Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Chabazian shoots in for a takedown but TheNineteenth shows good takedown defense.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping right.
Chabazian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chabazian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TheNineteenth as he avoids it easily.
TheNineteenth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheNineteenth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chabazian.
Chabazian wants to counter with a clinch but TheNineteenth pushes him away.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheNineteenth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabazian.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Chabazian.
TheNineteenth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by TheNineteenth's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Chabazian was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian dodges the punch combination from TheNineteenth. #TD2#
Chabazian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in TheNineteenth's guard.#T1#
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TheNineteenth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TheNineteenth wants to stand up but Chabazian is controlling him.
Chabazian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but TheNineteenth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chabazian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to his feet but Chabazian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabazian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chabazian won't allow TheNineteenth to sweep him here.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
Chabazian is working TheNineteenth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheNineteenth wants to stand but Chabazian is controlling the position.
Chabazian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chabazian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheNineteenth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TheNineteenth is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian stops TheNineteenth from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook #TD2#
and Chabazian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TheNineteenth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chabazian's guard. #REVR#
Chabazian has a closed guard, preventing TheNineteenth from standing up.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheNineteenth is one step ahead there. #T3#
Chabazian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
TheNineteenth preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVB#
TheNineteenth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chabazian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chabazian advances position into side control!
Chabazian scoring with punches and elbows.
Chabazian landing strikes.
Chabazian prevents TheNineteenth from escaping the position.#T4#
Chabazian lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Chabazian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chabazian cracks TheNineteenth with a big right hand but TheNineteenth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chabazian wants to control but TheNineteenth is keeping him busy.
Chabazian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused TheNineteenth some visible discomfort.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chabazian has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TheNineteenth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but TheNineteenth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
TheNineteenth with a nice cross.
TheNineteenth throws a big shot that misses.
Chabazian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chabazian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TheNineteenth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chabazian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chabazian feints the counter takedown.
Chabazian ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chabazian under the eye.
TheNineteenth throws a series of punches but Chabazian avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth stuffs the takedown attempt from Chabazian. Chabazian gets slowly back to his feet.
TheNineteenth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chabazians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Chabazian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by TheNineteenth.
Good exchange - Chabazian coming out on top.
TheNineteenth loads up on a big right hand but Chabazian slips the punch.
Chabazian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts TheNineteenth as he jumps to the side.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
RollBack TheNineteenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheNineteenth moves into range and connects with a jab.
TheNineteenth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
TheNineteenth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from TheNineteenth misses. #T2#
TheNineteenth missing with a left hand there. Chabazian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chabazian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and TheNineteenth counters with a straight right hand.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Chabazian.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut. Chabazian saw that one coming.
TheNineteenth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chabazian.
Chabazian with the counter takedown but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabazian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight left.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Chabazian is out of range.
TheNineteenth scores with a nice head shot.
Chabazian moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by TheNineteenth.#T3#
TheNineteenth clobbers Chabazian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Chabazian is rocked!
TheNineteenth throws a lazy right hand but Chabazian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chabazian is still on wobbly legs! Can TheNineteenth finish him?#TD2#
Chabazian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. TheNineteenth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chabazian seems to have recovered his senses.
Chabazian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edmond Chabazian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chabazian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chabazian staying calm.#SUB2#
Chabazian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TheNineteenth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if TheNineteenth tries to get out of the position.#T4#
An elbow from Chabazian crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TheNineteenth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chabazian on the ground.
TheNineteenth stops Chabazian from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TheNineteenth has escaped the position, nice work there.
TheNineteenth is trying to control Chabazian's posture but Chabazian avoids it.
TheNineteenth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
TheNineteenth wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Chabazian has ideas of his own. He's got hold of TheNineteenth's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! TheNineteenth is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Chabazian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edmond Chabazian!
A very excited looking Edmond Chabazian 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: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Rusev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Chabazian to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rusev.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Chabazian shows good takedown defense.
Edmond Chabazian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chabazian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rusev defends it nicely.
Rusev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chabazian avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Chabazian counters with a takedown into side control.
Chabazian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rusev down. #T1#
Rusev is looking to reverse the position.
Chabazian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chabazian wants to control but Rusev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chabazian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev stops Chabazian from passing to mount.
Rusev is looking for a sweep.
Rusev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chabazian. #SUB#
Chabazian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chabazian swings around for an armbar but Rusev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chabazian's guard.#T2#
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusev is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chabazian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rusev from controlling successfully.
Chabazian controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself.
