapal throws a big counter combo but Jurgensen Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sershurrapal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. That's going to slow Sershurrapal down.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sershurrapal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Sershurrapal's knee but Sershurrapal avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Sershurrapal blocks the low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sershurrapal swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Sershurrapal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the left hand but Sershurrapal avoids the punch easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Sershurrapal misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice hook to Sershurrapal's body. Sershurrapal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sershurrapal throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sershurrapal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sershurrapal connects with a crisp jab.
Sershurrapal checks a leg kick.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sershurrapal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sershurrapal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sershurrapal staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Sershurrapal stumbling back into the cage.
Sershurrapal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sershurrapal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Good work by Sershurrapal as he checks the leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sershurrapal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sershurrapal.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook
and Sershurrapal counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sershurrapal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Sershurrapal avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Sershurrapal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice cross by Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws a big shot that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sershurrapal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sershurrapal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch.
Sershurrapal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sershurrapal blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sershurrapal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sershurrapal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Sershurrapal moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Sershurrapal blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sershurrapal misses the target.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sershurrapal throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Sershurrapal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sershurrapal with a jab.
Sershurrapal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sershurrapal has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Sershurrapal ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Sershurrapal there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sershurrapal under the eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sershurrapal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Sershurrapal misses its target.
Sershurrapal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sershurrapal throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter the offense by Jurgensen Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Sershurrapal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sershurrapal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Sershurrapal blocks a jab.
Sershurrapal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sershurrapal moves away.
Sershurrapal throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal checks a low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is avoiding it. #T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sershurrapal to score with a decent uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sershurrapal's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sershurrapal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jurgensen Sanchez can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sershurrapal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sershurrapal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Sershurrapal throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Sershurrapal was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sershurrapal.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head shot.
A big left from Sershurrapal misses.
Sershurrapal slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Sershurrapal's leg but Sershurrapal calmly moves out of range.
Sershurrapal avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sershurrapal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sershurrapal as he connects with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick as Sershurrapal jumps back.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter punch.
Sershurrapal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Sershurrapal moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Sershurrapal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sershurrapal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sershurrapal misses the shot to the body.
Sershurrapal slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
An attempted straight right counter from Sershurrapal misses the target.
Sershurrapal misses with a looping right.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sershurrapal's head backwards.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sershurrapal lands a jab to Jurgensen Sanchez's midsection.
Sershurrapal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sershurrapal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sershurrapal slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sershurrapal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Sershurrapal's front leg but catches the back leg as Sershurrapal tries to avoid it.
Sershurrapal slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Sershurrapal misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Sershurrapal. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Sershurrapal misses with a looping left.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Sershurrapal misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Sershurrapal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal connects with the punch.
Sershurrapal throws a nice looking combination but Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez works Sershurrapal's body with a nice hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez catches Sershurrapal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Sershurrapal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sershurrapal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sershurrapal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch there but Jurgensen Sanchez circles away.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Sershurrapal strikes.
Sershurrapal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a push kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Sershurrapal slips the punch.
Sershurrapal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!

A relieved looking Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez 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: BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1##CL#
Sershurrapal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards. #TD2#
Camara pulls Sershurrapal into guard.
Sershurrapal is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Camara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sershurrapal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Camara keeping full guard, as Sershurrapal tries to pass.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sershurrapal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Abdelrahman Camara has been cut.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Sershurrapal misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdelrahman Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Sershurrapal saw that one coming.
Sershurrapal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara takes a swing at Sershurrapal's ribcage but misses.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Sershurrapal avoids the head kick by Camara.
As Camara looks to move away, Sershurrapal throws a big counter combo but Camara just gets out of the way.
Sershurrapal catches Camara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camara throws a body kick that misses
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sershurrapal stuns Camara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Sershurrapal counters with a right hand to the body.
Sershurrapal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.#T3#
Sershurrapal tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sershurrapal throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sershurrapal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camara on the side of the head.#ROC#Camara is rocked!
Sershurrapal measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Camara! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Sershurrapal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sershurrapal throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Mendoza swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Mendoza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sershurrapal defends well and Mendoza ends up having to push Sershurrapal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Mendoza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendoza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sershurrapal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sershurrapal wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Sershurrapal pushes his legs off easily.
Sershurrapal is looking to stand up but Mendoza won't let him. #SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sershurrapal defends well.
Sershurrapal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sershurrapal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mendoza has his foot on Sershurrapal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sershurrapal works his way back into a safe position though.
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sershurrapal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Sershurrapal from controlling successfully.
Sershurrapal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Mendoza.
Sershurrapal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Sershurrapal tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Mendoza cracks Sershurrapal with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sershurrapal regains half guard.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mendoza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Sershurrapal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sershurrapal checks a leg kick.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sershurrapal checks the leg kick.
Mendoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sershurrapal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sershurrapal throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza throws a solid leg kick but Sershurrapal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mendoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal scores with a nice right hand.
Sershurrapal throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sershurrapal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibasour Sershurrapal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sershurrapal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Sershurrapal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sershurrapal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mendoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendoza working Sershurrapal over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Mendoza prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy. #T2#
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza working the head and body with strikes.
Mendoza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Well, if Mendoza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendoza stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza thows a leg kick but Sershurrapal checks it
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Mendoza misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook.
Sershurrapal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Mendoza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sershurrapal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sershurrapal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Sershurrapal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sershurrapal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like Sershurrapal is going to stand back up.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Sershurrapal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sershurrapal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendoza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sershurrapal in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ibasour Sershurrapal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sershurrapal moves away.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza needs to keep his hands up - Sershurrapal had a free shot at his head there.
Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sershurrapal on the side of the head.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sershurrapal sprawls well. Sershurrapal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range and Mendoza settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Mendoza looks to land a right hand but Sershurrapal moved out of range.
Mendoza feints a jab promting Sershurrapal to slip. Mendoza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sershurrapal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sershurrapal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sershurrapal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal lunges at Mendoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendoza's hand.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Sershurrapal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Sershurrapal does no damage.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Sershurrapal avoids it well.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sershurrapal.
Mendoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Sershurrapal.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Sershurrapal avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Sershurrapal dips to his left and cracks Mendoza with an uppercut!
Sershurrapal swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sershurrapal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza misses with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Sershurrapal jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Sershurrapal shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza scores with a nice strike.
Mendoza lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Mendoza defending well as Sershurrapal loads up on a big left hand.
Mendoza punishes Sershurrapal's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Sershurrapal. Those never looked like landing.
Sershurrapal misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sershurrapal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Sershurrapal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mendoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
Sershurrapal throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Sershurrapal fights it but they end up in guard.
Sershurrapal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mendoza is now in half guard.
Sershurrapal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendoza is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Luiz Mendoza did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sershurrapal cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sershurrapal lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Sershurrapal ducked under it nicely.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Sershurrapal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendoza circles away.
It looked like Mendoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sershurrapal.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sershurrapal lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza walks into a jab.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch up.
Mendoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sershurrapal misses with a straight right.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Sershurrapal. #T1#
Sershurrapal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sershurrapal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendoza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Mendoza keeps moving and retains side control.
Sershurrapal struggling a bit here.
Mendoza wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy. #T2#
Sershurrapal sneaks back into half guard.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Mendoza is thwarting Sershurrapal's attempts to control the position.
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. Mendoza connects with a nice short shot to Sershurrapal's temple.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Mendoza keeps him under control.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sershurrapal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sershurrapal is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sershurrapal avoid being mounted?
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Sershurrapal avoids it well.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sershurrapal misses with a looping right.
Mendoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sershurrapal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Sershurrapal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sershurrapal throws out a powerful jab.
Sershurrapal swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Mendoza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sershurrapal's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sershurrapal is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
Sershurrapal controlling Mendoza's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza had his way with Ibasour Sershurrapal in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Mendoza misses with a leg kick.
Mendoza ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Mendoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sershurrapal doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Mendoza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sershurrapal on his heels. He'll look to pass Sershurrapal's guard now, I'm sure.
Sershurrapal has control of Mendoza's left arm, preventing Mendoza from doing any damage.
Sershurrapal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sershurrapal holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sershurrapal lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza takes a swing at Sershurrapal's ribcage but misses.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Sershurrapal misses.
Sershurrapal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Sershurrapal moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Mendoza scores with a jab.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Sershurrapal.
It looked like Mendoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sershurrapal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza scores with a sloppy right hand. Sershurrapal should have avoided that one.
Sershurrapal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sershurrapal misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza. #T3#
Sershurrapal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendoza postures up in Sershurrapal's guard and throws a big left but Sershurrapal blocks it.
Mendoza lands a couple of elbows.
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Sershurrapal has wrist control.
Mendoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendoza wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Mendoza throws an elbow but Sershurrapal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sershurrapal trying his best to control but Mendoza has mounted him.
Mendoza working Sershurrapal over with strikes here.
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Mendoza dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Sershurrapal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Mendoza controlling from the full mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!

