Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Bakarow keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bakarow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bakarow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg. #SUB2#
Bakarow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee wants to control but Bakarow is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Bakarow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
Bakarow tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lee controlling the position for now.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee pulls Bakarow in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakarow landing some decent shots from guard.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is pulling down on Bakarow's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakarow, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bakarow postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Bakarow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bakarow moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Bakarow is trying to stall.
Bakarow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee pushes Bakarow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakarow controls his hands.
Bakarow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Bakarow fails to pull guard.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakarows head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Lee on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakarow is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow can't break the clinch.
Bakarow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards. #ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bakarow jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakarow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pushing down on Bakarow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee moves into full mount! Bakarow won't be happy about that!
Lee content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

McGregor Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Bakarow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakarow.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakarow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeps control of Bakarow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakarow controls his hands.
Lee tries to work over Bakarow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bakarow is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
McGregor Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee is leaning against Bakarow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee presses Bakarow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee gets through Bakarow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bakarow is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee dips a shoulder and cracks Bakarow with a mighty uppercut! Bakarow falls back against the cage and Lee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bakarow is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). McGregor Lee!

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Chai
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Glover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bakarow lands with a nice combination. Glover backs away looking to recover.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Bakarow rushes Glover and presses him up against the cage.
Bakarow stalling. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow scores with a sloppy right hand. Glover should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Glover. #CL2#
Bakarow has managed to clinch. #T1#
Bakarow looking to stall.
Bakarow looking to stall. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bakarow defends well and Glover ends up having to push Bakarow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Bakarow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakarow tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bakarow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover can't break the clinch.
Bakarow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glover's efforts to push away.
Glover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bakarow is trying to stall.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Glover avoiding damage.
Bakarow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glover is keeping busy.
Glover is trying to break the clinch but Bakarow is controlling him.
Bakarow lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Glover has been cut.
Bakarow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Glover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Bakarow forces Glover back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Bakarow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Glover pushes Bakarow up against the cage in a clinch.
Glover is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakarow has double underhooks.
Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.#TD2#
Bakarow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Glover regains guard immediately.
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glover wants to stand and escape but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glover wants to stand and escape but Bakarow is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bakarow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bakarow has Glover in his guard.#REVR#
Bakarow seems keen to control Glover's posture.
Glover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakarow is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Glover's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Bakarow lands but Glover takes it in his stride.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Glover rushes Bakarow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Glover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow dives in and grabs Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes down on Bakarow's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bakarow instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Bakarow dives in and scores a takedown into Glover's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakarow postures up in Glover's guard and throws a big left but Glover blocks it. #SU2#
Bakarow stands and steps away. Glover gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Glover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Glover as Bakarow shoots in.
Glover tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bakarow counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Glover darts in and clinches Bakarow up against the cage.
Bakarow lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Glover instigates a clinch.
Bakarow looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Bakarow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Glover to keep the fight standing.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bakarow.
Bakarow is trying to drag Glover to the mat but Glover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bakarow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Glover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bakarow.
Bakarow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Bakarow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bakarow is trying to pull guard but Glover has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bakarow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakarow takes one on the button.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakarow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.#T3#
Bakarow moves in looking to clinch but Glover pushes him off.
Glover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakarow circles away quickly and effectively.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover moves in looking to clinch but Bakarow pushes him off.
Glover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakarow.
A nice combination there by Glover.
Bakarow wants to clinch
and Glover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakarow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Glover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bakarow darts in looking for a takedown but Glover gets double underhooks and turns Bakarow into the cage.
Bakarow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Glover misses the target.
Bakarow walks into a stiff left hand from Glover.#CL#
Glover darts in and clinches Bakarow up against the cage.
Bakarow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakarow pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Bakarow controls the action.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakarow has him pressed against the cage.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
Glover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
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 Roger Glover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Glover'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#
Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glover went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakarow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bakarow backs up against the cage.
Bakarow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover lands with a hook. Bakarow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakarow is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakarow seems to have recovered his senses.
Glover fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Glover throws a right hand that Bakarow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakarow also avoids with ease.#T1#
Bakarow works over Glover's head and body with a nice combination.#KD#
Glover drops Bakarow with a beautiful combination! Bakarow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Glover is looking for the KO!
Glover moves in looking to clinch but Bakarow pushes him off.
Bakarow wants to counter with a clinch but Glover pushes him away.
Bakarow throws a chopping leg kick but Glover manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glover is looking to clinch but Bakarow is avoiding it. #CL#
Glover gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Glover.
Bakarow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Bakarow has hold of one of Glover's legs. Glover is fighting the takedown attempt but Bakarow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bakarow on the ground.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Bakarow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Bakarow advances to half guard.
Bakarow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glover with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Bakarow. #SUB2#
Bakarow 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.
Bakarow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Glover on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakarow.#CL2#
Bakarow has closed the distance and engaged Glover in a clinch. #T4#
Bakarow wants to take the fight to the mat but Glover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bakarow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakarow throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glover throws a right and a left that Bakarow avoids nicely.
Bakarow throws a nice head kick!
Glover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakarow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Glover misses the target.
Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakarow circles away.
It seemed like Bakarow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Bakarow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Glover to the ground. Bakarow is now in Glover's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Bakarow.
I think Bakarow 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: SMASH: Hallow vs Sitsongrit
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1#
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakarow.
Bakarow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakarow throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a leg kick but Bakarow checks it.
Bakarow tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bakarow looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Bakarow backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lee pulls Bakarow in close to prevent any damage.
Bakarow trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Bakarow wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bakarow trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bakarow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bakarow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lee pulls Bakarow in close to prevent any damage.
Bakarow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Bakarow looking to pass the guard.
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up from Lee's guard - Bakarow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee misses with a body shot. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bakarow successfully pulls guard.
Bakarow trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
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 Jimmy Lee 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#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakarow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Bakarow is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Bakarow misses with a wild combination.
Bakarow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakarow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakarow misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Bakarow tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow is looking to clinch. #T1#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Bakarow walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Bakarow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bakarow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Bakarow throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakarow pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bakarow trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Bakarow is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Bakarow lands strikes from half guard.