Rusev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rusev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rusev won't allow Chabazian to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chabazian's head.#T3#
Chabazian controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself.
Rusev stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Rusev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabazian is retaining full guard.
Rusev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rusev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chabazian is keeping the position for now.
Rusev postures up.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chabazian has his foot on Rusev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusev works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chabazian's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Chabazian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Chabazian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rusev is controlling Chabazian's posture.
Chabazian won't allow Rusev to sweep him here.
Chabazian stands up over Rusev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chabazian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chabazian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rusev trying to control the position.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rusev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabazian is one step ahead there.
Rusev is trying to control the position but Chabazian postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chabazian slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chabazian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chabazian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusev can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabazian. Rusev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chabazian slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rusev wants to clinch but Chabazian slips to the side#TD#
and Chabazian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rusev's guard.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rusev working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian postures up and lands a big shot to Rusev's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabazian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Rusev can't keep his opponent in guard - Chabazian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chabazian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chabazian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rusev taking some punishment here, with Chabazian in his half guard.
Chabazian throwing shots but Rusev is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
Chabazian scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back.
Rusev wants to improve his position but Chabazian is controlling well. #T2#
Rusev keeps trying to improve his position.
Chabazian wants to take a breather but Rusev is having none of it. #SUB#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
Chabazian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rusev is refusing to be controlled, as Chabazian sits in half guard. #SUB#
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chabazian throwing shots but Rusev is blocking nicely.
Chabazian prevents Rusev from improving his position.#T3#
Rusev manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Chabazian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rusev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chabazian has Rusev in his guard.#REVB#
Rusev is working Chabazian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chabazian is trying to keep Rusev in close.
Rusev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Chabazian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabazian has managed to get both his arms back between Rusev's legs - danger averted.
Chabazian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Chabazian advances to half guard. #SUB#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Chabazian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rusev is looking to improve his position.
Chabazian throwing shots but Rusev is blocking nicely.
Rusev is trying to control but can't.
Chabazian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rusev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabazian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabazian's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chabazian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev lands a big elbow.
Rusev landing strikes from the mount.
Chabazian is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rusev.
Rusev shoots and misses #TD#
and Chabazian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rusev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev pulls Chabazian in close to his closed guard and prevents Chabazian from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rusev's guard. #SUB#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rusev has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rusev still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rusev has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chabazian tries to bench press Rusev off him but Rusev keeps the position.
Chabazian is working hard here to advance position.
Rusev trying to control the action but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Rusev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rusev working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rusev tries for a kimura but Chabazian is defending well.
Chabazian manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Chabazian taking some punishment here, with Rusev in his half guard.
Chabazian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rusev wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Rusev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rusev throws a big elbow that misses.
Chabazian is looking to sweep but instead, Rusev has passed into half guard.
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Chabazian defends it. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but Chabazian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rusev to get the leverage.
Chabazian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Chabazian seems keen to control Rusev's posture.
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chabazian's head.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Rusev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chabazian swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chabazian working for a triangle but Rusev defends it easily. #SUB#
Chabazian is looking for a triangle but Rusev pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexander Rusev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusev is fighting to break Chabazian's control of his arms but Chabazian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chabazian's head.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Rusev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chabazian pushing down on Rusev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back.
Rusev gets full guard.
Rusev striking from the bottom.
Chabazian chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev trying to keep a closed guard but Chabazian is proving a slippery customer.
Rusev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chabazian.

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 Edmond Chabazian.
Well Chabazian 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Chabazian!
A very excited looking Edmond Chabazian 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: RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rauta.
We've been hearing reports that Chabazian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chabazian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Chabazian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rauta tests Chabazian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rauta looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Chabazian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rauta's guard.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rauta is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chabazian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rauta's head.#SUB#
Chabazian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rauta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chabazian, into his guard. #REVB#
Rauta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rauta controlling from the top position.
Rauta stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.#SUB#
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rauta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chabazian 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.
Rauta wants to pass the guard but Chabazian is keeping the position.
Chabazian 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Chabazian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rauta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rauta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chabazian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rauta defends it easily.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Rauta passes into half guard.
Rauta trying to control the pace.
Rauta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chabazian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chabazian is looking for a sweep. Rauta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rauta trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabazian moves into full guard.
Chabazian looking to control.
Rauta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chabazian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rauta keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass. #T4#
Chabazian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chabazian is pushing down on Rauta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rauta is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian trying to control from Rauta's half guard. Rauta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rauta 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.
