Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C483: Kemppainen vs Sanford
Date: Dec 14, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abrazos moves forwards but Dratchev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Abrazos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dratchev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abrazos.
Dratchev catches Abrazos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dratchev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Abrazos.
Abrazos throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left and a right from Abrazos both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt - Abrazos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dratchev lands a leg kick that knocks Abrazos off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Abrazos misses its intended target.
Abrazos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abrazos misses with a wild body shot.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abrazos.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abrazos throws out the jab.
Dratchev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abrazos's waist but Abrazos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dratchev off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Dratchev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrazos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Abrazos is keeping the position.
Dratchev trying to control but Abrazos is working from the bottom.
Abrazos keeping full guard, as Dratchev tries to pass. #SUB#
Dratchev has gone for a leg lock! Abrazos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dratchev's guard.#REVB##T2#
Dratchev trying to control the position.
Abrazos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Dratchev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abrazos passes into half guard.
Dratchev tries to roll over but Abrazos keeps him under control.#T3#
Dratchev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dratchev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Dratchev has his foot on Abrazos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abrazos works his way back into a safe position though.
Dratchev is trying to keep Abrazos in close. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abrazos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dratchev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dratchev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
Dratchev throws a head kick that Abrazos semi-blocks.
Abrazos throws a head kick but Dratchev moves out of range.
Abrazos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abrazos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abrazos stuffs the takedown.
Dratchev moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Abrazos does no damage.
Abrazos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abrazos connects with a body shot that sends Dratchev's belly button to the back.
Abrazos connects with a body shot that sends Dratchev's belly button to the back.
Abrazos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Abrazos saw that one coming.
Dratchev blocks the body kick.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Abrazos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abrazos throws a series of punches but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dratchev moves out of range as Abrazos strikes.
Abrazos scores with a body shot.
Abrazos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dratchev moves away.
Dratchev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abrazos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abrazos.
Abrazos misses with a looping left.
Abrazos misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Dratchev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abrazos sprawls well initially but Dratchev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dratchev trying to mount his opponent but Abrazos defends it.
Dratchev is trying to control. Abrazos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dratchev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Abrazos! #T1#
Dratchev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Abrazos is holding on tight.
Dratchev avoids the attempt from Abrazos to control.#SUB#
Dratchev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dratchev wants to control the pace but Abrazos is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev tries to take Abrazos's back but instead Abrazos uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dratchev is pressing down on Abrazos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abrazos is holding on for now. #T2#
Abrazos is not content to let Dratchev control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dratchev is controlling the pace.
Abrazos is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but Abrazos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dratchev to get the leverage.
Dratchev not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Dratchev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pablo Abrazos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dratchev misses the jab.
Dratchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrazos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dratchev.
Abrazos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abrazos throws a sloppy head kick and Dratchev moves out of range easily.
Abrazos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Dratchev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abrazos tries to avoid it but Dratchev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abrazos to the ground. Abrazos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pablo Abrazos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abrazos misses with a wild combination.
Abrazos connects with a body shot that sends Dratchev's belly button to the back.
Dratchev throws a combination. Abrazos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#That has opened up Pablo Abrazos's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Abrazos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abrazos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dratchev has time to react.
Abrazos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abrazos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abrazos throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Abrazos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dratchev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abrazos.
Abrazos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abrazos throws a front kick that sends Dratchev stumbling back into the cage.
Dratchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abrazos.
Abrazos throws a body kick that misses.
Dratchev avoids the head kick by Abrazos.
Dratchev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dratchev tries to land a leg kick but Abrazos saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abrazos! But no joy.
Dratchev shoots in but Abrazos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Abrazos does it's job there.
Dratchev has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrazos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dratchev.
Abrazos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dratchev doesn't seem bothered though.
Abrazos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abrazos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abrazos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dratchev looks to land a right hand but Abrazos moved out of range.
Dratchev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Abrazos scores with a shot to the body.
Abrazos throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Abrazos lands a jab to Dratchev's midsection.
Dratchev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abrazos jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abrazos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Dratchev with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Abrazos. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
Dratchev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abrazos. That one must have hurt.
Dratchev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abrazos jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abrazos scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrazos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dratchev at a distance.
Dratchev throws a chopping leg kick but Abrazos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abrazos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Abrazos does it's job there.
Abrazos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Dratchev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dratchev showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Dratchev misses with a head shot. Abrazos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Abrazos keeping full guard, as Dratchev tries to pass.
Dratchev won't allow Abrazos to get back to his feet.
Dratchev tries to free his leg and advance position but Abrazos is retaining full guard.
Abrazos wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling the position.
Dratchev trying to control but Abrazos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrazos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Dratchev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abrazos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abrazos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abrazos! #REVB#
Dratchev is trying to improve his position.
Abrazos wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling his arm.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abrazos working away.
Dratchev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abrazos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abrazos wants to stand but Dratchev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pablo Abrazos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dratchev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dratchev regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Abrazos pushes his legs off easily.
Abrazos tries to stand but Dratchev is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Abrazos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abrazos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Abrazos!
A less than humble Pablo Abrazos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Surkho Dratchev was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C475: Kemppainen vs Oneil
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1#
Dziuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Dratchev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whack! Dratchev lands a heavy head kick that drops Dziuda. The ref tackles Dratchev to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dziuda was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C469: Choi vs Love
Date: Nov 02, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Tengri saw that one coming.
Tengri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dratchev goes for a double leg but Tengri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tengri continues to drive forward.
Tengri appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tengri clinches up with Dratchev and pushes him back against the cage.
Tengri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tengri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tengri blocking some punches.
Tengri misses with a body punch.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Tengri controls the action.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Tengri struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Dratchev has a couple of punches blocked by Tengri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tengri is defending well.
Tengri misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dratchev.
Tengri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Tengri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Tengri. #T1##TD2#
Dratchev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tengri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tengri trying to control the position but Dratchev manages to sink in the hooks.
Tengri turns into Dratchev and is now in his guard.
Tengri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tengri continues to stall.
Tengri won't allow Dratchev to get back to his feet.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Tengri is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dratchev working for a triangle but Tengri defends it easily. #T2#
Dratchev looking to control. #SUB2#
Dratchev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tengri is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Tengri pushes his legs off easily.
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Tengri controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dratchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tengri won't allow Dratchev to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Dratchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tengri defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dratchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tengri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tengri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dratchev is trying to keep Tengri in close.
Dratchev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dratchev throws out a loose jab but Tengri uses good head movement to avoid it. #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.
Dratchev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Tengri.
It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dratchev.
Tengri slips under a jab.
Dratchev throws a series of punches but Tengri avoids them all with ease.
Tengri looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dratchev shoots for a takedown but Tengri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dratchev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tengri is able to avoid easily.
We've been informed that Dratchev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dratchev lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dratchev.
Dratchev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tengri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dratchev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tengri.#CL#
Tengri forces Dratchev back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tengri breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tengri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tengri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Dratchev throws a leg kick #KD#
and Tengri counters with a head kick that drops Dratchev to the mat! Dratchev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tengri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dratchev.
Dratchev looks to land a left hand but Tengri moved out of range nicely.
Dratchev swings widly with a right hand
and Tengri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Dratchev.
Nice body kick there by Tengri.
Dratchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Tengri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dratchev goes for a double leg but Tengri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tengri continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Tengri misses its target.#T1#
Dratchev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Munkh Tengri is winning the standup battle so far.
Dratchev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tengri counters with a stiff right hand.
Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev keeps the fight on the outside.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Dratchev misses with a takedown
and Tengri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
Tengri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dratchev throws an off balance right hand
and Tengri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dratchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Tengri, which made it look bad.
Tengri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Dratchev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
Tengri checks a leg kick.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the body
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tengri. That's going to slow Dratchev down.
Dratchev dives in and grabs Tengri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tengri pushes down on Dratchev's head and hops out.
Tengri connects with a nice looking jab.
Tengri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dratchev can do to turn this around?#CL#
Tengri takes the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tengri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
A short left from Tengri.
Tengri lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Tengri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Tengri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Tengri digs a right hand underneath Dratchev's ribcage. Dratchev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tengri is leaning against Dratchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Tengri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tengri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tengri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dratchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tengri's elbow.
Tengri digs a right hand underneath Dratchev's ribcage. Dratchev let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Tengri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tengri throws a head kick that misses.
Dratchev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tengri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tengri connects with the punch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Tengri finds it's target.
Tengri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dratchev. That did some damage!
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD#
Tengri feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dratchev sprawling to the canvas! Dratchev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tengri finish him?! #KD#
Tengri sends Dratchev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tengri is motioning to the referee to let Dratchev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dratchev is rocked!#CL#
Tengri rushes Dratchev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dratchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Tengri finish him?
Good body shot from Tengri.
Dratchev seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Tengri as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Tengri - that landed with a thud.
Tengri lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tengri lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tengri breaks from the clinch.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
enabling Tengri to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Munkh Tengri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tengri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dratchev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dratchev throws a lazy head kick
letting Tengri counter with a right hand.
Dratchev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dratchev misses with a hook.
Dratchev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Tengri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Tengri saw that one coming.
Tengri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Tengri circles away easily
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tengri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dratchev has time to react.
Tengri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Tengri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Tengri clinches up with Dratchev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev walks into a stiff left hand from Tengri.
Dratchev scores with a body shot.
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Dratchev.
Munkh Tengri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tengri keeps Dratchev at a distance using the push kick.
Dratchev with a poor takedown
and Tengri counters with a nice body shot.
Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.#KD#
Tengri drops Dratchev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dratchev looks back up at him and smiles so Tengri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tengri. Tengri obviously looking to wear him down.
Tengri misses with a body shot. #T2#
Dratchev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tengri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tengri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dratchev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Tengri pushes Dratchev up against the cage in a clinch.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Tengri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tengri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tengri.
Tengri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tengri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dratchevs head.
Tengri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tengri pushes Dratchev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tengri lands an uppercut.
Tengri lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A short left from Tengri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tengri.
A short left from Tengri.
Tengri prevents a body shot from Dratchev.
Tengri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Tengri.
Tengri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munkh Tengri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tengri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.
A short right from Tengri on the inside. #BC#
Tengri breaks the clinch.
Tengri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the body
and Tengri counters with a low kick, right behind Dratchev 's knee.
Tengri connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Tengri closes the distance and clinches.
Tengri digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tengri lands with a left to the head.
Dratchev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tengri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tengri lands a shoulder strike.
Tengri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dratchev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Tengri. #BC#
Tengri breaks the clinch.
Tengri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Surkho Dratchev's cut even more.#KD#
Tengri lands a big head kick that sends Dratchev tumbling to the mat! Tengri takes a step backwards and waves Dratchev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dratchev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dratchev is defended easily by Tengri.
A counter left hand to the body from Tengri misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Munkh Tengri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tengri 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Munkh Tengri!
A relieved looking Munkh Tengri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C462: Queiroz vs Wright
Date: Oct 12, 2025