Luiz Mendoza retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Luiz Mendoza misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2022
#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a stiff right hand.
Sershurrapal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez misses
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sershurrapal misses with a straight right.
Sershurrapal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sershurrapal off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sershurrapal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been informed that Sershurrapal 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.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab. Sershurrapal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Sershurrapal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sershurrapal takes one to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sershurrapal in his tracks.
Sershurrapal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Donk. Sershurrapal catches Jurgensen Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sershurrapal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Sershurrapal manages to avoid it.
Sershurrapal misses with a combination
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sershurrapal throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sershurrapal throws a poor cross that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal moves to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez breaks away
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sershurrapal lands with a left to the head.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sershurrapal tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal lands with a light punch inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Sershurrapal avoids it by throwing Jurgensen Sanchez back against the cage.
Sershurrapal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal misses with a body punch.
Sershurrapal tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Sershurrapal jumps into guard, dragging Jurgensen Sanchez to the mat.
Sershurrapal controls Jurgensen Sanchez momentarily but Jurgensen Sanchez frees himself.
Jurgensen Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jurgensen Sanchez controls the pace.#T4##SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jurgensen Sanchez defends well.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep here but Jurgensen Sanchez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jurgensen Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Jurgensen Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ibasour Sershurrapal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sershurrapal misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez drives through and clinches with Sershurrapal against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal digs a right hand underneath Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage. Jurgensen Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jurgensen Sanchez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sershurrapal.
A shot in the inside from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sershurrapal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jurgensen Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal has his foot on Jurgensen Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jurgensen Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Sershurrapal is trying to keep Jurgensen Sanchez in close.
Jurgensen Sanchez 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.
Sershurrapal is trying to keep Jurgensen Sanchez in close.
Jurgensen Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a triangle here. Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Sershurrapal pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jurgensen Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022





170 cm
23 yrs
137 lbs



175 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kosmodrom Baikonurov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sershurrapal instigates a clinch.
Sershurrapal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Baikonurov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Baikonurov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baikonurov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sershurrapal has Baikonurov in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baikonurov (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Baikonurov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Baikonurov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Baikonurov keeps him under control.
Baikonurov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sershurrapal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baikonurov wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sershurrapal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Baikonurov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baikonurov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baikonurov (5) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Baikonurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Sershurrapal trying to remain calm as Baikonurov controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Baikonurov controls the position.
Baikonurov trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Baikonurov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sershurrapal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baikonurov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Baikonurov stalls from top position.
Sershurrapal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baikonurov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baikonurov controlling the position. #T5#
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baikonurov wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Sershurrapal looks to move to half guard but instead Baikonurov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Baikonurov (7) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal regains half guard.
Baikonurov not doing much here.
Baikonurov tries to pass to full mount but Sershurrapal defends it.
Baikonurov trying to control from half guard but Sershurrapal is working away. #T7#
Baikonurov prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Baikonurov seems content to control.
Baikonurov wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position.
Baikonurov wants to pass to mount but Sershurrapal is defending the position. #T8#
Baikonurov is keen to just control but Sershurrapal is a slippery customer.
Baikonurov is stalling here. Sershurrapal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baikonurov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sershurrapal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baikonurov (7) vs (4) Sershurrapal
You can see the frustration on Baikonurov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baikonurov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sershurrapal off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baikonurov (11) vs (4) Sershurrapal
Baikonurov controls the position.#T9#
Sershurrapal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baikonurov's guard. Nice work there by Sershurrapal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baikonurov (11) vs (6) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baikonurov's guard.
Baikonurov gets back to full guard.
Baikonurov pulls Sershurrapal in close to prevent any damage.
Baikonurov keeping full guard, as Sershurrapal tries to pass. #T10#
Baikonurov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baikonurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baikonurov (13) vs (6) Sershurrapal
Baikonurov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard.
Baikonurov wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Baikonurov stands and throws Sershurrapal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baikonurov (16) vs (6) Sershurrapal#T11#
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the position but Baikonurov is controlling the position.
Baikonurov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sershurrapal's legs.
Baikonurov taking a breather here.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baikonurov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Baikonurov trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sershurrapal won't allow Baikonurov to pass to mount.
Baikonurov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Baikonurov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Baikonurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baikonurov prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Baikonurov slows the pace down in half guard.
Sershurrapal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Baikonurov won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baikonurov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baikonurov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Baikonurov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Baikonurov (19) vs (6) Sershurrapal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal seems a little lost for a moment, as Baikonurov dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baikonurov takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.