Chabazian postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chabazian stands and throws Rauta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chabazian is trying to ground and pound but Rauta uses the momentary lack of control by Chabazian to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian is just content to waste time from the top position. Rauta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edmond Chabazian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Rauta finds it's target.
Rauta clobbers Chabazian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chabazian needs to keep his hands up - Rauta had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chabazian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rauta circles away.
Chabazian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rauta. Chabazian shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rauta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rauta's corner calls for a 1-2. Rauta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Chabazian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Chabazian is rocked!
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Chabazian is out of range.
Good shot there by Rauta.
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rauta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chabazian.
Chabazian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chabazian seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chabazian. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Chabazian crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chabazian looks OK. Rauta waves Chabazian back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta lands a really nice looking cross but Chabazian seems unphased.
Rauta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chabazian on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Rauta. No joy for Chabazian on that attempt. #T2#
Rauta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rauta drops Chabazian with a huge uppercut! Chabazian drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rauta is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulma Rauta!
A relieved looking Kulma Rauta 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: CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Chabazian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurbolatov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SUB2#
Chabazian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurbolatov turns into him and now he's in Chabazian's guard. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chabazian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurbolatov has managed to get both his arms back between Chabazian's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nurbolatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurbolatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurbolatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nurbolatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chabazian manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Chabazian is looking to sweep but instead, Nurbolatov has passed into half guard.
Chabazian is looking for a sweep. Nurbolatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chabazian is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurbolatov. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chabazian works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurbolatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurbolatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Nurbolatov postures up. #T2#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurbolatov's guard. #REVB#
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurbolatov has his foot on Chabazian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabazian works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chabazian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurbolatov has his hands on Chabazian's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian working some strikes from top position.
Chabazian distracts Nurbolatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chabazian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chabazian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabazian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Chabazian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurbolatov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurbolatov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurbolatov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabazian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for a guillotine here but Chabazian defends easily. #SUB#
Chabazian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chabazian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chabazian digs a good body shot into Nurbolatov's ribs.
Nurbolatov shoots in but Chabazian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurbolatov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Chabazian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chabazian lands a couple of digs.
Chabazian postures up and lands a big shot to Nurbolatov's brow. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabazian lands a couple of elbows.
Nurbolatov is trying to keep Chabazian in close.
Chabazian works over Nurbolatov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurbolatov has momentary wrist control but Chabazian slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian is working Nurbolatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chabazian distracts Nurbolatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Chabazian landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabazian defends well.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian is nestled in close to Nurbolatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Chabazian.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chabazian drops an elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Chabazian working over Nurbolatov with some ground and pound. Nurbolatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chabazian slips a nice elbow through Nurbolatov's hands, connecting with Nurbolatov's forehead.
Nurbolatov is pressing down on Chabazian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Nurbolatov is keeping the position.
Chabazian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabazian postures up.
Nurbolatov keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass.
Chabazian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Nurbolatov has momentary wrist control but Chabazian slips an elbow through the middle.
Chabazian lands a couple of elbows.
Nurbolatov has momentary wrist control but Chabazian slips an elbow through the middle.
Chabazian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chabazian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chabazian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Chabazian landing with the ground and pound.
Chabazian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Chabazian postures up in Nurbolatov's guard and throws a big left but Nurbolatov blocks it.
Chabazian is working Nurbolatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chabazian cracks Nurbolatov with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chabazian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chabazian passes Nurbolatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabazian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chabazian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chabazian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurbolatov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabazian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabazian's back!
Nurbolatov has the hooks in. Chabazian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chabazian keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chabazian defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Chabazian right now. #SUB#
Chabazian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nurbolatov.
Chabazian wants to escape the position. #T1#
Chabazian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chabazian is looking to improve his position.
Chabazian is not content to let Nurbolatov control the position.
Chabazian is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nurbolatov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurbolatov pulls his head out easily.
Nurbolatov trying to control from half guard but Chabazian is working away.
Chabazian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chabazian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurbolatov is aware though and is defending well.
Edmond Chabazian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but Chabazian is keeping the position.
Chabazian working a defensive guard but Nurbolatov passes into half guard.
Chabazian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chabazian controlling Nurbolatov's posture.
Chabazian 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.#T3#
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurbolatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chabazian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chabazian advances position into side control!
Nurbolatov sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurbolatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Chabazian lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Chabazian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabazian has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Nurbolatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabazian scoring with some ground and pound.
Chabazian is in close to Nurbolatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chabazian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chabazian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chabazian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chabazian controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurbolatov is retaining full guard.