#R1#
Chika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dratchev throws out a leg kick but Chika moves out of range and Dratchev only half commits.
Dratchev lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
Dratchev lands a head shot.
Chika throws a body shot but no joy.
Dratchev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Dratchev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dratchev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dratchev has hold of Chika's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chika seems comfortable defending it but Dratchev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chika is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chika is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dratchev couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Surkho Dratchev!
An out of breath Surkho Dratchev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C459: Bashir vs Sang Hun III
Date: Sep 28, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Dratchev drives through with a takedown into Brady's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dratchev stands and throws Brady's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Dratchev swings around for an armbar but Brady sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dratchev's guard.#SUB2#
Dratchev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dratchev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brady is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev controlling Brady's posture. #SUB2#
Dratchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Dratchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brady stays in close to Dratchev's body and controls the position.
Dratchev looking to control.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dratchev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dratchev is looking to stand up but Brady isn't so interested in that idea.
Brady postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dratchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Dratchev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab.
Dratchev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Brady steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dratchev. That one must have hurt.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
and Brady counters with a straight right hand.
Dratchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Dratchev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brady avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Dratchev misses with a right hand
and Brady counters with a left to the body.
Brady lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dratchev throws a poor cross that misses
and Brady counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dratchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Brady, which made it look bad.
Brady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brady wants it to stay on the feet.
Yung Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Brady punishes Dratchev's body with a nice straight punch.
Dratchev looks winded!
Dratchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brady.
A punch combination from Brady misses.
Brady on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Dratchev misses with a kick to the body
and Brady counters with a low kick, right behind Dratchev 's knee. #CL#
Brady rushes Dratchev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dratchev is trying to drag Brady to the mat but Brady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dratchevs head.
Dratchev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brady cracks Dratchev with a nice body shot.
Brady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brady tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Brady back against the cage.
Brady tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
Brady lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Brady.
Brady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brady.
Brady tries to work over Dratchev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Brady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brady misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Dratchev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady lands with a nice body kick.
Brady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brady takes one on the button.
Dratchev throws a right hand that misses
and Brady counters with a left to the body.
Brady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dratchev doesn't seem bothered though.
Brady stuns Dratchev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Brady lands a big head kick that sends Dratchev tumbling to the mat! Brady takes a step backwards and waves Dratchev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brady lands a body shot.
Brady throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brady throws a leg kick which misses Dratchev's front leg but catches the back leg as Dratchev tries to avoid it. #T1#
A low kick from Dratchev is predictable there
and Brady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
Brady stuffs the takedown attempt from Dratchev. Dratchev gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Brady was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dratchev.
An inside leg kick from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev throws an off balance right hand
and Brady scores with a counter punch that sends Dratchev to the canvas! Brady smells blood - he's punishing Dratchev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dratchev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yung Brady!
A very excited looking Yung Brady 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.
Surkho Dratchev was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C453: Queiroz vs Jankovic
Date: Sep 07, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Dratchev's body.
Dratchev moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor wants to clinch.
Dratchev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor moves out of range as Dratchev throws a body kick.
Okafor works the jab nicely.
Dratchev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dratchev scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dratchev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Okafor is looking to clinch.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Dratchev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Okafor gets caught flat footed, as Dratchev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dratchev is looking to advance position but Okafor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Dratchev wants to hold on but Okafor pushes him away.
Dratchev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor controlling from mount. #T2#
Okafor with the ground and pound from mount.
Okafor controlling the position easily from mount.
Okafor prevents Dratchev from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dratchev blocking the ground and pound.
Dratchev is trying to escape the mount.
Okafor avoids the attempt from Dratchev to control.
Okafor controlling his opponent. #T3#
Okafor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dratchev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Okafor controlling from the full mount.
Dratchev working to try and regain half guard.
Dratchev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okafor.
Dratchev is looking to control Okafor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dratchev avoid being mounted?
Okafor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dratchev trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Okafor wants to take a breather but Dratchev is having none of it.
Okafor prevents Dratchev from improving his position.
Okafor is keen to just control but Dratchev is a slippery customer.
Dratchev is trying to get back to full guard.
Okafor working Dratchev over with strikes.
Okafor trying to control the action but Dratchev is working from the bottom.
Dratchev wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy.
Dratchev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dratchev under the eye.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Dratchev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okafor cracks Dratchev with a good jab.
Okafor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dratchev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev takes one on the button.
Moses Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okafor if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev staying out of range there.#T1#
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor checks a leg kick nicely.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor misses the jab.
Dratchev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dratchev moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev misses with a hook.
Okafor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Dratchev dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev is looking for a counter combo.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Dratchev counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dratchev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Okafor. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
Okafor lands a jab to Dratchev's midsection.
Okafor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moses Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
A punch lands to the side of Dratchev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okafor misses with a double jab
and Dratchev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okafor but Okafor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Dratchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Dratchev pushes him away.
Dratchev walks into a left hand.
Dratchev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Dratchev seems unphased.
Dratchev throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Dratchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Dratchev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dratchev takes one on the button.
Okafor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dratchev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dratchev manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Dratchev with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dratchev manages to avoid it.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor cracks Dratchev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dratchev manages to avoid it.
A big left from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev throws a body kick that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev'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#
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Dratchev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dratchev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Dratchev slips the punch.
Okafor throws a one two combo.
Dratchev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dratchev throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dratchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okafor lunges at Dratchev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dratchev's hand.
No joy there for Dratchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dratchev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Dratchev's ribs.
Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dratchev shoots in looking for a takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl out of it but Dratchev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okafor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okafor looks to land a combination but Dratchev avoids it well. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dratchev on the side of the head.
Dratchev misses with a body kick.
Dratchev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab.
Okafor jabs Dratchev right on the nose. Dratchev blinks but takes it well.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dratchev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dratchev in his tracks.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dratchev. Dratchev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor blocks a head kick by Dratchev.
Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Okafor.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor is looking to clinch.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Dratchev ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Dratchev is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Okafor closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Dratchev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Dratchev.
Dratchev seems to have got his legs back now.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a body shot.
A short right from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dratchev.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Dratchev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dratchev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moses Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Okafor!
In his post fight interview, Moses Okafor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C448: Jiang vs Wieland
Date: Aug 24, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dratchev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dratchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shida is just out of range.
Dratchev looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Dratchev cracks Shida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shida connects with a crisp jab.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dratchev misses with a hook.
Shida throws a head kick that misses
and Dratchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev throws a right and a left that Shida avoids nicely.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev moves out of range as Shida throws a body kick.
Shida swings widly with a right hand
and Dratchev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Dratchev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shida defends well and Dratchev ends up having to push Shida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dratchev connects with a looping right hand.
Shida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dratchev throws a low kick, looking for Shida's leg but Shida calmly moves out of range.
A lazy left from Dratchev finds it's target.
Shida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dratchev loads up on a big right hand but Shida slips the punch.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Dratchev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dratchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Shida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev stuns Shida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dratchev lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Dratchev scores with a nice right hand.
Shida checks a leg kick.
Dratchev throws a leg kick but Shida checks it.
Shida is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dratchev.
Nice straight punches there by Dratchev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dratchev.
Shida avoids the head kick by Dratchev. #KD2#
Dratchev drops Shida with a beautiful combination! Shida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dratchev is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Shida is rocked!
Dratchev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shida counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dratchev cracks Shida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Dratchev lands a big right hand that sends Shida crashing to the mat! Dratchev stays standing though and waves Shida back to his feet!
Oh Shida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shida seems to have got his legs back now.
Shida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dratchev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dratchev throws a big shot that misses.
Shida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dratchev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dratchev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Shida.
Shida walks into a stiff left hand from Dratchev.#T4#
Dratchev thows a leg kick but Shida checks it
and Shida counters with a left and a right that stings Dratchev.
Shida throws a lazy right hand but Dratchev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Shida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dratchev.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Dratchev moved out of range.
Dratchev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dratchev.
Shida walks into a jab.
Dratchev throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a good, hard body kick but Dratchev shrugs it off.
Dratchev misses with a takedown
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dratchev misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dratchev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dratchev. That did some damage!
Dratchev throws the kick towards the body but Shida avoids it.
Dratchev throws a hook but Shida avoids it easily.
Shida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dratchev throws an overhand right that lands on Shida's shoulder, as Shida tries to avoid the shot.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Dratchev manages to avoid it.
Dratchev moves forwards but Shida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dratchev darts in looking for a takedown but Shida gets double underhooks and turns Dratchev into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev loads up on a big right hand but Shida slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Shida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dratchev.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeda Shida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shida moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Shida misses the target.
Dratchev throws an overhand right that lands on Shida's shoulder, as Shida tries to avoid the shot.
Shida slips a jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a wild body shot.
Dratchev throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Dratchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dratchev somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Dratchev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dratchev misses with a right hand
and Shida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Dratchev connects with a nice looking jab.
Shida looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Shida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
Shida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dratchevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dratchev fails with the takedown
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda Shida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Shida.
Dratchev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dratchev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Dratchev misses with an uppercut.
Shida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dratchev slips a jab from Shida.
Dratchev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shida with a body shot.
Dratchev misses with a left hand
letting Shida counter with a right hand.
Shida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dratchev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dratchev misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shida misses with a kick to the body.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dratchev.
Shida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Shida is looking to counter with a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shida might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dratchev shoots for a takedown but Shida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dratchev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shida - the referee stops the clock and Dratchev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shida. Dratchev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.#T4#
Shida scores with a nice body kick.
Shida throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Shida moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Shida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dratchev is trying to break the clinch but Shida is controlling him.
Dratchev is trying to pull guard but Shida has him pressed against the cage.
Shida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Dratchev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dratchev fails to pull guard.
Shida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Dratchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Shida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Shida scores with a jab to the head.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Dratchev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Shida misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Shida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dratchev, pushing him back against the cage.
Shida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shida.
Shida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shida tries to work over Dratchev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Shida lands a left hand.
Shida lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shida. #T1#
Shida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dratchev has Shida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dratchevs head.
Dratchev blocking some punches.
Dratchev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shida tries to work over Dratchev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Shida.
Shida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Still in the clinch, Shida scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Shida there.
Dratchev throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shida slaps away a takedown attempt from Dratchev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dratchev just manages to avoid it.
Takeda Shida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dratchev.
Shida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Dratchev throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.
Shida throws a quick counter head kick but Dratchev was just out of range.
Dratchev tries to land a body kick
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Dratchev misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Dratchev is rocked!
Shida steps in with a hook that catches Dratchev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Shida follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dratchev looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Surkho Dratchev spoke after the fight, saying 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C444: Santos vs Dewitt II
Date: Aug 10, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Tama.
We've been hearing reports that Tama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dratchev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dratchev scrambles back to his feet.
Dratchev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dratchev tries to bum rush Tama with a series of wild strikes but Tama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tama feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dratchev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama slips under a jab from Dratchev.
Tama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tama ducks right into an uppercut from Dratchev.
Dratchev drops Tama with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dratchev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nikora Tama spoke after the fight, saying 'There is no dishonour in losing honestly, and I did that tonight. The warrior spirit doesn't die easily though, and I'll be back.'.

Event: C440: Santos vs Kemppainen
Date: Jul 27, 2025

#R1#
Dankovich dodges the punch combination from Dratchev.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Dankovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dankovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dratchev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dankovich pinned against the cage. Dankovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dratchev moves out of range as Dankovich throws a body kick.
Dratchev misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dratchev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dankovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dratchev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dankovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Dratchev.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Dankovich circles away easily
letting Dankovich counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev throws a leg kick
and Dankovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev is looking to clinch but Dankovich is avoiding it. #T1#
Dankovich throws a lazy right hand but Dratchev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dankovich checks a leg kick.
Dratchev works Dankovich's body with a nice hook.
Dratchev misses with a series of wild punches.
Dankovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dratchev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dankovich.
Dratchev throws a push kick but Dankovich slaps the foot to one side.
Dankovich steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Anzor Dankovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dratchev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Dratchev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dankovich misses its intended target.
Dratchev swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich lands a front kick.#T2#
Dratchev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dankovich counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich lands a jab to the nose.
Dankovich has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#TD#
Dratchev drives through with a takedown into Dankovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dankovich controlling Dratchev's posture.
Dratchev postures up.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Dankovich keeps moving.
Dratchev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dankovich's guard.
Dratchev is trying to control. Dankovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dankovich can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Dratchev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dratchev trying to control from half guard but Dankovich is working away. #SUB#
Dratchev 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.
Dratchev trying to control the pace.
Dratchev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dratchev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dankovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dankovich defends it well. #SUB#
Dratchev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dankovich is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Surkho Dratchev!
A relieved looking Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C436: Santos vs Sanford II
Date: Jul 13, 2025