 

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Jan 07, 2022





175 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs



167 cm
20 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Phil St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
St. Georges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sershurrapal but Sershurrapal pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Sershurrapal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sershurrapal looking for a takedown.
Sershurrapal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St. Georges avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sershurrapal can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibasour Sershurrapal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sershurrapal jumps guard and drags St. Georges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
St. Georges advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Sershurrapal defends it.
St. Georges is keen to just control but Sershurrapal is a slippery customer.
Sershurrapal 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.
St. Georges moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (0) vs (3) St. Georges
Sershurrapal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St. Georges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
St. Georges tries for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St. Georges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St. Georges is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
St. Georges tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sershurrapal's legs.
St. Georges taking a breather here.
St. Georges wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy. #T2#
Sershurrapal manages to work his way to half guard, despite St. Georges's best efforts.#SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
St. Georges is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
St. Georges stays in close to Sershurrapal's body and controls the position.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Sershurrapal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (3) St. Georges#T4#
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges is still trying to improve position.
St. Georges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sershurrapal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back.
St. Georges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (8) St. Georges#T5#
Sershurrapal manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Sershurrapal has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for St. Georges. Oh but Sershurrapal has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! St. Georges goes limp - he's gone! Sershurrapal jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Ibasour Sershurrapal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 29, 2021





172 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs



175 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Geroge Turner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sershurrapal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Sershurrapal gets control of Turner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sershurrapal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Turner wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #T1#
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (0) vs (2) Sershurrapal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a triangle but Sershurrapal pushes his legs off easily.
Turner looking to control. #SUB#
Sershurrapal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sershurrapal tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sershurrapal tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Turner working for a triangle but Sershurrapal defends it easily.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sershurrapal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turner (0) vs (5) Sershurrapal#T3##SUB2#
Sershurrapal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sershurrapal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turner is trying to get back to half guard.
Turner is trying to control Sershurrapal's posture but Sershurrapal avoids it. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sershurrapal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner trying to get back to full guard but Sershurrapal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turner (0) vs (8) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working for a guillotine from mount but Turner frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Turner has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T5##SUB2#
Sershurrapal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turner is now in Sershurrapal's guard. A big mistake from Sershurrapal there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (2) vs (8) Sershurrapal
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner passes Sershurrapal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura here. #T6#
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Sershurrapal moves into full guard.
Turner content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7#
Turner looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sershurrapal dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turner (2) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Sershurrapal is proving a slippery customer.
Sershurrapal passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sershurrapal moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turner (2) vs (13) Sershurrapal#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8##SUB2#
Sershurrapal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sershurrapal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turner is trying to get back to half guard.
Turner is trying to control Sershurrapal's posture but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Sershurrapal has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Turner defend it? Sershurrapal steps over the head and cranks it - Turner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sershurrapal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CMMA 180 Schrute v Wagner     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1##CL#
Marui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Marui on the inside.
Sershurrapal struggles to land a body shot inside as Marui controls his hands.
Sershurrapal lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marui.
Sershurrapal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sershurrapal misses with the head strike.
Sershurrapal blocks an uppercut.
Marui takes a shot to the head.
Marui working aggressively here.
Sershurrapal blocks a body shot from Marui.
Marui can't find room to land a body shot as Sershurrapal controls the action.
Sershurrapal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marui misses with the head strike.
Sershurrapal blocks a body shot from Marui.
Marui misses with a punch to the body.
Sershurrapal prevents a body shot from Marui.
Sershurrapal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marui smiles and moves away.
Sershurrapal throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Marui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sershurrapal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Sershurrapal moves in looking to clinch but Marui pushes him off.
Sershurrapal throws a body punch but Marui moves out of range.
Marui lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marui misses with a series of wild punches.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Sershurrapal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sershurrapal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.#CL2#
Sershurrapal darts in and clinches Marui up against the cage.
Marui blocks an uppercut.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
Sershurrapal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marui tries to throw a body punch but Sershurrapal avoids it by throwing Marui back against the cage. #T2#
Sershurrapal lands with a right to the head.
Sershurrapal lands with a light punch inside.
Marui misses with a punch to the body.
Marui misses with the head strike.
Marui misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sershurrapal struggles to land a body shot inside as Marui controls his hands.
Sershurrapal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibasour Sershurrapal.
Marui struggles to land a body shot inside as Sershurrapal controls his hands.
Marui doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Sershurrapal decides to pull guard.
Marui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marui accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marui escapes and throws Sershurrapal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sershurrapal is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sershurrapal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Marui control the position.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marui content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marui works his way into side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee asks Marui politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marui prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Marui keeps moving and retains side control.
Sershurrapal keeps trying to improve his position.
Sershurrapal manages to get back to half guard.
Marui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sershurrapal on the ground.
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Marui sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Marui keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ibasour Sershurrapal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sershurrapal manages to avoid it.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Sershurrapal lands a head shot.
Sershurrapal throws a big shot that misses.
Sershurrapal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sershurrapal feints the counter takedown.
Sershurrapal throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Marui moves into the clinch.
Sershurrapal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
Marui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sershurrapal's elbow.
Sershurrapal prevents a body shot from Marui.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sershurrapal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sershurrapal blocking some punches.
Sershurrapal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marui backwards.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sershurrapal fails to land. #T1#
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Marui. #TD2#
Sershurrapal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sershurrapal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marui trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sershurrapal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marui trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sershurrapal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Sershurrapal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marui is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal stands and throws Marui's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sershurrapal throws a strike aimed at the side of Marui's head but Marui avoids it well.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is trying to get an arm triangle but Marui is defending well.
Sershurrapal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Marui is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marui has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is trying to get an arm triangle but Marui is defending well.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marui, who protects the arm well.
Marui is trying to control Sershurrapal's posture but Sershurrapal avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibasour Sershurrapal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Marui staying out of range there.
Sershurrapal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marui lands a body shot.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Sershurrapal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sershurrapal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marui shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sershurrapal eats them both and turns towards Marui to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Naoko Marui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Sershurrapal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marui tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sershurrapal manages to circle out of the way.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Marui - just one landing. #T1#
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Marui moves out of range.
Sershurrapal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marui misses with a looping right.
Sershurrapal dodges the punch combination from Marui.
Sershurrapal misses with a double jab.
Marui throws a series of strikes that have Sershurrapal backpedaling.
Sershurrapal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Sershurrapal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as Sershurrapal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marui doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marui misses with a left hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a left to the body.
Sershurrapal keeps the fight on the outside.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoko Marui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sershurrapal swings for the body but Marui moves out of range.
Sershurrapal throws a lazy right hand but Marui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marui darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sershurrapal dodges the punch combination from Marui. #T3#
A left and a right from Marui both land. Nice combination.
Sershurrapal lands a nice shot to the body.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch.
Marui misses the jab.
Marui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibasour Sershurrapal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marui misses with a series of wild punches.
Marui on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marui misses with a body shot
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Sershurrapal there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marui staying out of range there.
Sershurrapal swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Marui counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Marui fails to land.
Sershurrapal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal has Marui pressed against the cage, preventing Marui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sershurrapal is working Marui over against the cage.
Naoko Marui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marui tries a body shot but Sershurrapal blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoko Marui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sershurrapal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ibasour Sershurrapal!