Edmond Chabazian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Chabazian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chabazian 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Chabazian!
A victorious Edmond Chabazian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Bekzod wants to clinch up but Chabazian keeps it at a distance.
Chabazian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bekzod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Chabazian counters with a single leg into guard. Bekzod didn't expect that.
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.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bekzod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabazian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chabazian stands and throws Bekzod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bekzod sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chabazian is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bekzod to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chabazian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bekzod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chabazian.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chabazian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bekzod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bekzod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian is pushing down on Bekzod's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bekzod is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian 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.
Chabazian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chabazian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chabazian throwing shots but Bekzod is blocking nicely.
Bekzod is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB#
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Bekzod defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bekzod doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Chabazian not doing much here.
Chabazian missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bekzod sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Chabazian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bekzod sees it coming and defends easily.
Chabazian not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabazian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bekzod can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chabazian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chabazian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chabazian wants to pass to mount but Bekzod is defending the position.
Chabazian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chabazian is keen to just control but Bekzod is a slippery customer.
Bekzod is pressing down on Chabazian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bekzod pulls Chabazian in to control the position.
Chabazian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabazian throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Chabazian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chabazian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabazian.
Chabazian misses with a takedown
and Bekzod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chabazian shoots in for a double leg but Bekzod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabazian drops his hands momentarily and Bekzod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chabazian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bekzod can do to turn this around?
Chabazian goes for a double leg but Bekzod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bekzod continues to drive forward.
Bekzod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod works on Chabazian's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Bekzod digs a right hand into Chabazian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chabazian's gas tank.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chabazian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bekzod can turn it around.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Chabazian backwards.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod lands a jab to Chabazian's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod cracks Chabazian with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Chabazian is rocked!#T2#
Bekzod digs a good hook to Chabazian's body. #KD2#
Bekzod cracks Chabazian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bekzod has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chabazian to stand back up!
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Chabazian tries to keep at a distance but Bekzod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chabazian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod pushes Chabazian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Bekzod breaks from the clinch.
Bekzod fakes the body blow, causing Chabazian to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chabazian goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azad Bekzod!
During a confident post fight interview, Azad Bekzod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 591
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Chabazian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodriguez controls Chabazian momentarily but Chabazian frees himself.
Chabazian pushes down on Rodriguez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is looking to control Chabazian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Chabazian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez 's head.
Chabazian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chabazian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well. #T1#
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is in trouble now - Chabazian has advanced to mount!
Chabazian 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.
Chabazian working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Chabazian working for a submission but Rodriguez is keeping him at bay.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Chabazian has hold of Rodriguez 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodriguez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chabazian. #T2##SUB#
Chabazian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rodriguez is surviving well by controlling Chabazian's body position as best he can.
Rodriguez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez taking shots to the head.
Chabazian controlling the position easily from mount.
Chabazian looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chabazian.
Chabazian lands a big shot there that rocks Rodriguez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3##SUB#
Chabazian is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rodriguez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is in a horrible position here. Chabazian smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Chabazian is working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez frees his head quite easily.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Chabazian wants to finish this one by submission but Rodriguez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chabazian. #SUB#
Chabazian jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rodriguez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rodriguez and Chabazian has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Chabazian goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chabazian's guard! Nice work there by Rodriguez ! #T4#
Chabazian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Chabazian sits in half guard.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez has hold of Chabazian's hands but Chabazian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabazian trying to control from Rodriguez 's half guard. Rodriguez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Chabazian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chabazian, into his guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chabazian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Chabazian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chabazian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chabazian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez with a nice calf kick.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chabazian feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Chabazian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriguez !#SUB#
Chabazian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chabazian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chabazian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Chabazian sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodriguez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chabazian tries to score with some ground and pound. Rodriguez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chabazian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chabazian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chabazian moves into full mount!
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rodriguez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T2#
Chabazian trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Chabazian is working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez frees his head quite easily.
Chabazian landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Chabazian jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chabazian connects with a decent elbow.
Chabazian working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Chabazian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Chabazian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodriguez 's legs.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Chabazian is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Chabazian has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rodriguez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chabazian yanks on the arm and Rodriguez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chabazian.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!
A very excited looking Edmond Chabazian 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: CFC 580
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Chabazian misses with a takedown
and Neal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chabazian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neal defends well and Chabazian ends up having to push Neal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neal lands a good knee to the midsection. Chabazian won't want to take too many of those.
Chabazian is breathing heavily.
Neal lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Neal.
Neal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Neal.
A left hand lands to the body for Neal. #BC2#
Neal breaks from the clinch.