#R1#
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dratchev.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Dratchev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dratchev misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dratchev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Dratchev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from Dratchev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dratchev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Dratchev has an Americana. Anderson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dratchev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dratchev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C429: Sanford vs Olsen II
Date: Jun 22, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev staying out of range there.
Dratchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Joe.
Joe misses with a looping right.
Dratchev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dratchev off to one side.
Joe avoids the head kick by Dratchev.
Dratchev blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dratchev throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Dratchev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Dratchev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joe. That's going to slow Dratchev down.
Dratchev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Dratchev lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dratchev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev misses with a series of wild punches.
Dratchev throws a front kick aimed at Joe's knee but Joe avoids it well.
Dratchev tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Dratchev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dratchev trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Dratchev tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard. #T2#
Joe is trying to control the position but Dratchev postures up.
Dratchev trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Dratchev pushes down on Joe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dratchev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe wants to improve his position but Dratchev is controlling well.
Dratchev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Dratchev is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dratchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dratchev's back!
Joe wants to control but Dratchev is keeping busy.
Dratchev is really stuck here.
Joe is not going to allow Dratchev to sit and survive in this position.
Joe tries to get the hooks in deep but Dratchev pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Joe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dratchev wants to control his opponent's hands but Joe gets his hands free.
Dratchev is really stuck here. #T4#
Dratchev trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Joe working for a choke but Dratchev is defending well. #SUB2#
Joe seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dratchev's chin but Dratchev turns very nicely into Joe's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dratchev.
Dratchev stands and throws Joe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dratchev throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dratchev avoids it.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Joe lands a nice knee to the body.
Joe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dratchev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dratchev managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Dratchev managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dratchev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dratchev blocks it with crossed arms.
Joe lands a body punch.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe pushes Dratchev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Joe.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dratchev is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Dratchev is trying to break the clinch but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Dratchev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Dratchev manages to break the clinch.
Joe ducks right into an uppercut from Dratchev.
Joe lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Dratchev tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.
Dratchev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dratchev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dratchev blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Dratchev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dratchev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe throws a head kick but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev misses with a two punch combination.
Joe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe tries to clinch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev cracks Joe with a good jab.
Joe throws a hook but Dratchev avoids it easily.
Dratchev slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Dratchev moves out of range of the leg kick from Joe.
Dratchev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
Joe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dratchev rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dratchev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Joe.
Dratchev tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe is leaning against Dratchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joe blocking some punches.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Dratchev avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe lands a body shot.
Joe is working Dratchev over against the cage.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Dratchev blocks it.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Cottoneye Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Dratchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dratchev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joe obliges.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dratchev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Joe.
Dratchev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
Joe digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
Joe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dratchev is defending well for now.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Dratchev blocks with his arms.
Dratchev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cottoneye Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Joe.
Joe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dratchev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joe's sensitive parts.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joe connects with an inside leg kick.
Dratchev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Dratchev.
Joe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dratchev misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Joe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Joe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dratchev is out of range.
A head kick misses from Dratchev. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Joe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joe.
Dratchev scores with a hook.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
Dratchev goes for a double leg but Joe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joe continues to drive forward.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dratchev blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Joe.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Dratchev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joe obliges.
Joe lands a nice knee to the body.
Joe lands a good knee to the midsection. Dratchev won't want to take too many of those.
Joe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe working Dratchev over with knees to the body.
Joe lands a good knee to the midsection. Dratchev won't want to take too many of those.
Joe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Joe lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Joe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dratchev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joe can turn it around.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Dratchev is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dratchev is defending well for now.
Joe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Joe.
Dratchev wants a takedown.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Dratchev blocks with his arms.
Joe digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Joe.
Joe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joe gets through Dratchev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dratchev jumps guard but Joe stands there with Dratchev around his waist. Dratchev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Dratchev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Joe.
Dratchev can't get the takedown.
Dratchev takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Dratchev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dratchev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
Joe scores with a push kick.
Dratchev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dratchev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cottoneye Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A jab lands there for Joe.
Dratchev lands with a nice combination. Joe backs away looking to recover.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
Dratchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dratchev with a nice calf kick.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Dratchev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joe did well to prevent Dratchev getting side control.#SUB#
Dratchev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe trying to control but Dratchev postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cottoneye Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cottoneye Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Cottoneye Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Surkho Dratchev spoke after the fight, saying 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C424: Sang Hun vs De Geno
Date: Jun 01, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dewitt's head.
Dratchev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dratchev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dratchev shoots and misses
and Dewitt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dratchev darts in looking for a takedown but Dewitt gets double underhooks and turns Dratchev into the cage.
Dratchev throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with a nice body shot.
Dratchev looks winded!
Dratchev throws a lazy head kick
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.#KD#
Dewitt sends Dratchev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dewitt is motioning to the referee to let Dratchev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev throws a series of punches but Dewitt avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dratchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Dratchev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
Dratchev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewitt. That's going to slow Dratchev down.
Dratchev motions for Dewitt to come forward. Dratchev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dewitt.
Dewitt avoids the head kick by Dratchev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dratchev. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dewitt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dratchev misses with a left hand #KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Dratchev toppling to the canvas! Dratchev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Dratchev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dratchev scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Dratchev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dewitt was covering up waiting for the punch and Dratchev finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Dewitt uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Dratchev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Dewitt is not content to let Dratchev control the position.
Dewitt pushes Dratchev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dratchev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dratchev is looking to take a break and control but Dewitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Dewitt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Dratchev moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dewitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dratchev swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Dratchev wants a takedown.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev goes for a takedown attempt but Dewitt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dewitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dratchev misses with a double jab
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Surkho Dratchev's cut even more.
Dewitt takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Dratchev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dewitt. That did some damage!
Dratchev moves to clinch but Dewitt breaks away #KD#
and Dewitt counters with a head kick that drops Dratchev to the mat! Dratchev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Dratchev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dewitt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
Dratchev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dewitts head. #KD#
Dewitt drops Dratchev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dratchev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dewitt keeps control of Dratchev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewitt.
Dratchev seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards. #TD2#
Dratchev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dewitt regains guard immediately.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dewitt is looking to stand up but Dratchev isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dewitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Dewitt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dratchev throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Dewitt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dratchev! Dewitt lets Dratchev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dratchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dratchev connects with a crisp jab.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Dewitt ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev feints and then cracks Dewitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dewitt down.
Dewitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dratchev darts in looking for a takedown but Dewitt gets double underhooks and turns Dratchev into the cage.
And Dewitt counters with a quick kick to the body but Dratchev blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Dewitt blocks the leg kick.
Dratchev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dewitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dratchev throws a looping overhand right but Dewitt ducks down to avoid it.
Dratchev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dewitt counters with a left to the body.
Dewitt feints a jab and as Dratchev dips his head, Dewitt unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Dratchev right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Dratchev falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dewitt smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Surkho Dratchev was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C418: Santos vs Dewitt
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Dratchev throws a low kick but Kingston moves out of range easily.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dratchev lands a two punch combo.
Kingston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dratchev throws the kick towards the body but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev throws a lazy head kick
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dratchev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Kingston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Dratchev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dratchev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Dratchev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dratchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dratchev somewhat.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dratchev shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Dratchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Dratchev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dratchev.#TD#
Dratchev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston is trying to escape back to his feet but Dratchev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dratchev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingston is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dratchev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dratchev's guard! Nice work there by Kingston!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Dratchev looking to control but Kingston passes into half guard.
Kingston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Dratchev trying to control here.
Dratchev is doing well to control the position and prevent Kingston from advancing to side control.
Dratchev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dratchev actively working from the bottom here.
Dratchev trying to control but Kingston postures up.
Dratchev wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dratchev controlling the position for now.
Kingston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sydney Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kingston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dratchev is looking to improve his position.
Dratchev is controlling Kingston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kingston prevents Dratchev from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dratchev throws the kick towards the body but Kingston avoids it.
A jab from Dratchev misses.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dratchev.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dratchev.

Kingston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Dratchev misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dratchev is defended easily by Kingston.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the body
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dratchev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dratchev.
Dratchev takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Kingston moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dratchev moves away.
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston scores with a head kick. Dratchev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dratchev connects with a leg kick.
Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Kingston misses.
Dratchev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Dratchev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dratchev counters with a three punch combo that has Kingston backing up. Kingston nods at Dratchev to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Dratchev moves away and avoids it.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dratchev somewhat.#T3#
Dratchev tries to clinch up.
Dratchev fails with the takedown.
Jab by Kingston.
Kingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev lands with a right hand.
Dratchev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Dratchev throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Kingston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick lands for Dratchev.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Dratchev slips a jab from Kingston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev throws a leg kick
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Dratchev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Dratchev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dratchev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dratchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dratchev throws a sloppy body shot
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dratchev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dratchev throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kingston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dratchev is out of range.
Dratchev closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Dratchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitch Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Dratchev moves away and avoids it.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Kingston tries to sprawl but Dratchev drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kingston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dratchev is on him like a limpet, forcing Kingston back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Dratchev connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Dratchev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dratchev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dratchev looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Dratchev moved out of range nicely.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dratchev.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dratchev. That's going to slow Kingston down.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dratchev shoots and misses
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev works Kingston's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Dratchev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dratchev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Dratchev misses
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dratchev's head backwards.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily#KD2#
and Kingston counters with a nice right hand that sends Dratchev toppling to the canvas! Dratchev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kingston finish him?!#ROC2#Dratchev is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
Kingston throws the left hand but Dratchev avoids the punch easily.
Dratchev takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Dratchev throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Dratchev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingston is trying to defend but Dratchev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kingston trying to hold on to Dratchev's head to control him but Dratchev postures up. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Kingston regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingston 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Kingston!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Kingston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev motions for Torvik to come forward. Dratchev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Dratchev manages to avoid it.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Dratchev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torvik lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Torvik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Dratchev 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.
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!
Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses.
Torvik controlling the position.
Dratchev won't allow Torvik to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dratchev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Torvik 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.
Dratchev trying to control but Torvik is working from the bottom.
Dratchev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Torvik.
Torvik keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dratchev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dratchev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torvik counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Dratchev pushes Torvik up against the cage in a clinch.
Dratchev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Torvik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Torvik controls the action. #TD2#
Dratchev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Torvik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dratchev is working away from the top position though.
Torvik tries to roll over but Dratchev keeps him under control.
Dratchev is looking to stall here but Torvik recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dratchev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torvik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dratchev throwing strikes but missing.
Dratchev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dratchev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torvik's guard.
Torvik wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Dratchev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik trying to hold on to Dratchev's head to control him but Dratchev postures up. #SUB2#
Dratchev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torvik sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dratchev in particular looking to stall.
Dratchev thows a huge punch but Torvik dodges it nicely.
Dratchev is thwarting Torvik's attempts to control the position.
Dratchev is just content to waste time from the top position. Torvik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torvik working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dratchev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Dratchev shoots in but Torvik avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Torvik takes the fight into the clinch.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Dratchev pulls Torvik into guard.
Torvik trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Torvik controlling him for the moment.
Torvik advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dratchev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dratchev is looking for a sweep.
Dratchev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torvik controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Torvik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dratchev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torvik's best efforts.
Dratchev is looking for a sweep. Torvik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dratchev wants to control but Torvik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torvik is keen to just control but Dratchev is a slippery customer.
Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torvik.
Dratchev controlling the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Torvik is trying to control. Dratchev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dratchev misses with a head kick. #T3#
Dratchev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dratchev dips to his left and cracks Torvik with an uppercut!
Dratchev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torvik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Dratchev.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dratchev was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Sven Torvik is winning the standup battle so far.
Dratchev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dratchev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven Torvik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torvik throws a hook but Dratchev blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Dratchev.
Dratchev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev scores with a punch to the head.
Dratchev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torvik backs up against the cage.
Dratchev slips under a jab from Torvik.
Dratchev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Dratchev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Torvik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dratchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
letting Torvik counter with a right hand.
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torvik is looking to counter punch.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Torvik scores with a nice strike.
Torvik misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Dratchev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Torvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torvik is on top in guard. #REVR#
Torvik stopping the sweep attempt from Dratchev.
Torvik is fighting to break Dratchev's control of his arms but Dratchev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Torvik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torvik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Dratchev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Dratchev scores with a takedown into Torvik's guard.
Torvik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torvik is working hard here to advance position.
Dratchev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dratchev won't allow Torvik to sweep him here.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Dratchev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torvik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dratchev has Torvik in his guard.#REVR#
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Torvik controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dratchev controls Torvik momentarily but Torvik frees himself.
Dratchev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Dratchev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torvik tries to get to full guard but Dratchev has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Dratchev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Torvik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dratchev 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.
Torvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dratchev forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dratchev lands with a punch from half guard.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torvik tries to get to full guard but Dratchev has control of the leg.
Dratchev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Torvik is defending well.
Dratchev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Torvik is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Dratchev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dratchev working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Torvik slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dratchev seems to be looking for submissions.
Torvik wants to control but Dratchev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torvik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dratchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dratchev's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Torvik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dratchev just looking to survive in the bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surkho Dratchev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dratchev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dratchev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dratchev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Dratchev has Bonaparte up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte stops a takedown attempt from Dratchev.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Bonaparte manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Bonaparte has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Dratchev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bonaparte regains guard.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Bonaparte is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dratchev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonaparte dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaparte wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bonaparte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev controls Bonaparte momentarily but Bonaparte frees himself. #T1#
Bonaparte wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dratchev 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.
Bonaparte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dratchev's guard.
Dratchev has control of Bonaparte's left arm, preventing Bonaparte from doing any damage.
Bonaparte won't allow Dratchev to sweep him here.
Dratchev is adopting a defensive guard.
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Bonaparte controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Bonaparte is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaparte wants to get up but he can't break Dratchev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dratchev throws a right hand that Bonaparte ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonaparte also avoids with ease.
No luck for Dratchev with that takedown attempt.
Maximilian Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.#TD2#
Dratchev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Dratchev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dratchev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bonaparte is trying desperately to improve position.
Dratchev unloads with some shots from mount but Bonaparte bucks and avoids them well.
Bonaparte is trying desperately to improve position.
Dratchev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonaparte looks a forlorn figure.
Dratchev looking to control but Bonaparte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dratchev has control of Bonaparte's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonaparte regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Bonaparte really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonaparte is just holding on here. Dratchev manages to take his back.
Dratchev misses with an elbow to the head.
Bonaparte tries to roll but Dratchev sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dratchev controls the position.
Well, with Dratchev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bonaparte is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dratchev wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev shoots in and drives through. Bonaparte sprawls well.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev lands with a nice body kick.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev scores with a shot to the body.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonaparte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dratchev tries to land a front kick but Bonaparte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dratchev misses the target.
Bonaparte tried to counter with a leg kick but Dratchev avoided it.
Dratchev throws a right hand that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonaparte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dratchev shoots and misses
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick. #T1#
Bonaparte lunges at Dratchev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dratchev's hand. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Bonaparte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dratchev moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off.
Dratchev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximilian Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dratchev's knee momentarily.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dratchev thuds his right hand into Bonaparte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dratchev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dratchev misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Bonaparte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonaparte is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dratchev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonaparte.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dratchev clinches up against the cage.
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonaparte after a bit of a struggle.
Dratchev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Bonaparte lands a hook that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Bonaparte manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Bonaparte scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bonaparte. #T3#
Bonaparte lands with a light punch inside.
Bonaparte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte landing knees to the head.
Dratchev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev blocking some punches.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body.
Dratchev avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
Dratchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
Bonaparte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Dratchev.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonaparte after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Dratchev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dratchev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dratchev throws a head punch that misses.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximilian Bonaparte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonaparte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dratchev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonaparte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Bonaparte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dratchev is trying to break the clinch but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bonaparte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dratchev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Dratchev misses
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body shot.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Dratchev misses with a combination
and Bonaparte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bonaparte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maximilian Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dratchev's hands.
Dratchev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Dratchev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonaparte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonaparte trying to control the position here.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Bonaparte keeps moving.
Dratchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonaparte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximilian Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaparte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonaparte'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.
Surkho Dratchev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonaparte continues to stall.
Bonaparte wants to control the position but Dratchev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Dratchev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bonaparte trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonaparte has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dratchev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonaparte is looking to control Dratchev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonaparte avoid being mounted?#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.
Bonaparte throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dratchev shoots in and bounces Bonaparte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bonaparte is trying to keep Dratchev in close.
Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Bonaparte.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dratchev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dratchev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dratchev throws a big right hand that misses.