Bakarow is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bakarow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bakarow on the ground.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Bakarow is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well. #SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bakarow.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Bakarow passes to side control.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakarow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Sergey Bakarow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Bakarow sits in half guard.
Bakarow passes to full mount!
Bakarow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Bakarow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bakarow lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bakarow avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Bakarow's head but Bakarow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Lee misses.
Bakarow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Bakarow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Bakarow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Bakarow shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakarow in his tracks. #T1#
Lee takes a swing at Bakarow's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Lee leaves Bakarow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Sergey Bakarow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Bakarow ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakarow shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jimmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Nice body punch from Lee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Lee.
Bakarow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a push kick but Bakarow slaps the foot to one side.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakarow takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Bakarow tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bakarow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Bakarow avoids the body shot from Lee.
Bakarow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee misses with a hook.
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Bakarow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee takes a swing at Bakarow's ribcage but misses.
Bakarow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee works Bakarow's body with a nice hook.
Lee cracks Bakarow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Bakarow thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Jimmy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakarow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bakarow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Lee throws a right and a left that Bakarow avoids nicely.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo 2
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Bakarow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakarow throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Bakarow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pizziconi avoids it really well and circles away.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pizziconi as he jumps to the side.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown
and Bakarow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pizziconi thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi blocks a head kick by Bakarow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.#T1#
Pizziconi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pizziconi tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Bakarow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pizziconi regains guard immediately.
Bakarow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakarow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi looking to control.
Pizziconi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Bakarow trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow forces his way into half guard.
Bakarow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bakarow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is defending well.
Bakarow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bakarow seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pizziconi manages to get to full guard. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up from Pizziconi's guard - Bakarow perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD2#
Pizziconi tries to sprawl but Bakarow drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Bakarow gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Bakarow tries to land knees in the clinch but Pizziconi avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Pizziconi jumps guard and drags Bakarow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi pulls Bakarow in close to prevent any damage.
Bakarow wants to stand but Pizziconi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bakarow wants to stand and escape but instead Pizziconi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bakarow wants to improve his position but instead Pizziconi has moved into half guard.
Pizziconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Bakarow is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakarow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bakarow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pizziconi off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for the RNC.
Bakarow struggling to land strikes to the head as Pizziconi covers up.
Bakarow punches Pizziconi on the ear. #SUB2#
Bakarow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pizziconi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Bakarow seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Pizziconi's chin but Pizziconi turns very nicely into Bakarow's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Pizziconi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Pizziconi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bakarow controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses.
Pizziconi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pizziconi won't allow Bakarow to get back to his feet.
Bakarow trying to keep a closed guard but Pizziconi is proving a slippery customer.
Sergey Bakarow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bakarow wants to stand up but Pizziconi is controlling him. #SU#
Pizziconi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bakarow leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Pizziconi feints and as Bakarow raises his hands in defense, Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakarow keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass. #T3#
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Bakarow is looking for a triangle but Pizziconi pushes his legs off easily.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakarow is looking to stand up but Pizziconi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bakarow trying to control the position.
Pizziconi is working Bakarow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakarow is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pizziconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Bakarow has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Bakarow, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Bakarow against the cage but Bakarow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pizziconi's guard.
Pizziconi wants to stand up but Bakarow is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakarow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pizziconi is proving hard to escape from.
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 Osmany Pizziconi will probably get the nod.
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#
Bakarow throws a nice head kick!
Pizziconi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Pizziconi back into the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Bakarow leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakarow throws out the jab.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but Pizziconi shows good takedown defense.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bakarow shoots in and drives through. Pizziconi sprawls well.
Pizziconi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bakarow manages to circle out of the way.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Pizziconi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi tries to clinch up.
Bakarow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pizziconi with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Pizziconi shoots in and bounces Bakarow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bakarow being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pizziconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bakarow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakarow trying to keep a closed guard but Pizziconi is proving a slippery customer.
Bakarow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bakarow wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pizziconi is now in half guard.
Pizziconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Bakarow has his hands clasped together around Pizziconi's back. He's all about the action.
Pizziconi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakarow is trying to control but can't.
Pizziconi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bakarow is defending against the submission attempts here by Pizziconi. #SUB2#
Bakarow looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pizziconi is controlling the pace.
Bakarow is pressing down on Pizziconi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizziconi throws an elbow that misses. Bakarow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pizziconi's guard. Nice move by Bakarow!#REVB#
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Bakarow.
I think Bakarow 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Romanow
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Porfirigo to the mat! Porfirigo manages to get full guard.

Porfirigo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bakarow effectively controlling the action here.
Bakarow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Porfirigo up against the cage.
Bakarow jumps guard but Porfirigo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow lands a jab to the head.
Bakarow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Porfirigo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porfirigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakarow keeps working. #T1#
Bakarow trying to get back to full guard but Porfirigo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Porfirigo tries to control but Bakarow wriggling away.
Porfirigo avoids the attempt from Bakarow to control.
Porfirigo trying to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow gets back to half guard.#T2#
Bakarow tries to roll over but Porfirigo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura but Bakarow is defending well.
Bakarow works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Porfirigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bakarow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bakarow has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow throwing strikes but missing.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Porfirigo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bakarow wants to get back to full guard.
Bakarow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Porfirigo is working away from the top position though.
Porfirigo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Porfirigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bakarow lands a head kick! #T4##TD#
Porfirigo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a kimura but Bakarow is defending it quite comfortably.
Bakarow tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Porfirigo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bakarow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porfirigo, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Bakarow to work.
Porfirigo prevents a body shot from Bakarow.
Bakarow goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bakarow jumps guard. #SUB#
Porfirigo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Porfirigo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakarow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Porfirigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porfirigo's guard. #REVB#
Bakarow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porfirigo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bakarow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Porfirigo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bakarow wants to improve his position but instead Porfirigo has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bakarow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porfirigo. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Bakarow is looking to escape.
Porfirigo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakarow's head.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet.
Bakarow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Porfirigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bakarow is just riding it out for now. Porfirigo eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bakarow tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg. #SU#
Porfirigo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bakarow to get to his feet.