A very excited looking Ibasour Sershurrapal 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: CMMA 169 Fudd v Pavlovic     
Date:   Oct 10, 2021
#R1#
A big right from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to Sershurrapal's body. Sershurrapal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagibatel takes a swing at Sershurrapal's ribcage but misses.
Sershurrapal throws a counter combo.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Sershurrapal's front leg but catches the back leg as Sershurrapal tries to avoid it.
Nagibatel thumps Sershurrapal with a low kick.
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Sershurrapal avoids the punch easily.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Nagibatel lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Sershurrapal walks into a stiff left hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sershurrapal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sershurrapal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagibatel throws a wild body kick that Sershurrapal sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Sershurrapal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Sershurrapal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Nagibatel
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagibatel stalks Sershurrapal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sershurrapal's face. Sershurrapal staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel with a hook.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nice uppercut there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sershurrapal.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Sershurrapal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sershurrapal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Sershurrapal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sershurrapal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Sershurrapal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a few strikes there.
Sershurrapal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Sershurrapal moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel sets himself, and Sershurrapal steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagibatel avoids it this time.
Sershurrapal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sershurrapal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Nagibatel throws a combination. Sershurrapal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sershurrapal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Sershurrapal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sershurrapal down.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Sershurrapal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sershurrapal.
Nagibatel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sershurrapal under the eye.
Nagibatel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sershurrapal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nagibatel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sershurrapal doesn't seem bothered though.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel pushes Sershurrapal away with a front kick.
Sershurrapal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Sershurrapal down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a one two combo.
Sershurrapal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sershurrapal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel punishes Sershurrapal's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sershurrapal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nagibatel. That one must have hurt.
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel shakes him off and moves away.
Nagibatel lands with a straight right. Sershurrapal didn't see that one coming.
Sershurrapal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sershurrapal can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sershurrapal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Sershurrapal's shoulder, as Sershurrapal tries to avoid the shot.
Sershurrapal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagibatel works Sershurrapal's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sershurrapal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Sershurrapal misses.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
Sershurrapal tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Nagibatel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sershurrapal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sershurrapal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nagibatel has got the better of the exchanges.
Sershurrapal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Sershurrapal slips the punch.
Sershurrapal wants to counter the offense by Nagibatel and move into the clinch position.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
Sershurrapal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagibatel.
Despite the aggression on Sershurrapal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sershurrapal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nagibatel lands a front kick.
Nagibatel throws the kick towards the body but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Sershurrapal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Sershurrapal moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sershurrapal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sershurrapal. That did some damage!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagibatel.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice right hand that sends Nagibatel toppling to the canvas! Nagibatel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sershurrapal finish him?!#ROC2#Nagibatel is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel throws a good cross that connects.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Nagibatel off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Sershurrapal follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Nagibatel was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Our winner, Ibasour Sershurrapal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CMMA 152 Big Mouth v Marchant     
Date:   Sep 03, 2021
#R1#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch there but Takahashi circles away.
Takahashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sershurrapal defends it well.
Sershurrapal throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takahashi throwing strikes from guard but Sershurrapal blocks nicely. #SUB#
Sershurrapal working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Takahashi stands up over Sershurrapal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Takahashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Takahashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Takahashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takahashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Sershurrapal is working away.
Sershurrapal is looking to control Takahashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sershurrapal avoid being mounted?
Sershurrapal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takahashi. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Sershurrapal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sershurrapal is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takahashi stands up over Sershurrapal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sershurrapal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sershurrapal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sershurrapal's guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takahashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sershurrapal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takahashi is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sershurrapal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Takahashi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Takahashi wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sershurrapal takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Sershurrapal lands with a right hand.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sershurrapal did well to prevent Takahashi getting side control.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sershurrapal defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takahashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takahashi winds up and cracks Sershurrapal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takahashi throwing shots but Sershurrapal is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance. #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.#SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Takahashi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well. #SUB2#
Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahashi is stalling here. Sershurrapal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Takahashi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sershurrapal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Takahashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sershurrapal off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Takahashi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Takahashi lands shots from the back.
Takahashi doesn't have the hooks in and Sershurrapal manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi is controlling Sershurrapal's posture.
Sershurrapal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi is controlling Sershurrapal's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sershurrapal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Sershurrapal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
A slow jab from Sershurrapal misses its intended target. #TD2#
Takahashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi is nestled in close to Sershurrapal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Takahashi is nestled in close to Sershurrapal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Takahashi.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sershurrapal defending well though.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sershurrapal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well.
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sershurrapal is trying to control but can't.
Takahashi thows a huge punch but Sershurrapal dodges it nicely.
Takahashi is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Sershurrapal postures up.
Sershurrapal wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sershurrapal defends well.
Sershurrapal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takahashi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Takahashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi pushes down on Sershurrapal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Genkei Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genkei Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takahashi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!

Genkei Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares     
Date:   Jul 30, 2021
#R1#
Sershurrapal dodges the punch combination from Camara. #CL#
Camara clinches with his opponent.
Sershurrapal lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Sershurrapal gets control of Camara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sershurrapal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Camara wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Sershurrapal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sershurrapal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal managing to control the position.
Sershurrapal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.#SUB#
Camara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Camara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Camara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Camara eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sershurrapal is trying to control but can't.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Camara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sershurrapal is not content to let Camara control the position.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Camara is keeping busy. #SUB#
Camara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Sershurrapal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sershurrapal 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.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sershurrapal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camara trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Camara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sershurrapal wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ibasour Sershurrapal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Camara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sershurrapal throws out the jab.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara. #CL#
Camara clinches up with Sershurrapal and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Camara stalls.
Camara blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Sershurrapal.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sershurrapal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Camara has Sershurrapal pressed against the cage.
Sershurrapal misses with some punches.
Camara prevents a body shot from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sershurrapal can turn it around.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Sershurrapal drags the fight down to the ground.
Sershurrapal can't keep his opponent in guard - Camara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sershurrapal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back!
Camara is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Camara defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Camara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Camara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sershurrapal passes to side control. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Camara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sershurrapal's guard! Nice work there by Camara!
Ibasour Sershurrapal has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camara advances to half guard.
Sershurrapal manages to get to full guard.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Camara trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sershurrapal controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is really struggling to control Sershurrapal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara 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.
Sershurrapal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sershurrapal is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Camara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Camara advances position into side control!#SUB#
Camara tries for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdelrahman Camara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Camara scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Sershurrapal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara scores with a nice head shot.
Sershurrapal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sershurrapal takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sershurrapal moves into the clinch.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal lands an uppercut.
Sershurrapal lands a right hand.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sershurrapal fails to land.
Camara effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdelrahman Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal blocking some punches.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sershurrapal avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara stalling in the clinch but Sershurrapal improves position.
Sershurrapal scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sershurrapal.
A short right from Sershurrapal on the inside. #TD#
Camara pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Sershurrapal tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Sershurrapal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sershurrapal is still trying to improve position.
Camara seems keen to control Sershurrapal's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sershurrapal throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Sershurrapal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sershurrapal moves away.
A nice side step and Sershurrapal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Sershurrapal misses with a wild combination.
Camara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sershurrapal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibasour Sershurrapal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara with a nice cross.
Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sershurrapal under the eye.#TD#
Camara looking to score a takedown here. Sershurrapal is defending well but Camara drives through and ends up in Sershurrapal's guard.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara trying to control the position here. #T4#
Sershurrapal wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara trying to control the position here.
Sershurrapal trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdelrahman Camara.
I think Camara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdelrahman Camara!