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 Maximilian Bonaparte.
I think Dratchev 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C404: Shida vs Chai II
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Rua looks to throw the jab but Dratchev is out of range.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Dratchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
Dratchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dratchev has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.#TD#
Dratchev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dratchev is in Rua's guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev preventing the sweep.
Dratchev stops Rua from standing up.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dratchev wants to get up but he can't break Rua's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Rua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wanderlei Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Dratchev has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dratchev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dratchev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dratchev misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Dratchev throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Dratchev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Rua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dratchev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet. #T2#
Dratchev wants to stand but Rua is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dratchev forces his way into half guard.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Dratchev sits in half guard.
Rua wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. Dratchev eventually gives up the hold.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura here.
Dratchev trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Dratchev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dratchev prevents Rua from improving his position.#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.#SUB#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rua has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dratchev prevents Rua from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
Dratchev lands a right hook to the body.
Dratchev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Dratchev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dratchev looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#That has opened up Wanderlei Rua's cut even more.
Dratchev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dratchev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Rua ducks straight into an uppercut from Dratchev and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rua manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Rua is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dratchev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dratchev throwing strikes but missing.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Dratchev passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Dratchev is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua is pressing down on Dratchev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dratchev is working Rua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Dratchev looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Dratchev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rua working a defensive guard but Dratchev passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dratchev to get the leverage.
Dratchev stops Rua from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Dratchev is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
Dratchev is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua tries to roll over but Dratchev keeps him under control.
Dratchev trying to control the pace. #T3#
Dratchev uses his free foot to push down on Rua's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rua.
Dratchev unloads with some shots from mount but Rua bucks and avoids them well.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Dratchev trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
Dratchev wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Dratchev seems content to control.#T4##SUB#
Dratchev is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
Dratchev prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua is not content to let Dratchev control the position.
Dratchev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Wanderlei Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dratchev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Dratchev persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Wanderlei Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Dratchev 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet. #T1#
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Dratchev won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Dratchev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Dratchev is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dratchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dratchev to get the leverage.
Dratchev wants to free his trapped foot but Rua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rua is looking to control Dratchev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?
Rua tries to roll over but Dratchev keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dratchev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dratchev.
Dratchev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rua!
Rua has given up his back here. #SUB#
Rua fending off the submission attempt from Dratchev. #T3#
Rua is trying to stand back up.
Rua trying to control the position but Dratchev manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Dratchev is persistently looking for the submission but Rua is defending it well.
Rua wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rua is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Rua defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dratchev's arms. #SUB#
Dratchev looking to break Rua's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rua remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dratchev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Dratchev is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rua has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dratchev has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rua taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dratchev doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Surkho Dratchev!
A very excited looking Surkho Dratchev 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: C397: Duran vs Hogg
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev misses with a low kick.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dratchev sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Handerson.
Dratchev throws a sloppy head kick and Handerson moves out of range easily.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but Dratchev avoids it well and moves away.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Dratchev rushes Handerson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Handerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dratchev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Handerson defending well as Dratchev loads up on a big left hand.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Handerson slips a jab from Dratchev.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Dratchev shoots in and bounces Handerson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dratchev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Handerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dratchev won't allow Handerson to sweep him here.
Dratchev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Handerson gets back to half guard.
Dratchev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Handerson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Handerson trying to hold on to Dratchev's head to control him but Dratchev postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Handerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dratchev.
Handerson is looking to control Dratchev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Handerson avoid being mounted?
Handerson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dratchev controlling the action here.
Dratchev tries to pass to full mount but Handerson defends it.
Handerson trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Dratchev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Handerson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dratchev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handerson is keeping the position for now.
Dratchev trying to control but Handerson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dratchev misses with a straight left.
A combination from Dratchev does no damage.
Dratchev goes for a double leg but Handerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Handerson continues to drive forward.
Dratchev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handerson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dratchev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Handerson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dratchev throws a head kick that Handerson semi-blocks.
Dratchev throws a hook to the side of Handerson's head but Handerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dratchev sprawls and moves away.
Handerson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev shoots in but no luck this time.
Dratchev looks for a takedown but Handerson sprawls well.
Dave Handerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dratchev misses with a right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Handerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handerson looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handerson manages to avoid it.
Handerson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev tries to bum rush Handerson with a series of wild strikes but Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dratchev throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Handerson lands strikes from half guard.
Handerson lands with a punch from half guard.
Surkho Dratchev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dratchev has hold of Handerson's hands but Handerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Handerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dratchev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Handerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev has hold of Handerson's hands but Handerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dratchev is controlling Handerson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Handerson lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Dratchev won't allow Handerson to pass to mount.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dratchev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dratchev keeping control of the position.
Dratchev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dratchev looking for submissions off his back.
Handerson wants to pass to mount but Dratchev is defending the position.
Dratchev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handerson's back!
Dratchev gets his hands free as Handerson looks to control.
Handerson tries to break free. #T2#
Handerson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Handerson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dratchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dratchev's back!
Dratchev wants to escape the position.
Dratchev keeps trying to improve his position.
Handerson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Handerson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev tries to escape the position.
Dratchev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Handerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dratchev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dratchev!
Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Handerson.#T3#
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Handerson keeps moving.
Handerson working a defensive guard here.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Handerson is keeping the position.
Dratchev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Handerson looking to control.
Dratchev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Handerson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dratchev uses it to pass to side control.
Dratchev working away.#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.
Dratchev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handerson keeps working.
Handerson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev working away.#SUB2#
Dratchev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Handerson wants to control but Dratchev postures up.
Handerson is looking for a sweep.
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 Dave Handerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dratchev tries a head kick but it misses.
Handerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dratchev misses with a straight left.
Handerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Handerson saw that one coming.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Handerson as he avoids it easily.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but Dratchev avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handerson swivels and escapes.
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handerson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dratchev. Dratchev obviously looking to wear him down.
Dratchev throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Handerson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dratchev's guard.#T1#
Handerson wants to control from the top but Dratchev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Handerson is proving a slippery customer.
Handerson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Handerson stopping the sweep attempt from Dratchev.
Dratchev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dratchev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Handerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Handerson preventing the sweep.
Handerson wants to pass the guard but Dratchev is keeping the position.
Handerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Handerson trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom.
Handerson preventing the sweep.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Dratchev keeps moving. #T3#
Handerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dratchev is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Handerson slips a straight right by Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Handerson's waist but Handerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dratchev off to one side.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but Dratchev avoids it well and moves away.
Dave Handerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a few strikes there.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Handerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dratchev goes for a double leg but Handerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Handerson continues to drive forward.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dratchev misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dratchev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Handerson is looking for a kimura but Dratchev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Handerson to get the leverage. #T4#
Dratchev is not content to let Handerson control the position.
Handerson controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Handerson.
Handerson wants to control but Dratchev is keeping him busy.
Dratchev wants to control but Handerson is keeping busy.
Dratchev taking some punishment here, with Handerson in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Handerson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Handerson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Handerson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Handerson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Handerson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Surkho Dratchev spoke after the fight, saying 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C394: Dorado vs O Brien II
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Dratchev misses with a hook
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos avoids the head kick by Dratchev.
Dratchev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dratchev misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Santos gets caught flat footed, as Dratchev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dratchev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dratchev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dratchev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Santos parries the strikes from Dratchev easily there. Dratchev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santos to escape. #SUB2#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dratchev is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dratchev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dratchev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dratchev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dratchev but great work by Santos.
Dratchev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Dratchev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos is not content to let Dratchev control the position.#SU2#
Dratchev postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Santos to stand up.
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Dratchev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dratchev with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dratchev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Dratchev throws a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Santos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dratchev misses with a head kick.
Dratchev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dratchev misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
A good leg kick by Dratchev.
No luck for Dratchev with that takedown attempt.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
Dratchev misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos tried to counter with a leg kick but Dratchev avoided it.
Santiago Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Santos is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Dratchev misses
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Dratchev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dratchev looks winded!#KD#
Santos cracks Dratchev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dratchev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Santos finish him?
A shot to the body from Dratchev misses
and Santos counters with a hugh head kick that removes Dratchev from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Santiago Santos!
Surkho Dratchev was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C391: Sanford vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Duterte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duterte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dratchev.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
Duterte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dratchev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duterte. Dratchev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dratchev connects with an inside leg kick.
Dratchev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duterte thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from Dratchev.
Duterte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Dratchev coming out on top.
Duterte ducks under a wild hook from Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a head kick.
Duterte raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte jabs Dratchev right on the nose. Dratchev blinks but takes it well.
Dratchev throws a sloppy head kick and Duterte moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dratchev dodges the punch combination from Duterte.
Dratchev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duterte.
Dratchev misses with a left hand
and Duterte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Duterte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duterte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dratchev.#KD#
Dratchev knocks Duterte to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Duterte is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Duterte is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Dratchev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Duterte to his feet.
Dratchev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duterte.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Dratchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duterte moves away.
Dratchev needs to keep his hands up - Duterte had a free shot at his head there.
Dratchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Rodrigo Duterte's cut even more.#T2#
Duterte misses the jab.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte ducks under a wild hook from Dratchev.
Duterte misses with a hook.
Dratchev connects with a right hand. Duterte shakes it off.
Dratchev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dratchev throws a sloppy head kick and Duterte moves out of range easily.
Duterte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Duterte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev throws a right hand that Duterte ducks under and follows up with a left that Duterte also avoids with ease.
Rodrigo Duterte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Duterte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
Duterte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Dratchev lands a nice shot that snaps Duterte's head back.
Dratchev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duterte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duterte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dratchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Duterte, which made it look bad.
Duterte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duterte cracks Dratchev with an open hand slap.
Dratchev closes the distance and clinches up with Duterte, looking for a takedown. Dratchev pushes Duterte against the cage but Duterte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duterte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duterte checks the leg kick.
Dratchev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duterte tries a head kick but it misses.
Duterte misses with the combination. #T4#
Dratchev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Dratchev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dratchev is looking to take a break and control but Duterte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions off his back.
Duterte is looking to get back to is feet but Dratchev passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Dratchev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duterte, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Dratchev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duterte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duterte takes a swing at Dratchev's ribcage but misses.
Dratchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duterte can do to turn this around?
Dratchev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duterte's sensitive parts.
Duterte scores with the left hand. Dratchev knows he should have avoided that one.
Dratchev keeps Duterte at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Dratchev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duterte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Dratchev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Duterte is trying to escape and Dratchev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Duterte is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dratchev! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Surkho Dratchev!
An out of breath Surkho Dratchev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Rodrigo Duterte had this to say: 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at California Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake leaves Dratchev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake misses with a shot to the body
and Dratchev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Dratchev throws a counter combo.
Dratchev ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Dratchev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake misses with a double jab
and Dratchev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Dratchev saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dratchev.
Dratchev sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
A big left from Dratchev misses.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Dratchev throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Drake stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Dratchev follows into mount!
Dratchev punching from mount but Drake doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dratchev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dratchev controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Drake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dratchev. #SUB2#
Dratchev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drake is on top in guard. #SU#
Drake gets to his feet - Dratchev follows without any prompting.
Good exchange - Dratchev coming out on top.#CUT2#JD Drake's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Dratchev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dratchev won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Dratchev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drake, up you get! #T3#
Dratchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake with a hook.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dratchev misses with a wild combination.
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.#KD2#
Dratchev sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Drake to the ground! Dratchev dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Drake is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dratchev is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dratchev extends the arm and Drake is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
JD Drake was interviewed post fight and said 'It's Miller Time'.