Bakarow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bakarow. #BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow lands with a kick to the temple. Porfirigo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porfirigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porfirigo sprawls well. Porfirigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo sets himself, and Bakarow steps forward looking for the clinch! Porfirigo avoids it this time.#CL2#
Bakarow instigates a clinch.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Porfirigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bakarow was covering up waiting for the punch and Porfirigo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porfirigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakarow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tayaen Porfirigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porfirigo is controlling him.
Bakarow is pulling down on Porfirigo's head. It's preventing any offense from Porfirigo, at least for the moment.
Bakarow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Porfirigo postures up in Bakarow's guard and throws a big left but Bakarow blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Porfirigo trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porfirigo fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow wants to counter with a clinch but Porfirigo pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Porfirigo keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Porfirigo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt - Bakarow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porfirigo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakarow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Bakarow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Porfirigo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Porfirigo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bakarow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between Bakarow's legs - danger averted.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Bakarow kicks Porfirigo off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakarow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away.
A big right from Porfirigo misses.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow is looking to clinch but Porfirigo is avoiding it.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Porfirigo against the cage.

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 Tayaen Porfirigo.
I think Porfirigo 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Bakarow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Bakarow pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakarow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bakarow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jadiel Frost has been cut.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Frost scores with a kick to the body.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bakarow clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bakarow counter with a right hand.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakarow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage. #TD2#
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Bakarow managing to control the position.
Bakarow wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost throws a strike but Bakarow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bakarow stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Frost is rocked!#SUB2#
Bakarow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bakarow.
Oh Frost is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost struggling a bit here.
Bakarow lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow cracks Frost with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bakarow immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Frost is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bakarow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Bakarow!

Event: OFK 446 -
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Hakansson fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Hakansson drives through with a takedown into Bakarow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hakansson trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
Bakarow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bakarow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakansson's head.#SUB2#
Bakarow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bakarow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakarow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakarow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving. #SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakarow defends well.
Bakarow wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up and waves to Hakansson to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson. #TD2#
Bakarow shoots in and gets a takedown into Hakansson's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakarow tries to stand but Hakansson is controlling from the bottom.
Hakansson trying to keep a closed guard but Bakarow is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hakansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hakansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakarow is aware though and is defending well.
Hakansson keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Bakarow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bakarow cracks Hakansson with a solid left hand.
Bakarow works over Hakansson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hakansson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bakarow is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hakansson.
Hakansson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bakarow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
A nice elbow there by Bakarow.
Bakarow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hakansson wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Bakarow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hakansson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hakansson is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
That's time! Hakansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakarow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakansson somewhat.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bakarow moves into range and clinches up with Hakansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakarow tries to clinch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakarow sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hakansson.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bakarow somewhat.
Hakansson throws a series of punches but Bakarow avoids them all with ease.
Hakansson cracks Bakarow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hakansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakarow tries to avoid it but Hakansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakarow to the ground. Bakarow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow throws the kick towards the body but Hakansson avoids it.
Hakansson dodges the punch combination from Bakarow. #T2#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakarow as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Hakansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakarow!

Bakarow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakansson.
Bakarow misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Bakarow jumps into guard, dragging Hakansson to the mat.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakarow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakansson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Bakarow has gone for a leg lock! Hakansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bakarow's guard.#REVR#
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hakansson manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Hakansson is looking for a kimura here.
Bakarow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakarow.#T4#
Bakarow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bakarow stands up over Hakansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakarow stands and throws Hakansson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hakansson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakansson swivels and escapes.
Bakarow tries to clinch up but Hakansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sergey Bakarow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakarow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Hakansson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bakarow!
Bakarow holds on to Hakansson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bakarow struggling a bit here.
Bakarow is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hakansson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Hakansson working away.
Bakarow is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hakansson tries for a kimura but Bakarow is defending well.
Bakarow is trying to buck Hakansson off.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakarow is trying to control Hakansson's posture but Hakansson avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakansson pinned against the cage. Hakansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hakansson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bakarow to the mat! Bakarow manages to get full guard.
Bakarow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakansson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Hakansson looking to pass the guard.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bakarow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hakansson defends well.
Bakarow is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakarow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to clinch up.
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses.
Hakansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakarow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bakarow enables Hakansson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bakarow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hakansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bakarow 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: OFK 437 -
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Misawa misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Misawa back into the cage.
Bakarow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakarow blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Bakarow 's eye.
Bakarow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakarow blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Bakarow avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Misawa rushes Bakarow and presses him up against the cage.
Bakarow avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bakarow's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakarow's defenses.
Bakarow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Misawa up against the cage.#T1#
Bakarow is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa tries to bum rush Bakarow with a series of wild strikes but Bakarow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakarow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Misawa blocks it well.#CL#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Misawa lands a body punch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Misawa. Those never looked like landing.
Misawa misses with a low kick.
Bakarow misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bakarow. #TD2#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Misawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Misawa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakarow swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Misawa. #CL#
Misawa has Bakarow up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakarow blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa blocks the elbow strike.
Bakarow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Bakarow.
Bakarow misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakarow or not.
I was talking to Misawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Bakarow shrugs off.
Bakarow prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Bakarow blocks the elbow strike.
Bakarow misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakarow or not.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakarow's elbow.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakarow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Bakarow tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Bakarow back against the cage.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Bakarow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Misawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.#T4#
Bakarow stalling in the clinch but Misawa improves position.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakarow's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakarow prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Bakarow is looking to control Misawa's arms but Misawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakarow has his back to the cage.
Bakarow wants to break free but Misawa has control.
Bakarow misses with a knee strike.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bakarow looking to stall.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Bakarow controls the action.
Misawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakarow wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bakarow gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Misawa darts in and clinches Bakarow up against the cage.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Bakarow is looking to control Misawa's arms but Misawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakarow has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Misawa cracks Bakarow with a nice body shot.
Bakarow blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mitsu Misawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Misawa closes the distance and pushes Bakarow back into the cage.
Misawa lands a body shot.
Misawa being controlled against the cage.
Bakarow avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.#T1#
Bakarow avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Bakarow wants to get back to striking at distance but Misawa won't allow it.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Bakarow avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Misawa lands a left and a right that send Bakarow crashing to the mat, dazed. Misawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakarow is still on wobbly legs! Can Misawa finish him?
Bakarow looks up at the clock. Bad move! Misawa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bakarow. Misawa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsu Misawa!