An out of breath Abdelrahman Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CMMA 120 De Minaur v Duvernay     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Biden jabs Sershurrapal right on the nose. Sershurrapal blinks but takes it well.
Biden connects with a single shot there.
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Sershurrapal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biden lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biden to score with a decent uppercut.
Biden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sershurrapal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden misses with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Biden has been cut.
Biden throws a right hand that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biden takes a swing at Sershurrapal's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Biden misses with a left hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Biden misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biden thuds his right hand into Sershurrapal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biden lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sershurrapal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Biden connects with a looping right hand.
Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
Sershurrapal unleashes a big counter combination but Biden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sershurrapal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Nice jab there from Biden.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Sershurrapal moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A big left from Biden misses.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sershurrapal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Biden lands a right hook to the body.
Biden works Sershurrapal's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Biden.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Biden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sershurrapal on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Biden.
Sershurrapal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biden connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biden.
Nice straight punches there by Biden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Biden.
Biden lands a jab-cross combination.
Biden misses with a jab to the body
and Biden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sershurrapal takes one to the side of the head.
Biden lands a nice shot that snaps Sershurrapal's head back.
Biden cracks Sershurrapal with a good jab.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Sershurrapal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biden looks to land a left hand but Sershurrapal moved out of range nicely.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Sershurrapal.#T4#
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Biden throws a poor cross that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Biden connects with a body shot.
Biden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sershurrapal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Biden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sershurrapal counters with a three punch combo that has Biden backing up. Biden nods at Sershurrapal to acknowledge the strikes.
Biden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sershurrapal wants to counter with a clinch but Biden pushes him away.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Sershurrapal ducks down to avoid it.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Biden avoids it with no problem.
Biden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Biden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Biden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biden connects with a right hand. Sershurrapal shakes it off.
Biden misses the body punch
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Biden throws the left hand but Sershurrapal avoids the punch easily.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden cracks a nice hook into Sershurrapal's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sershurrapal needs to keep his hands up - Biden had a free shot at his head there.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Sershurrapal moves away and avoids it.
Biden swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range. #T1#
Sershurrapal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biden fails to land with a series of punches.
Biden throws a good cross that connects.
Sershurrapal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Biden shakes him off and moves away.
Sershurrapal staying out of range there.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sershurrapal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biden scores with a body shot.
Biden tests Sershurrapal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sershurrapal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sershurrapal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Biden lands a nice shot to the body.
Sershurrapal slips under a jab.
Sershurrapal wants to counter with a clinch but Biden pushes him away.
A left and a right from Biden both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sershurrapal. Sershurrapal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biden tests Sershurrapal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sershurrapal slips a jab from Biden.
Sershurrapal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Biden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sershurrapal can do to turn this around?
Biden works the jab nicely.
Biden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Biden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Sershurrapal slips under a jab from Biden.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biden misses with a looping left.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Biden shakes him off and moves away.
Sershurrapal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Biden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sershurrapal! But no joy.
Sershurrapal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sershurrapal wants to counter the offense by Biden and move into the clinch position.
Biden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden throws a sloppy body shot
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Sershurrapal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biden.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sershurrapal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sershurrapal momentarily.
Sershurrapal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Biden scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sershurrapal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Biden has got the better of the exchanges.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biden lands with a right hand.
Biden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sershurrapal blocks a jab.
Sershurrapal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Biden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Biden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sershurrapal slips a jab and a cross from Biden.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biden.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sershurrapal manages to avoid it.
Biden sizes up Sershurrapal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sershurrapal defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
Biden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biden throws a hook but Sershurrapal blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sershurrapal! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden tests Sershurrapal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biden scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biden.#T1#
Biden scores with a nice head shot.
Sershurrapal slips a jab and a cross from Biden.
Sershurrapal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biden cracks Sershurrapal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biden misses with an uppercut.
Biden cracks Sershurrapal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sershurrapal 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.
Biden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biden with a body shot.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Biden misses with a body shot.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sershurrapal doesn't seem bothered though.
Biden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sershurrapal moves away.
Biden connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sershurrapal.
Biden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sershurrapal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Biden misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Biden throws out a powerful jab.
Sershurrapal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Biden lands a head shot.
Biden misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Biden there.
Biden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sershurrapal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sershurrapal! But no joy.
Joe Biden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sershurrapal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sershurrapal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Biden lands a jab-cross combination.
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Sershurrapal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biden.
Biden lands with an overhand left.
Sershurrapal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biden.
Biden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biden misses with a lunging right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Biden.
Biden lunges at Sershurrapal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sershurrapal's hand.
Sershurrapal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Sershurrapal wants to counter with a clinch but Biden pushes him away.
Sershurrapal moves out of range as Biden strikes.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Biden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Biden!