Event: C383: Dorado vs Jones III
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Jacira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Jacira ducks right into an uppercut from Dratchev. #CUT2#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Jacira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacira digs a good body shot into Dratchev's ribs.
Dratchev tries to bum rush Jacira with a series of wild strikes but Jacira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Dratchev sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jacira to the ground! Dratchev dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Jacira is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacira is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Jacira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacira wants to hold on but Dratchev pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jacira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dratchev. #SUB2#
Dratchev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jacira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacira can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Dratchev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dratchev lands a big elbow.
Dratchev lands a big elbow - Jacira is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jacira is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C376: Chai vs Obaminator
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Rua connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Wanderlei Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Rua scores with the left hand. Dratchev knows he should have avoided that one.
Dratchev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev scores with a hook.#TD#
Dratchev scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua keeping full guard, as Dratchev tries to pass.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully. #SU#
Dratchev stands up from Rua's guard - Dratchev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dratchev gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
A shot to the body from Rua misses
and Dratchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dratchev.
A swing and a miss from Dratchev.
Rua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dratchev scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Wanderlei Rua's cut even more.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Dratchev saw that one coming.
Dratchev throws a quick counter head kick but Rua was just out of range.
Dratchev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rua misses with a hook.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dratchev.
Dratchev connects with an inside leg kick.
Rua misses the jab.
Dratchev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rua sprawls and moves away.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Dratchev had a free shot at his head there.
Wanderlei Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Dratchev drops Rua with a big left hand and mounts him. Rua is in big trouble! #ROC#Rua is rocked!#SUB#
Dratchev has control of Rua's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rua regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Dratchev finish him?
Dratchev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rua in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rua to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
During a confident post fight interview, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C370: Handerson vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Night misses with a hook to the body
and Dratchev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Night scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Night jabs at Dratchev's body.
Night has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation in the buildup to the fight.
Night connects with the punch.
Night just misses with a punch to the body.
Dratchev misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Night counters with a nice right hand that sends Dratchev toppling to the canvas! Dratchev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Night finish him?!
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!
Night jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dratchev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Night keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Night moves out of range of the body kick from Dratchev. #KD#
Night feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dratchev sprawling to the canvas! Dratchev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Night finish him?!
Night tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dratchev is aggressively charging in as Night backs up avoiding any damage. Night tosses out a jab and Dratchev runs right into it face first! Dratchev is out cold! Night dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dratchev's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Werewolf Night!
During a confident post fight interview, Werewolf Night thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: C362: Duran vs Saitoh
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Clarke throws a push kick but Dratchev slaps the foot to one side.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarke is defended easily by Dratchev.
Clarke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dratchev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Dratchev has managed to clinch. #TD#
Clarke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dratchev is trying to get back to half guard.
Clarke is putting a hurting on Dratchev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dratchev gets back to half guard.
Dratchev wants to control but Clarke is keeping busy. #T1#
Dratchev is trying to stand.
Dratchev is trying to control but can't.
Dratchev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dratchev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES2#
Dratchev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Clarke is on him like a limpet, forcing Dratchev back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dratchev misses with a kick to the body.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dratchev misses with a few strikes there.
Dratchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dratchev blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Clarke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Dratchev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dratchev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Clarke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dratchev eats them both and turns towards Clarke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev lands a front kick.
Clarke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dratchev with the inside leg kick.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarke throws out the jab.
Dratchev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dratchev cracks Clarke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Dratchev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dratchev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Clarke gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Dratchev has one foot on Clarke's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dratchev.
Clarke has a takedown stuffed.
Dratchev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clarke will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Dratchev tries to clinch there but Clarke circles away.
Clarke throws a body punch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clarke will feel that in the morning.
Dratchev scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Clarke tries to land a front kick but Dratchev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dratchev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dratchev blocks a low kick nicely.
Dratchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dratchev sprawls and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dratchev. #CL2#
Dratchev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarke looking for a takedown.
Clarke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dratchev prevents it.
Clarke has Dratchev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dratchev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Dratchev.
Dratchev clobbers Clarke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev misses with a wild combination.
Dratchev scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Dratchev clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dratchev lands with a shot to the body.
Dratchev tries to clinch up but Clarke circles away and keeps his distance.
Clarke throws a head kick but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dratchev stalks Clarke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clarke's face. Clarke staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Dratchev closes the distance and clinches.
Dratchev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarkes head.
A short right from Dratchev.
Dratchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Dratchev scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Dratchev moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Dratchev breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Dratchev bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Clarke! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Clarke is trying to keep Dratchev in close.
Dratchev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Dratchev wants to get up but he can't break Clarke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Dratchev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clarke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dratchev has Clarke in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dratchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarke defends it easily.#T1#
Dratchev wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dratchev is trying to hold Clarke in close to prevent damage but Clarke has managed to pass into half guard.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
Dratchev is trying to maintain the position but Clarke is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Dratchev is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dratchev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dratchev trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke stops Dratchev from getting back to his feet.
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Dratchev's hands, connecting with Dratchev's forehead.
Dratchev looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Dratchev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Surkho Dratchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Clarke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dratchev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
Dratchev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clarke is working for takedown but Dratchev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke is trying to drag Dratchev to the mat but Dratchev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dratchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clarke tries for a takedown but Dratchev manages to get underhooks.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Clarke controls the action.
Dratchev lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Clarke is looking to score with low kicks.
Clarke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dratchev to score with a decent uppercut.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Dratchev catches Clarke napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Clarke to the canvas! #ROC2#Clarke is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Dratchev gets to his feet - Clarke follows without any prompting.
Oh Clarke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dratchev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dratchev is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Clarke flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Clarke is out cold! Dratchev holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
A relieved looking Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mark Clarke stepped up to the mic, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: CCC 83
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dratchev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Dratchev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face fails to land with a series of punches.
Dratchev tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Dratchev moves into the clinch.
Dratchev misses with a punch on the inside.
Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face looking to slow down the pace here.
Dratchev lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dratchev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Face or not.
Face is trying to stall.
Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Dratchev is leaning against Face and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dratchev struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Face is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dratchev is trying to pull guard but Face has him pressed against the cage.
Dratchev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dratchev.
Face is breathing heavily.
Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dratchev is working for takedown but Face is calmly controlling the position for now.
Face lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Dratchev wants the takedown. Face is fighting it off but Dratchev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Face's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dratchev is looking to work some ground and pound but Face has wrist control.
Dratchev content to stall in guard here.
Dratchev advances position into side control!#T2##SUB2#
Dratchev has hold of Face's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Face seems comfortable defending it but Dratchev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Face is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Face is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dratchev couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Surkho Dratchev!
Our winner, Surkho Dratchev, 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: CCC 78
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Dratchev has closed the distance and engaged Francis in a clinch.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Dratchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dratchev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Dratchev throws a head punch that misses.
Francis misses with some punches.
Dratchev wants a takedown.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Francis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev wants a takedown but no success here.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
A short uppercut from Francis.
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis scores with a shoulder strike.
Francis slowing the pace effectively.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dratchev is trying to pull guard but Francis has him pressed against the cage.
Francis tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Dratchev.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dratchev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Francis is defending well.
Francis pushes Dratchev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis scores with a shot to the side of Dratchev's head.
Francis blocks a body shot from Dratchev.
Dratchev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Francis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dratchev tries a body shot but Francis blocks it.
Dratchev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Francis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Dratchev tries to work over Francis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dratchev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Francis prevents it. #T2##TD2#
Dratchev pulls Francis into guard.
Francis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev is trying to keep Francis in close.
Francis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Francis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev looking for a sweep. Not yet Dratchev, not yet.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dratchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francis defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dratchev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francis won't allow Dratchev to sweep him here. #T3#
Francis pushing down on Dratchev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dratchev trying to hold on to Francis's head to control him but Francis postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Francis in particular looking to stall.
Dratchev is looking to control Francis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dratchev avoid being mounted?
Francis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Dratchev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Dratchev is trying to get back to full guard.
Dratchev won't allow Francis to pass to mount.
Dratchev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Francis slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dratchev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dratchev.
Francis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dratchev looking for a sweep. Not yet Dratchev, not yet.
Francis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dratchev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Francis is one step ahead there.
Francis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Francis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev looks for the body kick but Francis saw that one coming. #CL2#
Dratchev clinches up against the cage.
Dratchev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Francis is defending well.
Jayson Francis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dratchev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Francis.
Francis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dratchev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dratchev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dratchev can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Francis.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dratchev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Francis is trying to maintain a safe position but Dratchev gets an underhook and turns Francis into the cage.
Dratchev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Francis after a bit of a struggle.
Francis has Dratchev pushed against the cage.
Dratchev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Francis pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Dratchev moves into the clinch.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Dratchev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Francis regains guard immediately.
Dratchev is fighting to break Francis's control of his arms but Francis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dratchev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Francis is keeping the position for now.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving. #T2#
Dratchev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francis is pulling down on Dratchev's head. It's preventing any offense from Dratchev, at least for the moment.
Francis'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.
Francis trying to control the position.
Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dratchev clinches with his opponent. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Francis.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis is pressed up against the cage. Dratchev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Francis down to the mat. Francis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dratchev drives through and clinches with Francis against the cage.
Francis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Francis.
A short right from Francis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Francis on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dratchev blocking some punches.
Francis throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dratchev takes a shot to the head.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Dratchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis works on Dratchev's body with a couple of short punches.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Dratchev blocking some punches.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land. #BC2#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dratchev misses with a low kick.
Francis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Francis has been cut.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev 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.
A low kick from Dratchev is predictable there
letting Francis counter with a right hand.
Francis blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Francis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Francis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dratchev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at Gunplay MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dratchev throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev throws a low kick, looking for Francis's leg but Francis calmly moves out of range.
Dratchev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Francis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dratchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francis tried to counter with a leg kick but Dratchev avoided it.
Francis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dratchev. That did some damage!
Dratchev tries to score with a low kick but Francis moves his leg out of the way.
Francis throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Francis. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dratchev blocking some punches. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev is trying to drag Francis to the mat but Francis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Francis misses with some punches.
Dratchev looking for a takedown.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Francis.
Nice body punch from Francis.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Francis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dratchev wants to take the fight to the mat but Francis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Francis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dratchevs head.
Francis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dratchev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dratchev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Francis.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Francis scores with a shot to the side of Dratchev's head.
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!
Dratchev tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Dratchev back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a body shot but Francis blocks it.
Dratchev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francis lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Francis manages to get underhooks.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Francis to keep the fight standing.
Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Francis lands an uppercut.#T3#
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Dratchev.
Francis pushes Dratchev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis lands with a left to the head.
Dratchev presses Francis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Francis has Dratchev pushed against the cage.
Francis scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Dratchev manages to pull guard.
Dratchev being controlled here, momentarily.
Dratchev wants to sweep but no luck.
Francis wants to get up but he can't break Dratchev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
Francis is stalling in the full guard.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Francis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Francis pushes his legs off easily.
Francis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jayson Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Francis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Dratchev misses.
Francis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Dratchev throws a lazy body kick
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Francis, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Francis!
A less than humble Jayson Francis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Surkho Dratchev spoke after the fight, saying 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: CCC 66 : Obama vs Dratchev
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dratchev's head backwards.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Dratchev that sends Obama to the canvas. Obama tries to scramble back to his feet but Dratchev brings him back down into side control.
Dratchev trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dratchev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama stops Dratchev from passing to mount.
Dratchev is still trying to improve position.
Obama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dratchev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Obama is not content to let Dratchev control the position.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Dratchev tries to score with some ground and pound. Obama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dratchev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dratchev wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Obama has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Obama stops Dratchev from passing to mount.
Obama dodges the ground and pound from Dratchev.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dratchev in side control, throwing shots but Obama defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Dratchev.
Dratchev with the ground and pound but Obama regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dratchev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Obama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev punching from mount but Obama doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dratchev controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dratchev throwing strikes here but Obama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
Dratchev trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
Obama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
Dratchev with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Obama defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dratchev.
Obama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dratchev tries to control but Obama wriggling away. #T4#
Dratchev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Obama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Obama is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Obama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dratchev unloads with some shots from mount but Obama bucks and avoids them well.
Dratchev wants to control the pace but Obama is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Dratchev moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
Obama gets through Dratchev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dratchev wants a takedown but no success here.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
Dratchev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Obama finds it's way through Dratchev's defenses. #T1#
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dratchev. That did some damage!
Obama digs a good body shot into Dratchev's ribs.
A good leg kick by Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a double jab
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dratchev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dratchev throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Dratchev.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama throws a sloppy head kick and Dratchev moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Dratchev misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama misses with a shot to the body
and Dratchev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Dratchev is predictable there
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Dratchev misses with a double jab #CL#
and Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dratchev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Obama instigates a clinch.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Dratchev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dratchev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Dratchev's ribcage. Dratchev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama is leaning against Dratchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Obama is leaning against Dratchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Obama as the two fighters clinch.
Obama tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Obama works on Dratchev's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama presses Dratchev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Tom Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama is working Dratchev over against the cage.
Obama lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Obama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dratchev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Obama - the referee stops the clock and Dratchev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Obama. Dratchev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Obama has managed to clinch.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Obama tries to work over Dratchev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Dratchev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Obama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dratchev is hanging on to Obama's back as he tries to escape.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama trying to control but not successfully.
Dratchev has the hooks in. Obama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Obama needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Obama is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Surkho Dratchev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama avoids the strikes from Dratchev.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Dratchev tightening his grip on Obama, looking for the choke.
Dratchev struggling to land strikes to the head as Obama covers up. #T2#
Obama breaks Dratchev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dratchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obama content to stall in guard here.
Dratchev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dratchev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dratchev looking to control.
Obama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dratchev working a defensive guard but Obama manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dratchev is trying to escape the position but Obama is controlling the position.
Dratchev is looking to regain half guard here but Obama keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dratchev is trying to escape the position but Obama is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dratchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dratchev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Dratchev looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dratchev takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obama is able to avoid easily.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Dratchev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obama is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Good leg kick by Dratchev.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Obama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dratchev connects with a body shot.
Dratchev throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dratchev throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
Dratchev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Dratchev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dratchev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obama is looking to clinch but Dratchev is avoiding it. #T2#
Dratchev misses with a left hand
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Obama throwing a counter right hand but Dratchev manages to avoid it.#CL#
Obama moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obama after a bit of a struggle.
Dratchev is working for takedown but Obama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Dratchev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Obama.
Obama lands a shot to the body.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Obama is working Dratchev over against the cage.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama pushes Dratchev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Dratchev is rocked!
Obama misses with a body punch.
Dratchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dratchev seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama controlling the action here for a moment.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.#T4#
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dratchev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Obama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dratchev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obama after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dratchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dratchev.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama had his way with Surkho Dratchev in that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tom Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dratchev tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dratchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Dratchev.
Dratchev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dratchev.
Dratchev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dratchev slips a straight right by Obama.
Dratchev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Obama misses.
Dratchev throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dratchev drops Obama with a nice combination! Dratchev dives into Obama's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Obama is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully.
Oh Obama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dratchev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Dratchev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dratchev throws an elbow that misses. Obama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dratchev's guard. Nice move by Obama!#REVR##SUB2#
Dratchev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obama 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. #SUB2#
Dratchev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obama defends well.
Obama is stalling in the full guard.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Dratchev working for a triangle but Obama defends it easily.
Dratchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obama stays in close to Dratchev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Obama'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.
Dratchev working a defensive guard here.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dratchev is trying to keep Obama in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Dratchev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Obama tries to clinch there but Dratchev circles away.
Dratchev is looking for the big counter here.#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.
Dratchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dratchev misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Obama gets tackled into the cage by Dratchev. Dratchev maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Dratchev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obama cracks Dratchev with a nice body shot.
Dratchev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama is working Dratchev over against the cage.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.