A very excited looking Mitsu Misawa 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: OFK 432 -
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Bakarow looks for a takedown but Tawake sprawls well.
Bakarow with a poor takedown
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakarow moves away from the strike by Tawake.
Bakarow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Bakarow rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakarow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tawake avoids it really well and circles away.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bakarow has Tawake up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Bakarow jumps guard but Tawake stands there with Bakarow around his waist. Bakarow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow dives in and grabs Tawake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tawake pushes down on Bakarow's head and hops out.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakarow avoided it.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakarow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tawake dips to his left and cracks Bakarow with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Tawake. No joy for Bakarow on that attempt.
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Bakarow moves out of range easily.
Tawake connects with a right hand. Bakarow shakes it off.
Bakarow shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Bakarow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tawake on his heels. He'll look to pass Tawake's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Tawake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tawake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Bakarow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bakarow fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Tawake.
As Bakarow backs away, Tawake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bakarow doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Bakarow jabs Tawake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakarow's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3##TD2#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tawake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tawake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but Tawake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tawake slips nicely into half guard.
Tawake is looking to stall here but Bakarow recovers full guard.
Bakarow wants to stand but Tawake is controlling the position. #SU#
Tawake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bakarow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bakarow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakarow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tawake 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 Bakarow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakarow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tawake misses with a hook
and Bakarow counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakarow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tawake.#TD2#
Bakarow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tawake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isoa Tawake 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#
Bakarow moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Tawake tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Bakarow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakarow is putting a hurting on Tawake here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up.
No luck for Bakarow with that takedown attempt.
Bakarow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Bakarow blocks a jab.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Tawake tests Bakarow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown. Tawake tries to sprawl out of it but Bakarow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tawake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tawake swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Tawake.#T2#
Bakarow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Bakarow was not able to check.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake is looking to control Bakarow's arms but Bakarow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tawake has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakarow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tawake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakarow scrambles back to his feet.
Bakarow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him. #T3#
Tawake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakarow on the side of the head.
Bakarow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
Tawake lands a left hand.
Bakarow tries to work over Tawake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tawake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tawake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bakarow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tawake after a bit of a struggle.
Tawake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tawake.
Still in the clinch, Tawake scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Bakarow tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake scores with a body shot.
Bakarow shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tawake lands a head kick!
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tawake counters with an outside leg kick.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Tawake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tawake takes a swing at Bakarow's ribcage but misses.
Tawake is looking to slow Bakarow down with leg kicks.
Bakarow moves out of range of the leg kick from Tawake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tawake tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tawake to the ground. Tawake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawake swivels and escapes.
Bakarow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Bakarow in the body.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tawake sprawls well. Tawake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakarow avoided it.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Tawake throws the kick towards the body but Bakarow avoids it.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Tawake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakarow is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bakarow postures up in Tawake's guard and throws a big left but Tawake blocks it.
Tawake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tawake wants to improve his position but instead Bakarow has moved into half guard.
Tawake tries to kick Bakarow off but Bakarow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Bakarow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tawake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tawake is trying to get back to full guard.
Sergey Bakarow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bakarow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU2#
Bakarow decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergey Bakarow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tawake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tawake is looking to land body kicks.
Bakarow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bakarow is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tawake lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Bakarow swinging wildly here.
Tawake tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakarow dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bakarow clinches up with Tawake and pushes him back against the cage.
Tawake lands a body shot.
Bakarow blocks a body shot from Tawake.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
Tawake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Bakarow can't find room to land a body shot as Tawake controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Tawake. #T4##BC#
Tawake breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Tawake lands.
Bakarow checks a low kick from Tawake.
Bakarow looks to clinch
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Tawake.
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!#TD2#
Bakarow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sergey Bakarow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Bakarow controlling him for the moment.
Tawake controls Bakarow momentarily but Bakarow frees himself.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakarow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tawake, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 423-Anderson Vs Calrissian
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakarow.
Lingfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Lingfield clinches.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lingfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bakarow pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Lingfield gets caught flat footed, as Bakarow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow wanted to stand there but Lingfield had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow stopping the sweep attempt from Lingfield.#SUB#
Lingfield looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
Bakarow is looking to work some ground and pound but Lingfield has wrist control.#T1#
Lingfield controlling the position.
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lingfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakarow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingfield.
Bakarow is trying to control the position but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakarow's head.
Lingfield is working Bakarow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield stops Bakarow from standing up.
Bakarow is trying to keep Lingfield in close.
Lingfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lingfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Bakarow trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Bakarow wants to stand but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bakarow tries to clinch but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lingfield sprawls well. Lingfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakarow is just out of range.#TD#
Lingfield drives through with a takedown into Bakarow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lingfield trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield controlling from the top position. #T4#
Bakarow wants to stand and escape but Lingfield is having none of it.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Bakarow seems keen to control Lingfield's posture.
Lingfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lingfield lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lingfield stops Bakarow from standing up.
Lingfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bakarow.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lingfield closes the distance and clinches up with Bakarow, looking for a takedown. Lingfield pushes Bakarow against the cage but Bakarow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow slips under a jab.
Lingfield connects with a looping right hand.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lingfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lingfield is trying to defend but Bakarow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lingfield is looking for a sweep. Bakarow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bakarow lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow not doing much here.
Lingfield is trying to maintain the position but Bakarow is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Bakarow tries to stand and escape but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield 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.
Bakarow stalling away here and it's allowed Lingfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bakarow is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bakarow cracks Lingfield with a solid left hand.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Bakarow wants to get up but he can't break Lingfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lingfield working a defensive guard here. #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.
Bakarow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lingfield circles away.
Lingfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lingfield goes for a double leg but Bakarow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakarow continues to drive forward.
Bakarow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lingfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bakarow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bakarow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lingfield.
Lingfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bakarow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bakarow taking a breather. #T3#
Lingfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Lingfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lingfield is working for takedown but Bakarow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lingfield stops a takedown attempt from Bakarow. #BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lingfield as he jumps to the side.
Lingfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lingfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakarow pinned against the cage. Bakarow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Bakarow has managed to clinch.
Lingfield can't get the takedown. #T4#
Bakarow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lingfield.
Bakarow is trying to stall.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakarow prevents it.
Lingfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakarow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakarow stalling in the clinch but Lingfield improves position.
Bakarow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
Bakarow trying to keep a closed guard but Lingfield is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bakarow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakarow prevents it.
Bakarow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bakarow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Bakarow has Lingfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bakarow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lingfield tumbling to the mat - Bakarow dives into Lingfield's guard.#SUB#
Lingfield has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bakarow should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lingfield has tightened it up now! Bakarow should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFK 415 - Orsic Vs Mangold
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belmond quickly recovers to half guard.
Belmond keeping control of the position.
Belmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmond.
Bakarow stands and throws Belmond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belmond is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bakarow stands up and beckons Belmond to his feet. #TD2#
Bakarow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Belmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmond has a closed guard, preventing Bakarow from standing up.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmond is keeping the position for now.
Bakarow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakarow throws a big right hand that misses.
Belmond managing to control the position.
Belmond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakarow's guard. #REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belmond is fighting to break Bakarow's control of his arms but Bakarow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakarow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bakarow wants to sweep here but Belmond controlling him for the moment.
Bakarow trying to control the position. #T3#
Belmond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakarow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond is looking to clinch but Bakarow is avoiding it.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Belmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Belmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Belmond. #BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Bakarow ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Belmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakarow, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakarow misses with a knee to the head.
Belmond throws an elbow that misses.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the head but Belmond blocks with his arms.
Bakarow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakarow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belmond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bakarow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Belmond forces Bakarow back against the cage and clinches.
Bakarow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Bakarow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sergey Bakarow has been cut.
Belmond has Bakarow pushed against the cage.
Bakarow is struggling to control the position.
Belmond works on Bakarow's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond stalling the fight. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakarow moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Belmond gets tackled into the cage by Bakarow. Bakarow maintains the clinch. #T1#
Belmond managing to block the knees to the body from Bakarow.
Bakarow struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands. #BC2#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Belmond.#CL#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches.
Bakarow has had enough of the clinch but Belmond keeps him there for the moment.
Belmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bakarow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Bakarow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakarow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bakarow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belmond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Belmond lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Belmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Bakarow tries to break free but Belmond pushes him back against the cage.
Belmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakarow.
Belmond has Bakarow pressed against the cage, preventing Bakarow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bakarow lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Itziar Belmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakarow is trying to push Belmond away but Belmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belmond taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
Bakarow is trying to force a seperation but Belmond has the dominant position.#T3#
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmond.
Bakarow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belmond is defending well for now.
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
Bakarow wants to stall.
Belmond avoiding damage as Bakarow throws knees to the body.
Bakarow slowing the pace effectively.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakarow's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Bakarow in his tracks for a moment.
Bakarow is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmond finish him?
Bakarow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Bakarow has Belmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bakarow seems to have recovered his senses.
Belmond pushes Bakarow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Bakarow 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bakarow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belmond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Bakarow looking for a takedown.
Bakarow misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow moves out of range of the leg kick from Belmond.#CL#
Belmond clinches.
Belmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Bakarow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Belmond is looking to clinch but Bakarow is avoiding it.
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakarow shoots for a double leg takedown but Belmond sprawls well. He's pushed Bakarow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Belmond has Bakarow up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
Belmond blocks an elbow strike from Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belmond throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Bakarow pulls guard effortlessly.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Belmond looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Belmond throwing strikes but missing.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Belmond advances to half guard.
Bakarow tries to roll over but Belmond keeps him under control.
Belmond is pressing down on Bakarow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bakarow is holding on for now.
Belmond works his way into full mount!
Belmond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Bakarow is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belmond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bakarow tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow is looking to improve his position but Belmond isn't that keen on the idea.
Sergey Bakarow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmond 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 410 - Knox Vs Jam
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Anjo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakarow is out of range and Anjo settles back down. #TD#
Bakarow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bakarow 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.
Anjo keeping control of the position.
Bakarow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anjo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo looking to control.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Anjo is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Anjo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bakarow has his hands clasped together but Anjo extends and breaks Bakarow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Anjo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Our winner, Yoji Anjo Anjo, 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: OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Rusev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bakarow defends well and Rusev ends up having to push Bakarow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rusev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bakarow is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Rusev is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakarow tries to get to full guard but Rusev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rusev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bakarow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rusev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Bakarow defends it.
Bakarow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rusev prevents Bakarow from standing back up.
Rusev 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.#SUB#
Rusev 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.
Bakarow is looking to escape.
Bakarow keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rusev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bakarow defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bakarow is looking to improve his position.
Bakarow is trying to maintain the position but Rusev is very close to passing his half guard.
Rusev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bakarow defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rusev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but Bakarow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rusev to get the leverage. #T3#
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bakarow wants to get back to full guard.
Rusev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bakarow!
Rusev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bakarow?
Bakarow has given up his back here. #SUB#
Rusev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bakarow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rusev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
Bakarow preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rusev. #SUB#
Bakarow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rusev has the hooks in. Bakarow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rusev softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB#
Rusev is looking for the choke from the back position but Bakarow is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev wants to control but Bakarow is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakarow is in bad spot here.
Rusev struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rusev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown but Bakarow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rusev.
Alexander Rusev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rusev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Bakarow lands a head kick that stumbles Rusev and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Rusev is rocked!
Bakarow stands up over Rusev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Rusev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rusev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rusev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bakarow stopping the sweep attempt from Rusev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakarow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bakarow postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rusev covers up, he's hurt! Bakarow keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bakarow and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bakarow can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Bakarow!

Event: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Santaban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakarow unleashes a big counter combination but Santaban bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bakarow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Santaban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Santaban fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
Santaban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Santaban misses.
Santaban keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow loses concentration momentarily and Santaban pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bakarow crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Santaban finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uniesky Santaban!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Uniesky Santaban made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bakarow. #CL#
Late fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakarow, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakarow.
Bakarow's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Late looks for the body kick but Bakarow saw that one coming.
Late tries to land a leg kick but Bakarow saw it coming and moves away.
Late backing away here, and Bakarow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakarow moves away.
Bakarow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bakarow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow avoids the body shot from Late.
Bakarow wants to counter the offense by Late and move into the clinch position.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakarow checks it well.