Joe Biden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: BBFC 11: Krutel Vs. Bigg     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Veidt misses with a body shot.
Veidt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sershurrapal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sershurrapal scrambles back to his feet.
Veidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sershurrapal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Veidt misses.
Veidt throws a body punch but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter the offense by Veidt and move into the clinch.
Veidt jabs Sershurrapal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veidt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sershurrapal at a distance.
Veidt misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Sershurrapal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sershurrapal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sershurrapal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veidt.
Veidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sershurrapal backwards. #T1#
Sershurrapal blocks a body shot from Veidt.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but Veidt stands there with Sershurrapal around his waist. Sershurrapal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Sershurrapal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Veidt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Veidt walks away with a smile on his face. Sershurrapal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sershurrapal moves out of range as Veidt strikes.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter the offense by Veidt and move into the clinch.
Veidt throws out a loose jab but Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veidt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veidt throws the left hand but Sershurrapal avoids the punch easily.
Veidt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veidt misses with a looping left.
Sershurrapal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Veidt manages to circle out of the way.
Veidt misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sershurrapal misses the target.#T2#
Veidt throws a right hand that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Andy Veidt has been cut.
Sershurrapal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veidt.
Veidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Veidt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Veidt finds it's way through Sershurrapal's defenses.
Veidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter punch.
Sershurrapal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veidt works the jab nicely.
Veidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Veidt misses with a left hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Veidt lands a right hook to the body.
Sershurrapal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Veidt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veidt. Sershurrapal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Sershurrapal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sershurrapal tries to move into range but Veidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veidt misses with a hook
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Veidt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Veidt is rocked!
Veidt throws a hook to the side of Sershurrapal's head but Sershurrapal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Sershurrapal finish him?
Veidt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a big right hand! Oh Veidt is in trouble here! Sershurrapal follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
A very excited looking Ibasour Sershurrapal 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: BBFC 7: Bitch Vs. Krutel     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Tomovic tries to clinch but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Sershurrapal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sershurrapal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sershurrapal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tomovic.
Tomovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter punch.
Muamer Tomovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Muamer Tomovic has been cut.#CL2#
Tomovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sershurrapal, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Sershurrapal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Sershurrapal pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal pulls Tomovic in close to prevent any damage.
Tomovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomovic preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tomovic is fighting to break Sershurrapal's control of his arms but Sershurrapal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tomovic looking to sit in guard and control but Sershurrapal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sershurrapal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tomovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sershurrapal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tomovic prevents Sershurrapal from improving position. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tomovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sershurrapal tries to move to mount but Tomovic blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Tomovic tries to escape but Sershurrapal is in control. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tomovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tomovic wants to get back to his feet but Sershurrapal drags him back down.#SUB#
Sershurrapal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomovic is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Tomovic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Sershurrapal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tomovic is on top in guard.
Tomovic trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sershurrapal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Tomovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomovic has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking for a triangle but Tomovic pushes his legs off easily.
Tomovic being controlled here momentarily.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Tomovic from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibasour Sershurrapal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muamer Tomovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tomovic scores with a three punch combo!
Tomovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sershurrapal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sershurrapal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tomovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomovic misses with a body kick.
Tomovic throws a series of punches but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Sershurrapal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomovic lands with a nice combination. Sershurrapal backs away looking to recover.
Tomovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Tomovic lands but Sershurrapal takes it in his stride.
Tomovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Sershurrapal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sershurrapal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Tomovic misses with a kick to the body
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Tomovic is rocked!
Tomovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sershurrapal counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
An out of breath Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sershurrapal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Johns throws a combination. Sershurrapal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sershurrapal checks a low kick from Johns.
Johns thows a leg kick but Sershurrapal checks it
and Sershurrapal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johns.
We've been told by Johns's head coaches at The Lions Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johns misses with a combination
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Sershurrapal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johns misses with a lunging right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Johns jabs Sershurrapal right on the nose. Sershurrapal blinks but takes it well.
Johns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibasour Sershurrapal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns misses with a double jab
and Sershurrapal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Johns.
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sershurrapal moves away.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johns misses with a takedown
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab.
Johns tries to clinch but Sershurrapal moves away #KD2#
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johns! Sershurrapal lets Johns back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Johns is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johns throws a sloppy body shot
and Sershurrapal counters with a big left hand that crumples Johns! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
A very excited looking Ibasour Sershurrapal 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: BFC Fight Night 8     
Date:   Jan 22, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Glotsby has managed to clinch.
Sershurrapal can't find room to land a body shot as Glotsby controls the action.
Sershurrapal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glotsby backwards.
Sershurrapal cracks Glotsby with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Glotsby pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glotsby told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sershurrapal wants to control from the top but Glotsby keeps moving.
Glotsby controls Sershurrapal momentarily but Sershurrapal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Glotsby is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sershurrapal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Glotsby's body to avoid the submission. Glotsby has instead reached around Sershurrapal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Glotsby arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Glotsby!
Frank Glotsby very nearly forgot to thank METTLE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: BFC Fight Night 7     
Date:   Dec 04, 2020
#R1#
Bhoy scores with a jab to the body.
Bhoy misses with a body punch
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Bhoy just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bhoy misses the shot to the body.
Bhoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bhoy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sershurrapal trying to control from the bottom.
Bhoy controlling the action here.
Sershurrapal is trying is best to control the position here.
Bhoy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sershurrapal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhoy is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Bhoy misses with a head shot. Sershurrapal uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bhoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bhoy trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Bhoy tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bhoy is aware though and is defending well.
Bhoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sershurrapal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Bhoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bhoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bhoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position.
Bhoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice combination there by Bhoy.
Sershurrapal avoids the body shot from Bhoy.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bhoy takes a swing at Sershurrapal's ribcage but misses.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bhoy lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Sershurrapal takes one to the side of the head.
Bhoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sershurrapal manages to avoid it.
Bhoy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bhoy lands with a shot to the body.
Bhoy misses with an uppercut. Sershurrapal saw that one coming.
Bhoy is looking to wear down Sershurrapal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bhoy with a hook.
Bhoy misses with a wild body shot.
Bhoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Phat Bhoy has been cut.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bhoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bhoy misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Bhoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sershurrapal's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bhoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sershurrapal has control of Bhoy's left arm, preventing Bhoy from doing any damage.
Bhoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sershurrapal has wrist control.
Sershurrapal working a defensive guard here.
Bhoy wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bhoy lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Bhoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phat Bhoy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bhoy gets the takedown into side control.
Bhoy throws an elbow but Sershurrapal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bhoy wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Bhoy keeps moving and retains side control.
Bhoy is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhoy wants to control for a moment but Sershurrapal uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Bhoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sershurrapal!
Bhoy with the ground and pound from mount.
Sershurrapal 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.
Bhoy is looking to stall here but Sershurrapal recovers full guard.
Bhoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bhoy controlling from the top position.
Bhoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Bhoy pushing down on Sershurrapal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bhoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bhoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bhoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Sershurrapal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sershurrapal.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bhoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sershurrapal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Bhoy defends easily.
Bhoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sershurrapal can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bhoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bhoy postures up in Sershurrapal's guard and throws a big left but Sershurrapal blocks it.
Bhoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bhoy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bhoy lands a few punches from side control.
Bhoy working the ground and pound.
Bhoy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sershurrapal!
Sershurrapal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bhoy controlling his opponent. #T4#
Bhoy with good strikes from the mount here!
Phat Bhoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bhoy trying to control but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Bhoy lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhoy looking to finish Sershurrapal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sershurrapal!
The referee warns Sershurrapal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bhoy lands a big elbow. #ROC#Sershurrapal is rocked!
Bhoy 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.
Bhoy looking to control but Sershurrapal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Bhoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phat Bhoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sershurrapal staying out of range there.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Bhoy avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Bhoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sershurrapal doesn't seem phased though.
Bhoy throws a shot to the body.
Bhoy misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bhoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sershurrapal has time to react.
Bhoy works over Sershurrapal's head and body with a nice combination.
Bhoy misses with a body shot.
Phat Bhoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhoy connects with a jab.
Bhoy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bhoy missing with a left hand there. Sershurrapal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bhoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bhoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Bhoy misses
and Bhoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bhoy punishes Sershurrapal's body with a nice straight punch.
Bhoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhoy just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bhoy throws an off balance right hand
and Sershurrapal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sershurrapal throws out a loose jab but Bhoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhoy jabs at Sershurrapal's body.
Bhoy misses with a jab to the body
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Bhoy is rocked!
Bhoy cracks Sershurrapal with an open hand slap.
Oh Bhoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bhoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sershurrapal counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
After winning the bout, Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: BFC 26: Volkov Vs. Nimoy     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sershurrapal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sershurrapal throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Sershurrapal throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sershurrapal! But no joy.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal moves to clinch but Dos Santos breaks away #TD#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sershurrapal trying to control here.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sershurrapal is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos. #SUB#
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sershurrapal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sershurrapal dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dos Santos has his foot on Sershurrapal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sershurrapal works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Sershurrapal tries to pass.
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Santos'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.
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sershurrapal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sershurrapal has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sershurrapal has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sershurrapal pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dos Santos is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sershurrapal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
A very excited looking Ibasour Sershurrapal 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.
In defeat, Darren Dos Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't like the fight but took it anyway because I'm a warrior and it was the first fight on a new deal. We'll be back. I look forward to what's next. Thank you to Conquer and Big Chief Nutrition. (Translated by Julio Maia from Portuguese)'.