Chabazian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Neal counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabazian with a poor takedown
and Neal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chabazian thinking.
Edmond Chabazian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Chabazian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neal 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 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Byron Neal!
An intense looking Byron Neal took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's four out of my last five i've won here now at CFC. I've shown new and old ownership that i'm game for anyone and I've paid my dues. Now I want my demands to be met. I want my get back at Pyotr or the next shot at Ardahan!'.

Event: CFC 567
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Chabazian shoots and misses
and Battuga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck for Chabazian with that takedown attempt.
Battuga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chabazian fails with the takedown
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ardahan Battuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Chabazian.
Chabazian misses with a takedown
and Battuga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chabazian with a poor takedown #KD#
and Battuga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chabazian! Battuga lets Chabazian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Chabazian is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabazian walks into a jab.
Chabazian is still on wobbly legs! Can Battuga finish him?
Chabazian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Battuga counters with a right hand from hell and Chabazian is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga retains his welterweight title!

Event: CFC 554
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##TD#
Chabazian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pacucci takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabazian scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chabazian looks up at the clock and then as Pacucci takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chabazian smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pacucci 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.#SUB#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacucci has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chabazian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pacucci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabazian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pacucci tries to bench press Chabazian off him but Chabazian keeps the position.
Pacucci is still trying to improve position.
Pacucci manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Chabazian tries to pass to full mount but Pacucci defends it.
Chabazian thows a huge punch but Pacucci dodges it nicely.
Chabazian works his way into side control.
Pacucci tries to buck Chabazian off but Chabazian is having none of it.
Pacucci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Chabazian 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.
Nice strikes from Chabazian there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacucci trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Pacucci taking shots to the head.
Pacucci tries to lock up and control but Chabazian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chabazian landing strikes from the mount and Pacucci is in trouble!
Pacucci gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Pacucci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chabazian scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Pacucci defends the submission attempt.
Chabazian working over Pacucci with some ground and pound. Pacucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
Pacucci works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Pacucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabazian passes Pacucci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pacucci is looking to control Chabazian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacucci avoid being mounted?
Pacucci is staying active underneath Chabazian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chabazian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chabazian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pacucci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pacucci.
Chabazian is looking to advance position but Pacucci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Chabazian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacucci lands a big shot there that rocks Chabazian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Pacucci is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chabazian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Chabazian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chabazian is looking to improve his position but Pacucci isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Chabazian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chabazian is concentrating on defense, preventing Pacucci from advancing position.
Chabazian wants to get back to full guard.
Pacucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pacucci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pacucci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chabazian's head.
Pacucci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chabazian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pacucci looking to sit in guard and control but Chabazian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Pacucci keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Pacucci tries to sprawl but Chabazian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chabazian trying to mount his opponent but Pacucci defends it.
Chabazian trying to control from half guard but Pacucci is working away.
Chabazian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Pacucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pacucci is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chabazian wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacucci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chabazian slips a nice elbow through Pacucci's hands, connecting with Pacucci's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pacucci is looking to control Chabazian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacucci avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pacucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Pacucci is looking to improve his position.
Chabazian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacucci can do to turn this around?
Chabazian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pacucci trying to control here. #SUB#
Pacucci is defending against the submission attempts here by Chabazian.
Chabazian working Pacucci over with strikes.
Pacucci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chabazian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chabazian lands a couple of elbows.
Chabazian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Pacucci is keeping the position.
Chabazian passes into half guard.
Chabazian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chabazian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pacucci is pressing down on Chabazian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Pacucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chabazian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chabazian throwing strikes but missing.
Chabazian won't allow Pacucci to sweep him here.
Pacucci keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass. #T3#
Pacucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacucci, not yet.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chabazian lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Pacucci working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Pacucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chabazian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chabazian cracks Pacucci with a solid left hand.
Chabazian slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Chabazian.
Pacucci trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacucci has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Chabazian is just content to waste time from the top position. Pacucci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chabazian distracts Pacucci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pacucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabazian is working Pacucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chabazian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacucci controls Chabazian momentarily but Chabazian frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pacucci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Pacucci gets caught napping as Chabazian dives in and scores a takedown. Pacucci manages to retain guard.
Chabazian with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Pacucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabazian defends well.
Chabazian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pacucci's head.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
Pacucci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacucci is retaining full guard.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian connects with a couple of short punches.
Chabazian showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Chabazian won't allow Pacucci to sweep him here.
Pacucci trying to control the position.