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 Tom Obama.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tom Obama, 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.
Surkho Dratchev was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: CCC 48 : Hernandez vs Battleby
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Oren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Nice body kick from Oren.
Oren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oren throws a lazy right hand but Dratchev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Dratchev.
Oren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oren thumps Dratchev with a low kick.
Oren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Oren.
A swing and a miss from Dratchev.#CL2#
Dratchev takes the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oren digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oren lands a body shot. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oren.
Dratchev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Oren manages to break the clinch.
Oren throws a looping overhand right but Dratchev ducks down to avoid it.
Dratchev checks the leg kick.
Dratchev with the counter takedown but Oren avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dratchev checks a leg kick. #KD2#
Dratchev lands a high kick to the side of Oren's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Dratchev dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dratchev is one step ahead there.
Dratchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Oren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oren wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling the position.
Oren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dratchev preventing the sweep.
Dratchev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oren looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dratchev pushes down on Oren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Dratchev 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.
Dratchev passes to side control.
An elbow from Dratchev crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Dratchev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dratchev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oren keeps working. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Oren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oren is looking to regain half guard here but Dratchev keeps moving and retains side control.
Dratchev works to advance to full mount. Oren defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dratchev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oren because Dratchev loaded up on that one.
Oren is squirming around, avoiding Dratchev's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Oren avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev throwing strikes here but Oren is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dratchev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dratchev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oren is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dratchev has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Oren is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Surkho Dratchev!
An out of breath Surkho Dratchev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tarik Oren had this to say: 'Congrats, bro. I'm go back stronger!'.

Event: CCC 33 : Fedetenko vs Thompson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Torres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dratchev is looking to score with low kicks.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Dratchev lands a nice hook to Torres's body. Torres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dratchev is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Dratchev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Dratchev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Dratchev is out of range.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Dratchev is out of range.
Torres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dratchev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev misses with a body shot.
Torres misses with a straight left.
A jab from Torres misses.
Torres cracks Dratchev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dratchev lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Dratchev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres cracks Dratchev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Torres misses with an uppercut
and Dratchev counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Torres has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
A very excited looking Surkho Dratchev 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: CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Dratchev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durant throws out a counter right but Dratchev avoids it with no problem.
Durant scores with a jab to the head.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dratchev circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Durant lands a jab to Dratchev's midsection.
Dratchev just misses with a punch to the body.
Durant scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant throws a series of punches but Dratchev avoids them all with ease.
Durant digs a good hook to Dratchev's body.
Dratchev thuds a left hand into Durant's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Dratchev connects with an inside leg kick.
Durant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dratchev is out of range and Durant settles back down.
Durant misses with a body shot.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dratchev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durant! #CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dratchev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Durant throws a right hand that Dratchev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dratchev also avoids with ease.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
Durant missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Durant looks to move away, Dratchev throws a big counter combo but Durant just gets out of the way.
Durant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a low kick but Durant avoids it.#KD#
Dratchev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Durant sprawling to the canvas. Dratchev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Durant hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev wants to pass to mount but Durant is defending the position.
Durant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dratchev is looking for submissions but instead, Durant has regained full guard.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dratchev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Durant working a defensive guard here.
Dratchev slips nicely into half guard.
Durant is trying to maintain the position but Dratchev is very close to passing his half guard.
Dratchev works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Durant is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dratchev looking to ground and pound but Durant is blocking nicely.
Dratchev controlling from the full mount.
Dratchev is stalling here but it's allowed Durant to get half guard.
Dratchev is looking to take a break and control but Durant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Durant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dratchev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Dratchev goes for a takedown attempt but Durant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dratchev ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Durant blocks a low kick nicely.
Dratchev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Durant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant punishes Dratchev's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dratchev throws a chopping leg kick but Durant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dratchevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durant misses with a lunging right hand
and Dratchev counters with a straight right hand.
Dratchev throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
Durant misses with a combination
and Dratchev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#That has opened up Tom Durant's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Durant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Durant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durant tests Dratchev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dratchev cracks Durant with a good jab.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Dratchev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant lands with an uppercut that bounces Dratchev off the cage and back into range.
Durant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Durant misses
and Dratchev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dratchev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Durant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#The cut above Tom Durant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Dratchev.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dratchev momentarily.
Durant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev lands with a right hand. #CUT#Tom Durant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Durant scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Durant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dratchev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durant's efforts to push away.
Dratchev pushes Durant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durant can't break the clinch.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant wants to get back to striking at distance but Dratchev won't allow it.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Dratchev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Durant can't fight it off and eventually Dratchev manages to take the fight to the floor. Durant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving. #T2#
Durant seems keen to control Dratchev's posture.
Dratchev pushing down on Durant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dratchev trying to control from half guard but Durant is working away. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dratchev trying to advance position but Durant counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Durant has his hands on Dratchev's head, controlling the position.
Durant can't keep his opponent in guard - Dratchev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Durant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dratchev trying to pass the guard but Durant defending well.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Durant is defending well. #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.
Dratchev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dratchev is keen to just control but Durant is a slippery customer.
Dratchev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dratchev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durant is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durant avoids the body shot from Dratchev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dratchev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Durant misses with a hook. Dratchev ducked under it nicely.
Durant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dratchev counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Durant falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Dratchev looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Torres clobbers Dratchev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Miguel Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Torres.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.#TD2#
Dratchev gets caught flat footed, as Torres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dratchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Torres is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dratchev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Torres is looking to defend but Dratchev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Torres! Dratchev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Torres taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 105: Ilmarinen vs Holy
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Dratchev misses with a jab to the body
and Veto counters with a stiff right hand.
Dratchev misses the shot to the body.
Veto ducks under a wild hook from Dratchev.
Veto throws a jab when Dratchev was well out of range.
Veto misses with a left hand
and Dratchev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veto defends well and Dratchev ends up having to push Veto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev missing with a left hand there. Veto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dratchev gets a clinch.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Dratchev looking for a takedown.
Veto scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dratchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veto lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veto cracks a nice hook into Dratchev's ribs.
Veto throws a hook but Dratchev blocks it.
Dratchev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Veto throws a body shot but no joy.
Veto looks to land a left hand but Dratchev moved out of range nicely.
Dratchev moves out of range of the strikes.
Veto tests Dratchev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dratchev misses the shot to the body.
Veto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dratchev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veto.
A jab from Dratchev misses.
Veto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dratchev.
Veto sets himself, and Dratchev steps forward looking for the clinch! Veto avoids it this time.
Veto misses with a wild body shot.
Veto swings widly with a right hand
and Dratchev counters with a straight right hand.
Veto misses with a looping right.
Veto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dratchev takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev tries to clinch but Veto moves out of range.
Veto misses with an uppercut
and Dratchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev tries to clinch but Veto moves out of range.
Dratchev closes the distance but Veto moves to the side
and Veto counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
Veto moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
Dratchev lands a nice shot to the body.
Veto throws a looping overhand right but Dratchev ducks down to avoid it.
Dratchev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dratchev moves out of range as Veto strikes.
Dratchev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dratchev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veto. Dratchev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Dratchev rushes Veto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dratchev wants to take the fight to the mat but Veto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Quincy Veto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.#T3#
Veto looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Dratchev can't get the takedown.
Dratchev is leaning against Veto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veto looking to stall.
Dratchev goes for a takedown attempt but Veto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Veto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dratchev's hands.
Dratchev throws the left hand but Veto avoids the punch easily.
Veto misses with a right hand
and Dratchev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev blocks a jab.
Veto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dratchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veto wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Dratchev misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
Quincy Veto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Veto ducked under it nicely.
Dratchev misses with the combination.
Veto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Veto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
We've been told by Veto's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dratchev connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Veto.
Dratchev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev shoots in for a double leg but Veto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veto throws a body punch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Veto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dratchev.
Veto slips a straight right by Dratchev.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Dratchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Quincy Veto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dratchev slips a straight right by Veto.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veto throws a body punch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Veto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Veto slips a jab and a cross from Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Veto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dratchev under the eye.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Veto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dratchev.#CUT2#It looks like Quincy Veto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veto loads up on a big right hand but Dratchev slips the punch.
Veto misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Dratchev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Dratchev.
Veto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dratchev.
Dratchev blocks a jab.
Veto misses with a body shot. #T1#
Veto connects with a body shot.
Veto looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Veto misses with a hook
and Dratchev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dratchev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dratchev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Veto lands.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dratchev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veto misses with a body shot.
Dratchev lands with a straight right. Veto didn't see that one coming.
Dratchev blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veto. Dratchev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dratchev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veto throws a jab but it's blocked by Dratchev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Dratchev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veto throwing a counter right hand but Dratchev manages to avoid it.
Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veto misses with a left hand
and Dratchev counters with a stiff right hand.
Quincy Veto is winning the standup battle so far.
Dratchev scores with a punch to the head.
Veto throws a big shot that misses.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Veto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veto lands with a good body shot.
Veto connects with a body shot.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Veto coming out on top.
Veto lunges at Dratchev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dratchev's hand. #T3#
Veto slaps away a takedown attempt from Dratchev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quincy Veto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left lands for Veto.
Dratchev fails with the takedown
letting Veto counter with a right hand.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veto throws out the jab.
Dratchev drops his hands momentarily and Veto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dratchev misses with a body shot.
A combination from Dratchev does no damage.
Veto digs a good body shot into Dratchev's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Veto as he connects with a hook.
Veto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dratchev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Dratchev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dratchev takes one on the button.#T4##KD#
Veto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dratchev sprawling to the canvas! Dratchev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veto finish him?! #ROC#Dratchev is rocked!
Veto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Veto finish him?
Veto throws a hook but Dratchev avoids it easily.
Dratchev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dratchev seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Veto lands a big right hand that sends Dratchev crashing to the mat! Veto stays standing though and waves Dratchev back to his feet!
Dratchev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veto.
Dratchev shoots in but no luck this time.
Dratchev avoids the body shot from Veto.
A little jabbing left from Dratchev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veto swings for the body but Dratchev moves out of range.
Veto connects with a single shot there.
Veto cracks Dratchev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veto throws out a leg kick but Dratchev moves out of range and Veto only half commits.
Dratchev tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dratchev slips under a jab from Veto.
Dratchev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veto throws a jab but it's blocked by Dratchev.
Veto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Veto dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Veto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Veto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dratchev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Dratchev gets a double leg takedown into Veto's guard.
Dratchev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veto wants to stand and escape but Dratchev is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Veto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dratchev stops Veto from standing up. #T1#
Dratchev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dratchev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dratchev can do to turn this around?
Dratchev misses with a left hand
and Veto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Veto swivels and escapes.
Veto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dratchev throws a lazy uppercut
and Veto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dratchev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Veto thuds his right hand into Dratchev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dratchev dives in for a single leg takedown but Veto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Veto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dratchev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dratchev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veto.
Dratchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Veto is just out of range.
Dratchev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veto finds it's way round the side to connect with Dratchev's head.
Dratchev with a poor takedown
and Veto counters with a right hand to the body.
Quincy Veto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quincy Veto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veto jabs Dratchev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dratchev moves forwards but Veto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veto misses with an uppercut.
Dratchev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veto lands a jab to the head.
Dratchev is looking to clinch but Veto is avoiding it.
Veto drops Dratchev with a straight right hand, right on the button! Veto follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Veto!
In defeat, Surkho Dratchev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Dratchev lands a right hook to the body.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dratchev misses with a straight left.
And Chai responds with a good body kick, but Dratchev manages to step out the way in time.
Dratchev darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Dratchev into the cage.
Dratchev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dratchev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Dratchev tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Dratchev is looking for a takedown.
Dratchev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dratchev is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Dratchev blocks it.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Chai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Chai.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Dratchev tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle.
Dratchev tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dratchev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dratchev is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dratchev tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Dratchev back against the cage. #T2#
Chai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dratchev.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Chai blocks a body shot from Dratchev.
Dratchev has Chai pressed against the cage, preventing Chai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Dratchev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Dratchev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Nice body punch from Dratchev.
Chai avoids the body shot from Dratchev. #T3#
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Chai throws out a counter right but Dratchev avoids it with no problem.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dratchev.
Nice defenses there by Dratchev.
Dratchev shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dratchev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dratchev doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dratchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Dratchev connects with a jab.
Chai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai jabs at Dratchev's body.
Dratchev misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Dratchev throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai clobbers Dratchev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Chai flicks out a counter leg kick but Dratchev steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Dratchev misses with a two punch combination.
Dratchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai throws a low kick but Dratchev avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Dratchev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Chai.
Dratchev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Chai lands a big right hand that sends Dratchev crashing to the mat! Chai stays standing though and waves Dratchev back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Chai tenderised Dratchev's leg. Dratchev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chai has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1##KD2#
Chai cracks Dratchev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dratchev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chai finish him? #ROC2#Dratchev is rocked!
Dratchev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dratchev closes the distance but Chai moves to the side
and Chai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronze Bomber Chai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bronze Bomber Chai thanked Critical Mass Q159.9 $74.95 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dratchev.
Dratchev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dratchev misses with a double jab
and Ro counters with a nice body shot.
Dratchev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ro counters with a stiff right hand.
Dratchev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ro in his tracks.
Ro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dratchev scores with a head kick. Ro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Ro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ro misses the target.
Ro ducks under a wild hook from Dratchev.
Dratchev connects with a leg kick.
Ro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ro scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ro lands a slapping body shot.
Dratchev moves in looking to clinch but Ro pushes him off.
Dratchev tries to clinch up.
Dratchev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dratchev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ro is out of range and Dratchev settles back down.
Dratchev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Ro catches Dratchev right on the button with a cross.
Dratchev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dratchev misses with a lunging right hand
and Ro counters with a nice body shot.
Dratchev looks winded!
Ro connects with a nice looking jab.
Dratchev throws a combination that misses
enabling Ro to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Ro cracks Dratchev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dratchev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ro finish him? #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ro.
Dratchev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ro misses. #KD#
Ro cracks Dratchev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dratchev to stand back up!#ROC#Dratchev is rocked!
Ro misses with a straight left.
Dratchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ro finish him?
Dratchev misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Ro counters with a nice right hand that sends Dratchev toppling to the canvas! Dratchev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ro finish him?!
Ro throws the left hand but Dratchev avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Ro's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ro missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dratchev seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Dratchev lands a head shot.
Ro misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dratchev with a nice calf kick.
Dratchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dratchev tries to clinch there but Ro circles away.
Dratchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ro, as that shot connected.
Dratchev tries to clinch but Ro is having none of it.
Ro loads up on a big right hand but Dratchev slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Ro blocks the low kick.
Dratchev throws a hook but Ro avoids it easily.
Ro misses with a hook. Dratchev ducked under it nicely.
Ro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dratchev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Dratchev throws a leg kick
and Ro counters with a low kick, right behind Dratchev 's knee.
Dratchev avoids the body shot from Ro.
Ro moves out of range of the body kick.
Ro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dratchev tries to clinch up
and Ro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
Ro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dratchev tests Ro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Ro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dratchev throws a sloppy head kick
and Ro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Ro lands a big uppercut and Dratchev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dratchev looks OK. Ro waves Dratchev back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Surkho Dratchev's cut even more.#T4#
Ro throws a looping overhand right but Dratchev ducks down to avoid it.
Dratchev circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ro. Dratchev falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Ro!
Pate Ro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dratchev tries to keep at a distance but Randriamaholison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev lands an uppercut.
Randriamaholison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Randriamaholison. #BC#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Randriamaholison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dratchev.
Randriamaholison darts in trying to clinch
and Dratchev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dratchev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dratchev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but Dratchev circles away. #T1#
Jab by Randriamaholison.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dratchev throws a head kick but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dratchev.
Randriamaholison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dratchev moves out of range of the strikes.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Dratchev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Randriamaholison avoids it.
Dratchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randriamaholison circles away quickly and effectively.
Dratchev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Good shot there by Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dratchev.
Randriamaholison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dratchev keeps the fight on the outside.
Dratchev throws a jab but it's blocked by Randriamaholison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison misses with a hook. Dratchev ducked under it nicely.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.#T3#
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Dratchev blocks it.
Dratchev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Randriamaholison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev wants to land a leg kick but Randriamaholison is out of range.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dratchev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev staying out of range there.#CL2#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch successfully.
Randriamaholison can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Randriamaholison is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dratchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dratchev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randriamaholison working aggressively here. #T4##BC#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dratchev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randriamaholison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Randriamaholison forces Dratchev back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dratchev jabs at Randriamaholison's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with the combination.
Dratchev scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dratchev.
Randriamaholison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dratchev to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Randriamaholison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randriamaholison darts in trying to clinch
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Dratchev, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.#CL2#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev. #T1#
Dratchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dratchev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dratchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randriamaholison lands with a left to the head.
Randriamaholison working aggressively here.
Randriamaholison landing knees to the head.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dratchev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dratchev lands a body shot.
Randriamaholison moves to clinch but Dratchev breaks away
and Dratchev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dratchev throws out a powerful jab.
Randriamaholison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
enabling Randriamaholison to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dratchev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Randriamaholison moves away from the strike by Dratchev.
A countering left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses.#CL2#
Randriamaholison drives through and clinches with Dratchev against the cage.
Randriamaholison scores with a shot to the side of Dratchev's head.
Dratchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dratchev. #BC#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Dratchev with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Dratchev connects with an inside leg kick.
Dratchev tries to bum rush Randriamaholison with a series of wild strikes but Randriamaholison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randriamaholison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dratchev cracks Randriamaholison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Dratchev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev. #T4#
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dratchev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Randriamaholison instigates a clinch.
Dratchev tries to circle away but Randriamaholison has him pinned against the cage.
Dratchev is trying to push Randriamaholison away but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dratchev is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Dratchev scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Dratchev jumps into guard, dragging Randriamaholison to the mat. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Randriamaholison pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Randriamaholison pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Randriamaholison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dratchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Randriamaholison's head.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Nice jab there from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Dratchev pushes him off.
Randriamaholison swinging wildly here.
Dratchev appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Randriamaholison forces Dratchev back against the cage and clinches.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Randriamaholison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randriamaholison stalling the fight.
Dratchev tries to pull guard but Randriamaholison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Randriamaholison's coach down at Stormcrow Centre was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Randriamaholison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Dratchev.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Randriamaholison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dratchev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Randriamaholison on the inside. #BC#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randriamaholison lands with a good body shot.
Randriamaholison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dratchev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up
and Dratchev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Dratchev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dratchev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Dratchev circles away and keeps his distance.
As Randriamaholison tries to get set, Dratchev tries to push him back and clinch up but Randriamaholison manages to avoid the attempt.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but Dratchev keeps it at a distance.
Dratchev feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev lands a right hook to the body.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Randriamaholison checks a leg kick. #T3#
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - Dratchev circles away.
Dratchev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Randriamaholison gets a clinch.
Randriamaholison lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Dratchev manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Dratchev working for submissions but it's allowed Randriamaholison to get to half guard.
Randriamaholison tries to pass to full mount but Dratchev defends it.
Dratchev is in trouble now - Randriamaholison has advanced to mount! #T4#
Randriamaholison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dratchev is looking to escape.
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.
Dratchev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Randriamaholison pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Randriamaholison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dratchev 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AVKT 25: Reigning Fire
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dratchev.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Dratchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dratchev's guard.