Bakarow lands a jab to Late's midsection.
Late misses with a hook to the body
and Bakarow counters with a nice leg kick.
Late has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bakarow throws a jab when Late was well out of range.
Bakarow drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakarow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late! #ROC2#Late is rocked!
Bakarow performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakarow is trying to control the action in half guard but Late is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Late is defending well. #T3##SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand and escape the position. #KD2#
Bakarow drops Late with a left and a right! Oh, Late is hurt - Bakarow dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Late is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late gets back to half guard.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Bakarow sits in half guard.
Late seems to have got his legs back now.
Late trying to control here.
Bakarow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakarow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bakarow wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late gets back to full guard.
Bakarow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Late manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Late pushes Bakarow off and gets back to his feet.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late wants to clinch up but Bakarow keeps it at a distance.
Bakarow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late with a hook.#CL2#
Bakarow rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakarow has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Late gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakarow trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Bakarow tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Bakarow won't allow Late to get back to his feet.
Bakarow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Bakarow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow misses with a few strikes there.
Late throws a series of punches but Bakarow moves out of range.
Late throws a leg kick but Bakarow checks it.
Late tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakarow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Bakarow pushes him off.#CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Late looks to throw the jab but Bakarow is out of range. #T3#
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakarow circles away.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakarow was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Bakarow throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches with his opponent.
Bakarow landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bakarow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bakarow.
Late appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Late and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Late's face. Late staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakarow circles away quickly and effectively.
Late takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakarow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Late will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Late sets himself, and Bakarow steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Late takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bakarow lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Late is looking to wear down Bakarow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Late misses with a combination #KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late!
Bakarow not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Late'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#
Late lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Late against the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with a low kick.
Late wants to clinch but Bakarow slips to the side
and Bakarow counters with a nice body shot.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Late stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bakarow runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Bakarow!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Gomes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Bakarow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakarow jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakarow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakarow's best efforts.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Bakarow has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakarow jumps into side control!
Bakarow advances to full mount.
Bakarow prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Bakarow controlling from the full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes tries to improve his position but Bakarow has taken his back! Bakarow has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gomes tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bakarow pushes Gomes away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Bakarow!

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Liee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakarow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Liee.
Bakarow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liee.
Bakarow fails with the takedown
and Liee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakarow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakarow blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Liee won't allow it.
Liee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakarow.
Liee prevents Bakarow from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Bakarow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brusse Liee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow throws a sloppy head kick
and Liee counters with a crisp right that sends Bakarow to the canvas! Liee follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brusse Liee!
As Brusse Liee got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude.'.

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Novak gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Novak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novak connects with a couple of short punches.
Novak is in close to Bakarow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakarow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Bakarow is going to stand back up.
Well, if Bakarow 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. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Novak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Bakarow's brow.
Novak works over Bakarow with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakarow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novak postures up in Bakarow's guard and throws a big left but Bakarow blocks it.
Novak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak distracts Bakarow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Novak is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakarow has wrist control.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak pushing down on Bakarow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Novak lands with a punch from half guard.
Novak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bakarow!
Novak landing shots from mount.
Novak is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
A big strike lands for Novak! That's really hurt Bakarow and he's turned his back - Novak keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Novak jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!

Event: APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Bakarow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ewgenju Scorfna has been cut.
Bakarow's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scorfna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Scorfna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bakarow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakarow connects with a single shot there.
Scorfna shoots for a takedown but Bakarow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bakarow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakarow scores with a nice body kick.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scorfna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##TD2#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scorfna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakarow wants to stand but Scorfna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bakarow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorfna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakarow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scorfna's guard.
Scorfna keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Bakarow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Scorfna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakarow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakarow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakarow stays in close to Scorfna's body and controls the position.
Scorfna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Scorfna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakarow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow looking to pass the guard.
Scorfna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakarow content to stall in guard here.
Scorfna pulls Bakarow in close to his closed guard and prevents Bakarow from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scorfna trying to control the position.
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakarow misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakarow lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Bakarow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scorfna holding on.#SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Scorfna to his feet.
Scorfna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries for a takedown but Scorfna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scorfna is trying to defend but Bakarow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Scorfna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Scorfna gets tackled into the cage by Bakarow. Bakarow maintains the clinch.
Scorfna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakarow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow has a takedown stuffed.
Bakarow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control.
Scorfna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Scorfna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Scorfna prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
Scorfna being controlled for a moment.
Bakarow trying to control the action but Scorfna is working from the bottom.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.
Bakarow trying to control the position but Scorfna is working away.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorfna can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakarow scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow is looking to take a break and control but Scorfna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bakarow controls the position.
Bakarow working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Scorfna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakarow's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bakarow pulls his head out easily.
Bakarow is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Bakarow is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakarow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scorfna trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up out of the half guard.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorfna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorfna tries to counter with a takedown but Bakarow is quick to defend against it.
Crunch! Bakarow slams his shin into Scorfna's torso.
Bakarow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Scorfna tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Scorfna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow gets full guard.
Bakarow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scorfna controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bakarow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakarow leaves Scorfna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scorfna takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Scorfna back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorfna looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bakarow forces Scorfna back against the cage and clinches.
Scorfna is trying to drag Bakarow to the mat but Bakarow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bakarow pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Scorfna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scorfna's face. Scorfna staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Bakarow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scorfna was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakarow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorfna is keeping the position for now.
Scorfna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Bakarow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Scorfna keeps moving. #T2#
Bakarow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it.
Bakarow is looking to advance position but Scorfna won't allow it.
Scorfna is looking to control Bakarow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scorfna avoid being mounted?
Bakarow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bakarow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scorfna controls his leg. #T3#
Scorfna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scorfna wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ewgenju Scorfna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scorfna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorfna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakarow but Bakarow pushes him off and we're back to square one.#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.
Scorfna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakarow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bakarow landing knees to the head.
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakarow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakarow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakarow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakarow 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Saqqaf misses with a few strikes there.
Saqqaf scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Saqqaf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saqqaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Bakarow trying to control the position.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #T1#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Saqqaf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saqqaf looking to pass the guard.