Chabazian stands up over Pacucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chabazian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chabazian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chabazian throwing strikes but missing.
Chabazian is working Pacucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Pacucci keeps moving.
Tony Pacucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chabazian won't allow Pacucci to sweep him here.
Chabazian trying to control but Pacucci is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pacucci is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chabazian wants to sweep here but Pacucci controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chabazian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacucci defends it easily.
Pacucci preventing the sweep. #T3#
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Pacucci postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacucci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pacucci content to stall in guard here.
Pacucci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chabazian's head.
Pacucci forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian tries to get to full guard but Pacucci has control of the leg.
Chabazian moves into full guard.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacucci's guard. #REVR##T4#
Chabazian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacucci's guard. #SUB#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Pacucci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacucci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chabazian is working for a kimura here but Pacucci manages to reverse the position and he's now in Chabazian's guard.
Chabazian trying to control the position here.
Pacucci looking to pass the guard.
Pacucci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Edmond Chabazian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chabazian pulls Pacucci in close to his closed guard and prevents Pacucci from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Chabazian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chabazian 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 548
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Chabazian has a takedown stuffed.
Chabazian goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Convicted Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Chabazian.#TD2#
Chabazian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kelly trying to control but Chabazian postures up. #SUB2#
Chabazian has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kelly defend it? Chabazian steps over the head and cranks it - Kelly is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chabazian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!
A relieved looking Edmond Chabazian 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: CFC 545
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Chabazian, which made it look bad.
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown but Chabazian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chabazian as he avoids it easily.
Edmond Chabazian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.#TD#
Rusev gets caught napping as Chabazian dives in and scores a takedown. Rusev manages to retain guard.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rusev is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian throws a big right hand that misses.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev pulls Chabazian in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian stands up over Rusev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Rusev trying to control the position.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
Chabazian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rusev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rusev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabazian passes Rusev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rusev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rusev defends it well.
Rusev is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabazian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Rusev actively working from the bottom here.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Rusev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian passes to side control.
Chabazian 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.
Chabazian 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. #SUB#
Chabazian is trying to get an arm triangle but Rusev is defending well.
Rusev is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rusev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chabazian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusev keeps working.
Chabazian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chabazian landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Chabazian tries for a kimura but Rusev is defending well.
Chabazian works to advance to full mount. Rusev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chabazian controlling the position easily from mount.
Rusev is trying to escape the mount.
Chabazian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Chabazian moves to the back position.
Chabazian is hanging on to Rusev's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Chabazian has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rusev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chabazian keeps control of the position as Rusev tries to break free.
Rusev is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Chabazian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chabazian looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Chabazian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chabazian shoots in but no luck this time.
Chabazian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rusev's waist but Rusev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabazian off to one side.
Rusev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chabazian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rusev somewhat.#TD#
Chabazian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rusev was covering up waiting for the punch and Chabazian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rusev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rusev is in close to Chabazian's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Chabazian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Rusev trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Rusev throwing strikes from guard but Chabazian blocks nicely.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rusev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusev is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chabazian 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.
Rusev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chabazian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rusev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rusev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chabazian's head.
Rusev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusev is one step ahead there.
Rusev connects with a couple of short punches.
Rusev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rusev's guard. #REVR#
Chabazian is pushing down on Rusev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusev is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian is pressing down on Rusev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rusev is holding on for now.
Rusev wants to control but Chabazian is keeping busy.
Rusev gets full guard.
Rusev striking off his back but it's not causing Chabazian any problems.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusev can do to turn this around?
Rusev is trying to control the position but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusev has wrist control.
Chabazian trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev looking to control. #T4#
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rusev is keeping the position.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #SUB#
Chabazian has gone for a leg lock! Rusev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chabazian's guard.#REVB#
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Rusev lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Rusev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rusev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chabazian circles away.
As Rusev looks to move away, Chabazian throws a big counter combo but Rusev just gets out of the way.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Chabazian counters with a shoot takedown. Rusev fights it but they end up in guard.
Rusev 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.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabazian is working hard here to advance position.
Chabazian postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rusev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chabazian's guard. #REVB#
Rusev postures up and lands a big shot to Chabazian's brow.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chabazian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusev stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian working a defensive guard here.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
Rusev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rusev lands a couple of elbows.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusev postures up and lands a big shot to Chabazian's brow. #T2#
Chabazian wants to sweep here but Rusev controlling him for the moment.
Chabazian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rusev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chabazian's head.
Rusev stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian is adopting a defensive guard.