Dratchev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hunt jumps guard but Dratchev stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dratchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dratchev is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dratchev after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Dratchev. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dratchev to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dratchev to keep the fight standing.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Dratchev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Dratchev moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dratchev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Dratchev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dratchev lands with a left to the head.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Dratchev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Dratchev is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Dratchev breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Dratchev cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dratchev finish him? #ROC2#Hunt is rocked!
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hunt! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dratchev moves into the clinch.
A short right from Harklie on the inside.
Harklie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harklie is working for takedown but Dratchev is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Harklie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dratchev regains guard.
Harklie trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dratchev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie throws a big right hand that misses.
Dratchev wants to stand but Harklie is controlling the position.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harklie advances position into side control!#T1#
Harklie throws an elbow but Dratchev slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Harklie tries for a kimura but Dratchev is defending well.
Harklie trying to control the position but Dratchev is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Harklie.
Harklie working the ground and pound but Dratchev is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Harklie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dratchev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harklie's guard! Nice work there by Dratchev! #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dratchev passes into half guard.
Harklie wants to improve his position but Dratchev is controlling well.
Harklie 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##SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harklie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dratchev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dratchev's back!#SUB2#
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Harklie cracks Dratchev with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dratchev from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dratchev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Harklie is throwing strikes but Dratchev counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Dratchev regains half guard. #SUB2#
Harklie wants to work for an arm triangle but Dratchev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harklie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dratchev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Harklie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harklie unloads with some shots from mount but Dratchev bucks and avoids them well.
Harklie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Harklie throws some wild stikes that Dratchev manages to avoid easily.
Dratchev manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Dratchev, under a barage of strikes from Harklie.
Harklie trying to mount his opponent but Dratchev defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harklie passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harklie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dratchev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dratchev is not content to let Harklie control the position.
Harklie tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Harklie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Dratchev gets caught napping as Harklie dives in and scores a takedown. Dratchev manages to retain guard.