Saqqaf prevents Bakarow from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saqqaf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bakarow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakarow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakarow walks into a stiff left hand from Saqqaf.#ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Bakarow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saqqaf ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bakarow's jaw. Bakarow's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Saqqaf does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waheed Saqqaf!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bakarow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Bakarow isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakarow trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Bakarow won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Anstey keeps it at a distance.
Bakarow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakarow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anstey is fending him off so far but Bakarow persists. Nope, Anstey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakarow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakarow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Bakarow ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow staying out of range there.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Bakarow sees coming a mile off.
Bakarow moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Anstey jabs Bakarow right on the nose. Bakarow blinks but takes it well.
Bakarow throws a leg kick but Anstey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anstey lands a head shot.
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bakarow misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakarow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anstey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Anstey throws a right hand that Bakarow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakarow also avoids with ease.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakarow was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.#CL#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.
Bakarow looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey tries to circle away but Bakarow has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey wants to break free but Bakarow has control. #T3#
Bakarow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bakarow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Anstey won't allow it. #BC#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Bakarow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakarow avoids a kick to the body.
Anstey throws a big shot that misses.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Anstey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakarow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakarow checks a low kick from Anstey.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Bakarow on that attempt. #T4##TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.
Bakarow is trying to stand.
Anstey is taking a breather. Bakarow 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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#
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Bakarow is predictable there
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!#TD2#
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Bakarow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakarow is being controlled here.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anstey prevents Bakarow from escaping the position.
Bakarow seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow wants to control but Anstey postures up.#T1#
Anstey trying to control the position but Bakarow is working away.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bakarow struggling a bit here.
Anstey working the ground and pound.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Bakarow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bakarow is pushing Anstey's head away, looking to escape. Anstey manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anstey has knocked Bakarow down with a huge combo! Anstey steps away and waves a wobbly Bakarow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Bakarow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakarow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Anstey grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bakarow takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Anstey cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cherokee is defended easily by Bakarow.
Cherokee misses with a head kick.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Cherokee keeps it at a distance.
Cherokee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Cherokee forces Bakarow back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cherokee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherokee stuffs the takedown.
Cherokee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bakarow back to the cage. Cherokee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Cherokee does no damage.
Cherokee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakarow sprawls well. Bakarow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cherokee gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Bakarow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bakarow trying to control the action but Cherokee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cherokee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bakarow. #SUB#
Bakarow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cherokee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cherokee trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Cherokee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Bakarow controlling the action here.
Cherokee tries to roll over but Bakarow keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.
Cherokee is trying to maintain the position but Bakarow is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Cherokee is staying active underneath Bakarow, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cherokee with a poor takedown #CL#
and Bakarow counters by clinching up.
Sergey Bakarow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makhmud Cherokee.
Cherokee is trying to pull guard but Bakarow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cherokee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bakarow smiles and moves away.
Cherokee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakarow shoots for a takedown but Cherokee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Cherokee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakarow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bakarow postures up in Cherokee's guard and throws a big left but Cherokee blocks it.
Cherokee keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakarow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy body kick from Cherokee #TD#
and Bakarow counters with a single leg into guard. Cherokee didn't expect that.
Cherokee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherokee has momentary wrist control but Bakarow slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow tries to stand but Cherokee is controlling from the bottom.
Bakarow is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow prevents Cherokee from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cherokee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bakarow trying to control the position but Cherokee is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cherokee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cherokee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bakarow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherokee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakarow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakarow trying to control the position but Cherokee is working away. #T1#
Cherokee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bakarow off and has taken his back!
Cherokee throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bakarow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cherokee is looking to pass Bakarow's guard but actually Bakarow recovers to full guard.
Bakarow wants to stand and escape but Cherokee is having none of it. #T2##SU2#
Cherokee gets to his feet. Bakarow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cherokee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakarow with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Cherokee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bakarow jumps guard but Cherokee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bakarow has Cherokee pressed against the cage, preventing Cherokee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cherokee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakarow moves away.
Bakarow throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Bakarow backs off Cherokee throws a huge counter combo but Bakarow manages to avoid it all.
Cherokee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakarow is fending him off so far but Cherokee persists. Nope, Bakarow circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cherokee tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cherokee to the ground. Cherokee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherokee paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Bakarow ducks right into an uppercut from Cherokee.
Cherokee fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bakarow dives in and scores a takedown into Cherokee's guard.
Cherokee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bakarow connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Cherokee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakarow trying to control but Cherokee is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bakarow lands a couple of digs.
Sergey Bakarow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cherokee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakarow is aware though and is defending well.
Bakarow stands and throws Cherokee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cherokee prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
Cherokee is not content to let Bakarow control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow scores with punches from side control.
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 Sergey Bakarow will probably get the nod.
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#
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cherokee clinches.
Cherokee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bakarow after a bit of a struggle.
Cherokee fails to pull guard.
Bakarow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cherokee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cherokee prevents a body shot from Bakarow. #TD#
Bakarow has Cherokee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bakarow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cherokee tumbling to the mat - Bakarow dives into Cherokee's guard.
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherokee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Cherokee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Makhmud Cherokee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherokee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sergey Bakarow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makhmud Cherokee.#T1#
A punch combination from Bakarow misses. #TD#
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cherokee quickly recovers to half guard.
Cherokee trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cherokee keeps working. #SUB2#
Cherokee looking for submissions off his back.
Cherokee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakarow is trying to control. Cherokee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Cherokee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bakarow prevents Cherokee from improving his position.
Cherokee looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Bakarow seems to be working for a kimura but Cherokee defends the submission attempt.
Cherokee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bakarow manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Cherokee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
BOOM! Bakarow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bakarow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cherokee wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.#SUB#
Bakarow working for a guillotine from mount but Cherokee is in no mood to give up.
Cherokee wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Cherokee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cherokee is desperately trying to improve his position but Bakarow has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Bakarow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cherokee is looking to escape.
Bakarow unloading with bombs!
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakarow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bakarow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherokee can do to turn this around?
Bakarow lands a couple of good shots and Cherokee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cherokee is taking damage to the body and head.
Makhmud Cherokee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakarow struggling to keep hold of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakarow, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: SFC 2 - Fallas vs. Quark
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into Morikatsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bakarow content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Morikatsu has his feet on Bakarow's thighs here. He's pushed Bakarow off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bakarow screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nasu Morikatsu!