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chabazian trying to control the position.
Chabazian has momentary wrist control but Rusev slips an elbow through the middle.
Chabazian has momentary wrist control but Rusev slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Chabazian is rocked!
Rusev wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Oh Chabazian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Chabazian seems to have got his legs back now.
Rusev is working Chabazian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
Chabazian looking to control but Rusev passes into half guard.
Chabazian is pressing down on Rusev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rusev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chabazian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rusev defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chabazian 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.#T4#
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chabazian trying to control the position.
Rusev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabazian is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chabazian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rusev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rusev is working Chabazian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rusev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rusev 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Rusev!

Event: CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Chabazian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chabazian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalama counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalama lands a body shot.
Kalama lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Chabazian is rocked!
Kalama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalama pounces like a tiger and cracks Chabazian with a vicious hook! Chabazian is down but not out! Kalama follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Kalama!
Our winner, Roy Kalama, 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: CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Chabazian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chabazian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seto manages to get back to half guard.
Seto trying to control but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seto keeps working.
Chabazian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seto's head.
Chabazian wants to pass to mount but Seto is defending the position.
Chabazian prevents Seto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Chabazian 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.
Seto moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian works over Seto with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Chabazian passes Seto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seto is trying to get back to full guard.
Chabazian is pressing down on Seto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seto is holding on for now.
Chabazian wants to take a breather but Seto is having none of it.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Seto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabazian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seto is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chabazian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seto is just riding it out for now. Chabazian eventually gives up the hold.
Seto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Seto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabazian is trying to control. Seto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chabazian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seto tries to roll over but Chabazian keeps him under control.
Chabazian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chabazian prevents Seto from improving his position.
Chabazian wants to control but Seto is keeping him busy.
Seto manages to get to full guard.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Seto keeps moving.
Chabazian pushes down on Seto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Seto gets back to full guard.
Seto seems keen to control Chabazian's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Seto is trying to control. Chabazian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Seto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chabazian defends it well.
Seto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chabazian wants to improve his position but Seto is controlling well. #T4##SUB#
Seto is working for a submission of some sort.
Chabazian trying to control but Seto postures up.
Chabazian wants to improve his position but Seto is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seto is looking to advance position but Chabazian won't allow it.
Chabazian is pressing down on Seto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Chabazian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Seto tries to get to full guard but Chabazian has control of the leg.
Chabazian is looking to advance position but Seto won't allow it.
Seto trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Seto is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian prevents Seto from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seto is holding on to half guard well.
Chabazian moves nicely into side control.
Chabazian is chipping away with strikes.
Seto is not content to let Chabazian control the position.
Chabazian working the ground and pound but Seto is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to get an arm triangle but Seto is defending well.
Seto is trying to control Chabazian's posture but Chabazian avoids it. #T2#
Seto is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Seto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Seto trying to control but Chabazian postures up.
Seto has hold of Chabazian's hands but Chabazian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Seto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Seto is pressing down on Chabazian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Seto trying to control the position here. #T3#
Seto keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully.
Chabazian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seto tries to bench press Chabazian off him but Chabazian keeps the position.
Seto is not content to let Chabazian control the position.
Chabazian working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seto can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Seto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Seto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabazian is working away from the top position though.
Chabazian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seto!
Chabazian landing strikes from the mount and Seto is in trouble!
Seto tries to hold on but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chabazian raining down shots from the mount!
Chabazian trying to control but Seto is having none of it.
Chabazian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD2#
Chabazian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Seto is looking to improve his position.
Edmond Chabazian has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chabazian lands a nice short elbow.
Seto won't allow Chabazian to pass to mount.
Seto is doing well to control the position and prevent Chabazian from advancing to side control.
Seto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chabazian working some strikes from top position.
Seto 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.
Chabazian postures up in Seto's guard and throws a big left but Seto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian cracks Seto with a solid left hand.
Chabazian landing some decent shots from guard.
Seto looking to control.
Seto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chabazian trying to control but Seto is working from the bottom.
Seto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seto keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully.
Chabazian content to stall in guard here.
Seto keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass.
Seto controls Chabazian momentarily but Chabazian frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Seto is retaining full guard.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Seto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Chabazian shoots in and bounces Seto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Seto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seto seems keen to control Chabazian's posture.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
Seto controlling the position.
Chabazian throws a big elbow that misses.
Seto wants to sweep here but Chabazian controlling him for the moment.