 

Event: BFC 24: Bitch Vs. Washington     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sershurrapal scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Rahl's head coaches at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sershurrapal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rahl somewhat.
Rahl shoots and misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sershurrapal checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahl on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sershurrapal stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darken Rahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahl circles away.
Sershurrapal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rahl doesn't seem bothered though.
Rahl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sershurrapal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rahl somewhat.#T1#
Sershurrapal throws out a powerful jab.
Rahl fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rahl. #T2#
Rahl happy to just control the position for now.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep.
Sershurrapal taking a bit of punishment here - Rahl scoring with strikes.
Rahl works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahl lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sershurrapal down.
Rahl lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahl trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away. #T3#
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the position but Rahl is controlling the position.
Rahl 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.
Sershurrapal tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
Sershurrapal is still trying to improve position.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sershurrapal gets back to half guard.
Rahl thows a huge punch but Sershurrapal dodges it nicely.
Sershurrapal has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Sershurrapal's temple. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rahl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rahl winds up and cracks Sershurrapal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sershurrapal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rahl is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Rahl works his way into side control.
Sershurrapal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sershurrapal is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Rahl lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sershurrapal can do to turn this around?
Rahl needs to keep his hands up - Sershurrapal had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Rahl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sershurrapal!
Rahl working the ground and pound.
Rahl working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Rahl.
Sershurrapal tries to bench press Rahl off him but Rahl keeps the position.
Sershurrapal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sershurrapal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rahl is working Sershurrapal over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.
Rahl works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahl wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Rahl taking a breather here.
Rahl working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Rahl keeps moving and retains side control.
Rahl working the head with strikes. #T2#
Rahl looking to control but instead Sershurrapal has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rahl not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Rahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sershurrapal has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Rahl.
Rahl is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Sershurrapal's hands, connecting with Sershurrapal's forehead.
Sershurrapal is refusing to be controlled, as Rahl sits in half guard.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Rahl trying to control from half guard but Sershurrapal is working away.
Rahl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rahl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl is nestled in close to Sershurrapal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahl drops an elbow to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rahl lands a nice short elbow.
Rahl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rahl working Sershurrapal over with strikes.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rahl 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Sershurrapal is rocked!
Sershurrapal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sershurrapal.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Sershurrapal is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Rahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sershurrapal's guard.
Sershurrapal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rahl stands up over Sershurrapal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahl trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Sershurrapal's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Rahl working some strikes from top position.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Sershurrapal is rocked!
Rahl lands a couple of elbows.
Sershurrapal is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Rahl cracks Sershurrapal with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rahl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sershurrapal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rahl is in close to Sershurrapal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Sershurrapal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahl slips nicely into half guard.
Rahl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahl scores with a big shot! Sershurrapal's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sershurrapal! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kanaani scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sershurrapal dodges the punch combination from Kanaani.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sershurrapal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Kanaani avoids it with no problem.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the head.
Sershurrapal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kanaani scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanaani slips a jab and a cross from Sershurrapal.
Kanaani is looking to wear down Sershurrapal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Kanaani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kanaani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanaani cracks a nice hook into Sershurrapal's ribs.#TD#
Kanaani closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kanaani there.
Kanaani 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.
Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but Kanaani is controlling well.
Kanaani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Sershurrapal has hold of Kanaani's hands but Kanaani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sershurrapal gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kanaani is sitting in close to Sershurrapal's body. Sershurrapal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kanaani is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kanaani is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sershurrapal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
An out of breath Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sershurrapal cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sershurrapal defends it well.
Sershurrapal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake feints the counter takedown.
Sershurrapal throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown. Sershurrapal fights it but they end up in guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sershurrapal is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Sershurrapal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Drake tries for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Drake postures up.#SUB2#
Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is defending well. #SUB2#
Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Drake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Sershurrapal is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Sershurrapal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sershurrapal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sershurrapal, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sershurrapal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sershurrapal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Drake postures up.
Sershurrapal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Sershurrapal is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Sershurrapal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts.
Sershurrapal trying to control but Drake postures up. #SUB2#
Drake is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drake is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Drake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sershurrapal lands a lovely overhand right.
Sershurrapal wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal misses with a looping left.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Sershurrapal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake slips a straight right by Sershurrapal.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sershurrapal loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sershurrapal defends it well.
Sershurrapal throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Sershurrapal misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Drake has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sershurrapal defend it? Drake steps over the head and cranks it - Sershurrapal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake!
A relieved looking Jake Drake 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: BFC 8: Dembele vs. Olstein     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Formby misses.
Formby throws a head kick that misses.
Sershurrapal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Formby's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Formby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Formby darts in and clinches Sershurrapal up against the cage.
Sershurrapal misses with the head strike.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch to the body.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Formby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Formby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Formby uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Formby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sershurrapal can't find room to land a body shot as Formby controls the action.
Formby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sershurrapal throws a head punch that misses.
Formby can't get the takedown. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Formby backwards.
Formby is trying to break the clinch but Sershurrapal is controlling him.
Sershurrapal throws a punch but it's blocked by Formby.
Sershurrapal throws a punch but it's blocked by Formby.
Formby tries to circle away but Sershurrapal has him pinned against the cage.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Formby blocking some punches.
Sershurrapal keeps control of Formby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sershurrapal throws a head punch that misses.
Sershurrapal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sershurrapal tries to throw a body punch but Formby avoids it by throwing Sershurrapal back against the cage.
Formby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sershurrapal lands a left hand.
Sershurrapal misses with the head strike. #T2#
Formby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sershurrapal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Formby backwards.
Formby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal has Formby pressed against the cage, preventing Formby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sershurrapal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Formby.
Sershurrapal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sershurrapal lands a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Formby is trying to force a seperation but Sershurrapal has the dominant position.
Formby tries to break free but Sershurrapal pushes him back against the cage.
Formby tries to circle away but Sershurrapal has him pinned against the cage.
Sershurrapal misses with the head strike.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Formby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Formby blocks an uppercut.
Formby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Formby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sershurrapal misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal can't find room to land a body shot as Formby controls the action.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Formby uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Formby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Formby scores with a one two! Sershurrapal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Formby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sershurrapal lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Formby lands a nice looking body shot.
Formby throws a low kick, looking for Sershurrapal's leg but Sershurrapal calmly moves out of range.
Formby scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Formby lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Formby wants to clinch up but Sershurrapal keeps it at a distance.
Sershurrapal needs to keep his hands up - Formby had a free shot at his head there.
Formby fails to land with a series of punches.
Formby misses with the body kick
and Sershurrapal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Formby moves in looking to clinch but Sershurrapal pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibasour Sershurrapal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Formby.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Formby connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Formby gets tackled into the cage by Sershurrapal. Sershurrapal maintains the clinch.
Formby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sershurrapal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Formby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Formby uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Formby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sershurrapal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Formby. #T1#
A left and a right from Formby both land. Nice combination.
Sershurrapal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Formby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sershurrapal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Sershurrapal closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Formby controlling the action here for a moment.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Formby blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Formby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sershurrapal throws a punch but it's blocked by Formby.
Sershurrapal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Formby can do to turn this around?
Sershurrapal keeps control of Formby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sershurrapal fails to land.
Formby blocking some punches.
Formby misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sershurrapal.
Formby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Sershurrapal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Formby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sershurrapal lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Formby can't break the clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with some punches.
Formby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sershurrapal lands a hook that snaps the head of Formby backwards.
Sershurrapal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Formby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Formby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Formby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sershurrapal lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Formby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Formby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Sershurrapal misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
Formby lands a right hand.
Sershurrapal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sershurrapal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
Formby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sershurrapal misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sershurrapal struggles to land a body shot inside as Formby controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Formby.
Formby blocking some punches.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sershurrapal cracks Formby with a nice body shot.
Formby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibasour Sershurrapal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Formby throws a lazy head kick
and Sershurrapal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sershurrapal throws a poor cross that misses
and Formby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Formby misses.
It looked like Sershurrapal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Formby scores with a shot to the body.
Formby throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Sershurrapal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Formby gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Formby blocking some punches. #T1#
Sershurrapal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sershurrapal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Formby manages to break the clinch.
Formby throws a lazy head kick
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand.
Formby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Formby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sershurrapal rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Formby.
Formby misses with a low kick.
Formby throws a series of punches but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Sershurrapal avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Formby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sershurrapal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Formby swinging wildly here.
Formby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Formby avoids the body shot from Sershurrapal.
Formby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throwing a counter right hand but Formby manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sershurrapal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sershurrapal tries a body shot but Formby blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Formby.
Sershurrapal has a couple of punches blocked by Formby. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Formby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sershurrapal has Formby pressed against the cage, preventing Formby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sershurrapal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Formbys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Formbys head.
A frustrated look appears on Formby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sershurrapal has Formby pressed against the cage, preventing Formby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ibasour Sershurrapal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sershurrapal throws a head punch that misses.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
Formby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sershurrapal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sershurrapal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Formby.
Sershurrapal throws a head punch that misses.
Sershurrapal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sershurrapal fails to land.
Formby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sershurrapal lands with a light punch inside.
Sershurrapal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas Formby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sershurrapal misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibasour Sershurrapal!