After the fight, Nasu Morikatsu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Bakarow with a poor takedown
and Almunecar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
Bakarow wants to clinch.
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almunecar tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almunecar to the ground. Almunecar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but Bakarow manages to avoid it.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakarow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bakarow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Almunecar is trying to get back to half guard.
Almunecar wants to control but Bakarow postures up.
Almunecar prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
An elbow from Bakarow crashes against the mat.
Almunecar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bakarow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakarow is looking to pass Almunecar's guard but actually Almunecar recovers to full guard.
Almunecar keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Almunecar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bakarow actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Bakarow punching from the bottom.
Almunecar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Almunecar'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.
Almunecar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bakarow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Almunecar trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
Bakarow is trying to control the position but Almunecar postures up.
Almunecar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almunecar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Bakarow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakarow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almunecar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bakarow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand back up.
Almunecar cracks a nice hook into Bakarow's ribs.#TD2#
Bakarow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Almunecar was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakarow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Almunecar keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Almunecar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Almunecar working for a triangle but Bakarow defends it easily. #SUB#
Almunecar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alcide Almunecar 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##TD2#
Bakarow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almunecar to the ground. Bakarow is now in Almunecar's guard.
Almunecar working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakarow defends well.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving. #SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakarow defends well.#T1#
Bakarow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Almunecar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Almunecar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bakarow stays in close to Almunecar's body and controls the position.
Bakarow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Almunecar is controlling Bakarow's posture.#SUB#
Almunecar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakarow defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Almunecar trying to keep a closed guard but Bakarow is proving a slippery customer.
Bakarow passes Almunecar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bakarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almunecar keeps working.
Almunecar trying to control from the bottom.
Bakarow throwing shots but Almunecar is blocking nicely.
Bakarow is looking to take a break and control but Almunecar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almunecar trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Almunecar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow is looking to work some ground and pound but Almunecar has wrist control.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Almunecar keeps moving. #SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a triangle but Bakarow pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Almunecar is looking for a triangle but Bakarow pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Bakarow working some strikes from top position.
Bakarow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Almunecar can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakarow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Almunecar wants to control but Bakarow is keeping busy.
Bakarow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almunecar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almunecar is not content to let Bakarow control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Almunecar looking for submissions off his back.
Bakarow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Almunecar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Almunecar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakarow under the eye.
Almunecar lands with an overhand left.
Almunecar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bakarow. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Almunecar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almunecar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakarow gets a takedown into half guard.
Almunecar wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well. #T1#
Bakarow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Almunecar is trying to stand back up but Bakarow is controlling him
Bakarow slows the pace down in half guard.
Almunecar trying to control here.
Bakarow passes to full mount!
Bakarow throwing strikes here but Almunecar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Almunecar is looking to improve his position but Bakarow isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bakarow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bakarow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bakarow looking to control but Almunecar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bakarow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bakarow wants to control the pace but Almunecar is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Almunecar can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Bakarow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Almunecar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Almunecar and Bakarow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Check out the look on Bakarow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Almunecar tries to bench press Bakarow off him but Bakarow keeps the position.
Bakarow scoring with punches and elbows.
Bakarow wants to control but Almunecar is keeping him busy.
Almunecar tries to buck Bakarow off but Bakarow is having none of it.
Almunecar is trying to control Bakarow's posture but Bakarow avoids it. #T4#
Bakarow misses with the ground and pound.
Bakarow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Almunecar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bakarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almunecar keeps working. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bakarow blocks a jab.
Almunecar lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow is stalling here. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakarow 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: RISE: From the Ashes
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Bakarow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inhanamoto!
Bakarow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bakarow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Inhanamoto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Bakarow control the position. #SU#
Bakarow decides to stand back up. Bakarow steps back and let's Inhanamoto get back to his feet.#T1##KD2#
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Bakarow tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Bakarow back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto scores with a counter punch that sends Bakarow to the canvas! Inhanamoto smells blood - he's punishing Bakarow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bakarow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desu Inhanamoto!
Our winner, Desu Inhanamoto, 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: RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Bakarow shoots and misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakarow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakarow swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakarow slips under a jab from Petrov.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Bakarow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrov!
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakarow 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. #T1##SUB2#
Bakarow swings around for an armbar but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bakarow's guard.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakarow is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Bakarow seems keen to control Petrov's posture.#SUB2#
Bakarow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
Bakarow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Bakarow. #T2##TD2#
Bakarow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Petrov regains guard immediately.
Bakarow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakarow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakarow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrov's head.#SUB#
Petrov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bakarow frees his head nicely. Oh but Petrov has switched to an armbar! Bakarow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kovalevsky Petrov!

Event: RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Carter throws a right and a left that Bakarow avoids nicely.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Bakarow backs away looking to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bakarow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.#TD#
Bakarow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Bakarow stands up.
Bakarow is looking to clinch.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Bakarow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakarow tries to counter by clinching up but Carter breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakarow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Carter #TD#
and Bakarow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bakarow trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Carter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bakarow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bakarow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Bakarow misses with a punch to the body.
Bakarow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter tries to circle away but Bakarow has him pinned against the cage.
Bakarow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Bakarow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.#T2#
Bakarow is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakarow has his back to the cage.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Bakarow is controlling him.#BC#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Carter scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Carter both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakarow throwing strikes but missing.
Carter is trying to keep Bakarow in close. #T3##SUB2#
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
Bakarow passes into half guard.
Bakarow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bakarow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakarow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carter is in a horrible position here. Bakarow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Bakarow lands a big shot to the head and Carter winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergey Bakarow!

Event: RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Bakarow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to control but Bakarow passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to bench press Bakarow off him but Bakarow keeps the position.
Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Bakarow is chipping away with strikes.
Bakarow working the ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to control Bakarow's posture but Bakarow avoids it.
Petrov seems a little lost for a moment, as Bakarow dominates the positioning.
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Bakarow content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bakarow controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Bakarow stalling. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Bakarow is pressing down on Petrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
Bakarow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Bakarow connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Bakarow 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. #SUB#
Bakarow is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Petrov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bakarow has his hands clasped together but Petrov extends and breaks Bakarow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Petrov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kovalevsky Petrov!

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