Dratchev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harklie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Dratchev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dratchev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harklie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harklie wants to control from the top but Dratchev keeps moving.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dratchev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Harklie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dratchev's guard.
Harklie trying to control from half guard but Dratchev is working away.
Harklie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harklie throwing strikes here but Dratchev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Harklie landing strikes from the mount.
Harklie misses with a head shot.
Dratchev is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Harklie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dratchev turns into him and now he's in Harklie's guard. #SUB2#
Harklie has an active guard here but Dratchev has managed to pass into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Harklie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard but Dratchev has mounted him!
Harklie is working to get back to half guard.
Harklie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Harklie is trying to reverse the position but instead Dratchev has taken his back - oops!
Harklie wants to escape the position.
Harklie breaks Dratchev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harklie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dratchev's guard.
Dratchev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harklie. #T4#
Dratchev is staying active underneath Harklie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dratchev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harklie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grant Harklie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harklie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dratchev is refusing to be controlled, as Harklie sits in half guard.
Harklie is looking to pass Dratchev's guard but actually Dratchev recovers to full guard.
Harklie throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grant Harklie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD2#
Harklie feints and as Dratchev raises his hands in defense, Harklie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Dratchev looking for a guillotine here but Harklie defends easily.
Dratchev keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dratchev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie passes into half guard.
Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dratchev! #T1##SUB2#
Harklie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Dratchev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Harklie looking to ground and pound but Dratchev is blocking nicely.
Harklie blocks Dratchev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Harklie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harklie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harklie misses with some ground and pound and Dratchev recovers position to half guard.
Harklie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Harklie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harklie wants to take a breather but Dratchev is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harklie lands a nice short elbow.
Harklie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dratchev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harklie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grant Harklie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harklie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Harklie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harklie is continuing to stall.#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.
Harklie looking to control but Dratchev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harklie controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Harklie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harklie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Harklie!
Our winner, Grant Harklie, 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: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dratchev looks to clinch
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dratchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.#T1#
Donk. Dratchev catches Santos right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dratchev misses with a hook.
Santos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dratchev blocks it well.
Dratchev throws a big shot that misses.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
Santos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Santos moves away from the strike by Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a slapping body shot.
Dratchev misses with a two punch combination.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Dratchev.
Dratchev is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dratchev misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dratchev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos moves out of range as Dratchev throws a body kick.
Dratchev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos thinks about the counter body kick.
Dratchev swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Santos is trying to counter with his kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Dratchev scores with a four punch combination!
Dratchev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dratchev connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santos dodges the punch combination from Dratchev. #CUT#That has opened up Santiago Santos's cut even more.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Santos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dratchev blocks it well.
Dratchev throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Santos is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Dratchev throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev lands with a cross.
Dratchev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dratchev misses with a straight left.
Santos slips a jab from Dratchev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dratchev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A head kick misses from Dratchev.
Santos thinks about the counter body kick.
Dratchev throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Dratchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dratchev tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos throws a fast counter high kick but Dratchev manages to duck under it in time.
Dratchev wants to clinch
and Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Dratchev misses with a kick to the body.
Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dratchev. That's going to slow Santos down.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dratchev.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dratchev tries to clinch up.
Santos throws out a counter right but Dratchev avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Dratchev fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dratchev throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dratchev throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dratchev misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dratchev throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dratchev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dratchev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dratchev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dratchev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
Dratchev misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dratchev connects with a body shot that sends Santos's belly button to the back.
Dratchev throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely. #T2#
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos feints a counter leg kick.
Dratchev misses with a double jab.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dratchev.
Dratchev wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Dratchev catches Santos right on the button with a cross.#CUT#The cut above Santiago Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Dratchev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dratchev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Dratchev scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#Santiago Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dratchev is looking to clinch.
Dratchev tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Santos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Dratchev misses with a double jab.
Santos avoids the body shot from Dratchev.
Santos counters with a body kick.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dratchev throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dratchev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surkho Dratchev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dratchev 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 33:Mogh vs Njagi
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Ubereem throws a shot to the body.
Ubereem misses with a right hand
and Dratchev counters with a nice body shot.
Ubereem misses with a hook.
Dratchev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Dratchev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ubereem lands a left hand.
Ubereem lands a nice uppercut.
Ubereem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dratchev struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubereem controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Ubereem.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ubereem pushes Dratchev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ubereem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dratchev's efforts to push away.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Ubereem pushes Dratchev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ubereem on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ubereem.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ubereem.
A short body shot lands from Ubereem as the two fighters clinch.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Ubereem.
Ubereem blocks an uppercut.
Dratchev is trying to break free.
Ubereem digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
Ubereem has Dratchev pressed against the cage, preventing Dratchev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dratchev working aggressively here. #T2#
Ubereem pushes Dratchev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dratchev misses with some punches.
Ubereem struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the cage.
Ubereem misses with the head strike.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Ubereem lands a right hand.
Dratchev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ubereems head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ubereem.
Dratchev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ubereem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
A short right from Ubereem.
Dratchev working aggressively here.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Ubereem. #T3#
Dratchev working hard to break the clinch.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the cage.
Ubereem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Ubereem.
Dratchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dratchev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ubereem swings wildly with an uppercut but Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ubereem lands a body punch.
Ubereem works on Dratchev's body with a couple of short punches.
Ubereem blocking some punches.
Dratchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ubereem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dratchev lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Dratchev blocking some punches.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Dratchev misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dratchev.
Dratchev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ubereem lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dratchev fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Ubereem.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the cage.
Dratchev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ubereem.
Dratchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dratchev takes a shot to the head.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Ubereem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ubereem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dratchev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ubereem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dratchev lands a nice hook to Ubereem's body. Ubereem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dratchev misses with a shot to the body
and Ubereem counters with a left to the body.
Dratchev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ubereem.
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ubereem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dratchev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ubereem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Dratchev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ubereem misses with a wild body shot.
Dratchev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ubereem connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.#T1##CL#
Dratchev takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Dratchev manages to break the clinch.
Ubereem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dratchev.
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ubereem missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dratchev misses with a left hand
and Ubereem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dratchev swats away the attempt to clinch by Ubereem.#T2##CL2#
Ubereem takes the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ubereem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dratchev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dratchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubereem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Ubereem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ubereem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Alistair Ubereem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Dratchev is trying to force a seperation but Ubereem has the dominant position.
Dratchev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ubereem lands with a left to the head.
Ubereem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ubereem throws a punch but it's blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubereem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ubereem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ubereem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Ubereem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Nice body punch from Ubereem - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Ubereem.
Ubereem struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands. #T4#
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubereem misses with some punches.
Ubereem pushes Dratchev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ubereem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ubereem.
Ubereem scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a shoulder strike.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Dratchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Ubereem.
Dratchev has a couple of punches blocked by Ubereem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Ubereem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dratchev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dratchev takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Dratchev lands a left and a right that send Ubereem crashing to the mat, dazed. Dratchev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Ubereem is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Dratchev ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ubereem out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
An out of breath Surkho Dratchev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Handerson misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dratchev.
Handerson misses with a hook.
Dratchev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dratchev staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Dratchev.#TD#
Handerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dratchev sprawls well initially but Handerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dratchev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Handerson trying to control from half guard but Dratchev is working away.
Handerson is stalling here. Dratchev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Handerson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dratchev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Dratchev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Handerson to his feet. #TD#
Handerson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Handerson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Handerson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Handerson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Handerson wants to control but Dratchev is keeping him busy.
Handerson is really struggling to control Dratchev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Handerson tries to score with some ground and pound. Dratchev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Handerson is trying to ground and pound but Dratchev uses the momentary lack of control by Handerson to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handerson lands a nice short elbow.
Handerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dratchev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handerson prevents Dratchev from standing back up. #SUB#
Handerson is looking for a kimura but Dratchev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Handerson to get the leverage.
Handerson prevents Dratchev from standing back up.
Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handerson.
Dratchev 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.
Handerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dratchev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Handerson slips a nice elbow through Dratchev's hands, connecting with Dratchev's forehead.
Handerson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Handerson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Handerson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Handerson 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.
Handerson trying to control from Dratchev's half guard. Dratchev has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Handerson trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom.
Handerson 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson 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#
Handerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Handerson misses the target.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handerson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Dratchev.
Dratchev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handerson on the side of the head.
Dratchev with a nice calf kick.
Handerson misses with an uppercut. Dratchev saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dratchev! But no joy.
Handerson fails with the takedown.
Dratchev cracks Handerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dratchev sizes up Handerson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Handerson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dratchev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handerson cracks Dratchev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Handerson wants to control but Dratchev is keeping him busy.
Handerson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dratchev to see if he's OK.#T1##SUB#
Handerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dratchev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Handerson with the ground and pound but Dratchev regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handerson. #SUB#
Handerson is looking for submissions but instead, Dratchev has regained full guard. #ES2#
Dratchev manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
A jab from Handerson misses.
Handerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.#TD#
Handerson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dratchev was covering up waiting for the punch and Handerson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dratchev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dratchev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Handerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Handerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dratchev's head.#T3#
Handerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dratchev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handerson trying to control but Dratchev is working from the bottom.
Handerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dratchev wants to get back to his feet but Handerson passes into half guard.
Handerson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Handerson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dratchev is just riding it out for now. Handerson eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Handerson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handerson.
Handerson is looking to take a break and control but Dratchev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Handerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dratchev defending well though.
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 Dave Handerson will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Handerson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dratchev's head.
Handerson lands with a punch from half guard.
Handerson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dratchev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Handerson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dratchev defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Dratchev is trying to stand up here but Handerson is controlling him well.
Handerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Handerson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dratchev defends it well.
Handerson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Handerson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dratchev wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Handerson looking to finish Dratchev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dratchev!
Handerson with a couple of short strikes.
Handerson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Handerson landing punches.
Handerson cracks Dratchev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handerson cracks Dratchev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Handerson controlling from the full mount.
Handerson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dratchev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Handerson.
Handerson throws some wild stikes that Dratchev manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Dratchev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Handerson controlling from the full mount.
Handerson landing shots from mount.
Handerson cracks Dratchev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Handerson thowing shots but they're missing.
Handerson working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Handerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dratchev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dratchev! #T4##SUB#
Handerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handerson looking to control. #SUB#
Handerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Handerson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Handerson working for submissions but it's allowed Dratchev to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Handerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handerson, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TUF S2: Quarter Finals
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Dratchev drives through and clinches with Abdullah against the cage.
Abdullah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dratchev prevents it.
Abdullah fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Abdullah breaks from the clinch.
Dratchev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdullah 's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dratchev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dratchev clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Abdullah is trying to trip Dratchev. He has hold of a leg but Dratchev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abdullah persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Dratchev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdullah prevents Dratchev from breaking the clinch.
Dratchev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abdullah wants a takedown.
Surkho Dratchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Dratchev stops a takedown attempt from Abdullah .
A shot in the inside from Dratchev.
Dratchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Dratchev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Abdullah manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Dratchev throws a hook but Abdullah blocks it.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dratchev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dratchev misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dratchev defends it well.
Dratchev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abdullah shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdullah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Abdullah ducked under it nicely.
Dratchev is looking to chop away at Abdullah 's legs.
Dratchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Abdullah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dratchev!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
An elbow from Abdullah crashes against the mat. #T2#
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Abdullah crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Abdullah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Abdullah with the ground and pound but Dratchev regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Abdullah tries to pass to full mount but Dratchev defends it.
Abdullah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dratchev's thigh. Dratchev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Abdullah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dratchev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dratchev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dratchev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abdullah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dratchev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Dratchev has wrist control.#ES#
Dratchev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Abdullah is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dratchev tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Abdullah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dratchev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dratchev throws a series of punches but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Dratchev avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abdullah . #T4#
Dratchev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abdullah with the ground and pound but Dratchev regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dratchev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah .
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdullah working Dratchev over with strikes.
Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dratchev's head.
Dratchev wants to get back to his feet.
Abdullah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev blocks a jab.
Dratchev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abdullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Dratchev.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dratchev is pressed up against the cage. Abdullah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dratchev down to the mat. Dratchev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Abdullah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Abdullah working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Dratchev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dratchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdullah can do to turn this around?
Abdullah in side control, throwing shots but Dratchev defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah in side control, throwing shots but Dratchev defends.
Dratchev defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Abdullah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dratchev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dratchev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dratchev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dratchev seems a little lost for a moment, as Abdullah dominates the positioning.
Dratchev is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Abdullah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abdullah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abdullah landing a few strikes. #T2#
Abdullah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abdullah landing a few strikes.
Abdullah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdullah controlling the position.
Axmed Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdullah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah landing strikes.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Abdullah just content to control the position.
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!
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dratchev keeps working. #T3#
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dratchev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dratchev to see if he's OK.
Abdullah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abdullah tries to advance to mount but Dratchev denies him.
Abdullah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdullah throws a strike aimed at the side of Dratchev's head but Dratchev avoids it well.
Abdullah scoring with punches from side control. #T4##SUB2#
Abdullah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abdullah landing strikes.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Dratchev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah working the ground and pound from side control.
Abdullah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Abdullah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abdullah lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axmed Abdullah 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##TD2#
Abdullah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dratchev was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdullah finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Dratchev scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Abdullah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dratchev!
Abdullah scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullah is trying to ground and pound but Dratchev uses the momentary lack of control by Abdullah to regain half guard.
Dratchev won't allow Abdullah to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev is looking to escape.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Abdullah throwing shots but Dratchev is blocking nicely.
Dratchev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah .
Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dratchev has hold of Abdullah 's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdullah throwing shots but Dratchev is blocking nicely.
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Dratchev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to Dratchev's temple.
Abdullah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dratchev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abdullah lands strikes from half guard.
Dratchev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah controlling the action here.
Abdullah lands strikes from half guard.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdullah throwing shots but Dratchev is blocking nicely.
Dratchev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dratchev's head.
Abdullah lands strikes from half guard.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Dratchev dodges it nicely.
Dratchev has hold of Abdullah 's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdullah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdullah controlling the pace. #T4#
Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dratchev's head.
Abdullah throwing shots but Dratchev is blocking nicely.
Dratchev is looking to escape.
Abdullah is nestled in close to Dratchev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abdullah stalling.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dratchev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah .

And that's the end of the fight!
Axmed Abdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abdullah 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axmed Abdullah !
A very excited looking Axmed Abdullah 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: TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Diabeetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dratchev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dratchev misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diabeetus.
Diabeetus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diabeetus throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diabeetus. Dratchev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dratchev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diabeetus.#CL#
Dratchev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Dratchev misses with a body punch.
Diabeetus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dratchev avoids it.
Dratchev lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diabeetus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dratchev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Diabeetus.
Dratchev takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diabeetus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diabeetus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Diabeetus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dratchev lands a shot to the body.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diabeetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diabeetus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Dratchev misses with a body punch.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Dratchev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dratchev swings wildly with an uppercut but Diabeetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dratchev prevents a body shot from Diabeetus. #BC#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Diabeetus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dratchev.
Dratchev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dratchev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Diabeetus ducked under it nicely.
Dratchev backing away here, and Diabeetus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A low kick lands for Diabeetus.
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Diabeetus throws a fast counter high kick but Dratchev manages to duck under it in time.
Dratchev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diabeetus.
Diabeetus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dratchev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diabeetus lands a really nice looking cross but Dratchev seems unphased.
Dratchev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diabeetus throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diabeetus takes a swing at Dratchev's ribcage but misses.
Dratchev wants to clinch
and Diabeetus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diabeetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Diabeetus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dratchev throws out a powerful jab.
Diabeetus misses with an uppercut.
Diabeetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dratchev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dratchev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Diabeetus tries to keep at a distance but Dratchev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Dratchev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dratchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diabeetus misses with an elbow strike.
Diabeetus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Diabeetus fails to land.
Dratchev avoids the elbow strike from Diabeetus, against the cage.
Dratchev swings wildly with an uppercut but Diabeetus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev.
Dratchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diabeetus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dratchev avoids it.
Dratchev working aggressively here.
Dratchev avoids a wild elbow strike from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus misses with a knee strike. #T4##BC#
Dratchev manages to break the clinch.
Diabeetus lands with a kick to the temple. Dratchev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dratchev connects with a jab.
Dratchev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diabeetus's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Diabeetus.
Dratchev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diabeetus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Diabeetus misses.
Diabeetus moves away from the strike by Dratchev.
A little jabbing left from Diabeetus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diabeetus throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev throwing a counter right hand but Diabeetus manages to avoid it.
Diabeetus throws a leg kick but Dratchev moved away.
Diabeetus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dratchev.
Dratchev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diabeetus's head.#CL#
Dratchev clinches with his opponent.
Diabeetus blocks an uppercut.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Diabeetus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diabeetus throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suga Diabeetus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev lands the left hand.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dratchev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suga Diabeetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dratchev lands a nice looking body shot.
Diabeetus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev wants to land a leg kick but Diabeetus is out of range.
Diabeetus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diabeetus throws a hook but Dratchev blocks it.
Diabeetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diabeetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Diabeetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Diabeetus lands an overhand right.
Dratchev slips a jab from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus throws a sloppy head kick and Dratchev moves out of range easily.
Dratchev with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diabeetus misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dratchev to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Diabeetus.
Dratchev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Diabeetus misses its intended target.
Dratchev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Dratchev misses the target.
Diabeetus feints and then cracks Dratchev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dratchev down.
Dratchev lands a slapping body shot.
Diabeetus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dratchev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev slips under a jab from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diabeetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Dratchev scores with a shot to the body.
Diabeetus misses with a straight left.
Diabeetus swats away the attempt to clinch by Dratchev.
Dratchev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Dratchev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dratchev staying out of range there.
Dratchev checks a low kick from Diabeetus.#T2#
Dratchev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dratchev cracks Diabeetus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diabeetus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dratchev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Diabeetus.
Dratchev throws a series of strikes that have Diabeetus backpedaling.
Dratchev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dratchev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diabeetus thuds his right hand into Dratchev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dratchev tests Diabeetus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dratchev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diabeetus slips a jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a looping right.
Diabeetus scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diabeetus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab.
Dratchev connects with a crisp jab.
Diabeetus misses with a body shot. #T3#
Dratchev scores with a jab to the body.
Diabeetus misses with a body shot
letting Dratchev counter with a right hand.
Diabeetus looks to throw the jab but Dratchev is out of range.
Diabeetus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev. #KD#
Dratchev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diabeetus sprawling to the canvas! Diabeetus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dratchev finish him?! #ROC#Diabeetus is rocked!
Dratchev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Diabeetus's jaw. Diabeetus's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dratchev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TUF S2: Round 1, Day 1
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Conlan.
A jab from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conlan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dratchev misses with a hook.
Conlan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conlan avoids the body shot from Dratchev.
Conlan slips under a jab from Dratchev.
Jab from Dratchev.#CUT2#It looks like Tyler Conlan has been cut.
Conlan swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dratchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Conlan's head. #T1#
Conlan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab.
Conlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Surkho Dratchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conlan feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Conlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conlan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conlan throws a low kick but Dratchev avoids it.
Dratchev lands a jab to the nose.
Conlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dratchev in his tracks.
Conlan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dratchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Conlan's head.
Dratchev scores with a nice head shot.
Dratchev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Conlan does no damage. #T2#
Conlan scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Dratchev cracks Conlan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dratchev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Conlan to stand back up!#ROC2#Conlan is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Dratchev ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Conlan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Surkho Dratchev!

Event: TUF Trial 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Raheem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dratchev.
Raheem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Surkho Dratchev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raheem misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Radio Raheem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Dratchev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dratchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Raheem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dratchev just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raheem misses the shot to the body.
Raheem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dratchev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radio Raheem 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!
Dratchev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dratchev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surkho Dratchev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dratchev 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Radio Raheem!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Surkho Dratchev!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Surkho Dratchev!

Surkho Dratchev wins by split decision!

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