After winning the bout, Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: BFC 3: Wylde vs. Mullin     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
No luck for Dice with that takedown attempt.
Dice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sershurrapal is fending him off so far but Dice persists. Nope, Sershurrapal circles away and we're back to standing.
Sershurrapal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Declan Dice has been cut.#TD#
Dice changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sershurrapal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sershurrapal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dice connects with a decent elbow.
Dice grinds an elbow into Sershurrapal's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Dice postures up.
Dice lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sershurrapal tries to buck Dice off but Dice is having none of it.
Dice landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dice in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dice working the head with strikes.
Sershurrapal is looking to reverse the position.
Dice is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Dice's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Dice lands an elbow.
Dice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sershurrapal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Dice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sershurrapal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal is still trying to improve position.
Check out the look on Dice's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sershurrapal manages to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal is trying to control but can't.
Sershurrapal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dice.
Dice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Dice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sershurrapal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sershurrapal controlling the position well.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Dice is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dice thows a huge punch but Sershurrapal dodges it nicely.
Dice scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Dice there.
Dice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dice lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Sershurrapal keeping hold of Dice's head, controlling as best he can.
Sershurrapal is looking to control Dice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sershurrapal avoid being mounted?
Sershurrapal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dice wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Dice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sershurrapal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dice.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep. Dice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Dice there.
Sershurrapal is doing well to control the position and prevent Dice from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Dice is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Dice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Sershurrapal moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dice defends well.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dice is in close to Sershurrapal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sershurrapal has momentary wrist control but Dice slips an elbow through the middle.
Dice landing with the ground and pound.
Sershurrapal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dice advances to half guard.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Dice is keeping busy.
Dice 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.
Sershurrapal manages to get to full guard.
Dice keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Declan Dice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Dice's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dice has his takedown stuffed
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab.
Dice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sershurrapal counters with a big left hand that crumples Dice! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
A victorious Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sershurrapal enables Masterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sershurrapal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sershurrapal has his hands on Masterson's head, controlling the position.
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masterson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Masterson escapes and throws Sershurrapal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal is trying to improve his position.
Masterson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Masterson postures up.#T1#
Masterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sershurrapal tries to buck Masterson off but Masterson is having none of it.
Sershurrapal is still trying to improve position.
Sershurrapal is trying to control Masterson's posture but Masterson avoids it.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masterson working away.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sershurrapal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masterson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Masterson closes the distance and pushes Sershurrapal back into the cage.
Masterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sershurrapal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sershurrapal, which made it look bad.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3##CL#
Masterson moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sershurrapal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Masterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masterson jumps guard but Sershurrapal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but Masterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Masterson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sershurrapal uses from the top position.
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masterson is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Sershurrapal drops back looking for a leg! Masterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masterson manages to kick Sershurrapal off! Sershurrapal jumps back into Masterson's guard.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Sershurrapal tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Masterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Masterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Masterson! #REVR#
Sershurrapal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sershurrapal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Masterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sershurrapal closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sershurrapal pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Masterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masterson walks away with a smile on his face. Sershurrapal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve Masterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Masterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masterson fails to pull guard.
Masterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sershurrapal walks away with a smile on his face. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Sershurrapal. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Masterson has been cut.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masterson walks away with a smile on his face. Sershurrapal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Masterson forces Sershurrapal back against the cage and clinches.
Sershurrapal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sershurrapal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Sershurrapal misses with a punch on the inside.
Sershurrapal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masterson to keep the fight standing.
Sershurrapal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Masterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sershurrapal pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Sershurrapal fails to land.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sershurrapal. #T2##TD2#
Sershurrapal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
Sershurrapal is trying to hold Masterson in close to prevent damage but Masterson has managed to pass into half guard.
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Sershurrapal controlling the position well.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Sershurrapal controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Masterson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal is holding Masterson down, trying to stall.
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
Sershurrapal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB2#
Sershurrapal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masterson is trying to stand.
Sershurrapal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Masterson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is working for a submission of some sort.
Sershurrapal trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibasour Sershurrapal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Masterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sershurrapal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masterson. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masterson is trying to pull guard but Sershurrapal has him pressed against the cage.
Sershurrapal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masterson walks away with a smile on his face. Sershurrapal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Masterson rushes Sershurrapal and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sershurrapal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here. #T1#
Sershurrapal lands an uppercut.
Sershurrapal working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sershurrapal fails to land.
Sershurrapal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sershurrapal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but Masterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sershurrapal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibasour Sershurrapal.
Masterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sershurrapal has double underhooks.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sershurrapal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masterson's efforts to push away.
Sershurrapal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masterson to keep the fight standing.
Masterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Sershurrapal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sershurrapal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson jumps guard but Sershurrapal stands there with Masterson around his waist. Masterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sershurrapal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sershurrapal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sershurrapal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal lands with a right to the head.
Masterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sershurrapal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sershurrapal.#ROC2#
Masterson is rocked!#TD2#
Sershurrapal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Masterson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masterson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Sershurrapal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sershurrapal pulls Masterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Masterson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Masterson passes into half guard.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sershurrapal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal has an active guard here but Masterson has managed to pass into half guard.
Masterson is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Masterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steve Masterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep. Masterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibasour Sershurrapal!

A very excited looking Ibasour Sershurrapal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

 
 
 
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