Seto trying to keep a closed guard but Chabazian is proving a slippery customer.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seto is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Chabazian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seto looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Seto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chabazian takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Chabazian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabazian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a kimura but Seto is defending it quite comfortably.
Seto wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chabazian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chabazian working Seto over with strikes.
Chabazian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seto tries to roll over but Chabazian keeps him under control.
Chabazian thows a huge punch but Seto dodges it nicely.
Chabazian works his way into full mount!
Seto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian really 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.#R4#
Nice shot by Seto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Seto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seto showed some decent athleticism there.
Seto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chabazian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chabazian preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Seto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chabazian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian 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#
Seto gets back to full guard.
Seto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Seto is retaining full guard.
Seto looking for a sweep. Not yet Seto, not yet.
Chabazian passes into half guard.
Chabazian lands with a punch from half guard.
Seto won't allow Chabazian to pass to mount.
Chabazian drops an elbow to the side of Seto's head.
Chabazian prevents Seto from improving his position.
Chabazian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabazian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabazian's back!#SUB#
Seto looking for the choke from the back.
Chabazian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Seto. #SUB#
Seto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Seto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Seto controlling well, preventing Chabazian from escaping the position.
Seto trying to control.
Seto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chabazian tries to escape but Seto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chabazian looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Seto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chabazian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chabazian 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.#T3#
I really don't envy Chabazian right now.
Chabazian keeps trying to improve his position.
Chabazian staying busy and making it hard for Seto to control. #SUB#
Seto looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Seto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chabazian can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Seto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Chabazian is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Seto!
Junior Seto retains his welterweight title!
Junior Seto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Lupsaka stalks Chabazian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chabazian's face. Chabazian staggers backwards, shaken.
Chabazian goes for a double leg but Lupsaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lupsaka continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Chabazian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chabazian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupsaka pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Chabazian drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian controls Lupsaka momentarily but Lupsaka frees himself.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lupsaka is one step ahead there.
Lupsaka is stalling in the full guard.
Chabazian trying to keep a closed guard but Lupsaka is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupsaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lupsaka wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chabazian preventing the sweep.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Lupsaka keeps moving.
Lupsaka 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lupsaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chabazian is pushing down on Lupsaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lupsaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Lupsaka is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupsaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chabazian trying to mount his opponent but Lupsaka defends it.
Chabazian wants to take a breather but Lupsaka is having none of it.
Lupsaka wants to improve his position but Chabazian is controlling well. #SUB#
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Lupsaka wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian moves nicely into side control.
Chabazian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lupsaka! #SUB#
Chabazian jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lupsaka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lupsaka and Chabazian has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lupsaka is trying to control Chabazian's posture but Chabazian avoids it.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Lupsaka is working from the bottom.
Chabazian wants to control for a moment but Lupsaka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Chabazian is thwarting Lupsaka's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lupsaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Lupsaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chabazian pushing down on Lupsaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lupsaka is not content to let Chabazian control the position.
Lupsaka tries to roll over but Chabazian keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chabazian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Chabazian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lupsaka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chabazian has cracked it and Lupsaka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chabazian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!
After winning the bout, Edmond Chabazian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kelly clinches.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chabazian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Edmond Chabazian has been cut.
Chabazian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Chabazian. Chabazian gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly wants to counter the offense by Chabazian and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabazian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kelly has managed to clinch.
Chabazian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Chabazian.
Kelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chabazian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Kelly stalls.
Kelly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped Chabazian in his tracks for a moment.
Kelly lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Edmond Chabazian's cut is getting worse.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Chabazian's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Kelly. #ROC2#Chabazian is rocked!
Chabazian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kelly is defending well.
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chabazian is breathing heavily.
Chabazian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Kelly.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
Kelly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kelly lands a knee to the body.
Chabazian seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Edmond Chabazian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chabazian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chabazian is defending well for now.
Chabazian wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Chabazian's takedown attempt.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chabazian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chabazian's defenses. #CUT2#Jeez, Edmond Chabazian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chabazian is defending well for now.
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped Chabazian in his tracks for a moment.
Chabazian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chabazian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chabazian is trying to drag Kelly to the mat but Kelly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kelly lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Convicted Kelly!
Convicted Kelly is the new welterweight champion!
Convicted Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 515
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Maxey lands with a kick to the temple. Chabazian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chabazian closes the distance and clinches up with Maxey, looking for a takedown. Chabazian pushes Maxey against the cage but Maxey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maxey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maxey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chabazian doesn't seem bothered though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maxey - that will leave a mark! #TD#
Chabazian scores with a takedown into Maxey's guard.
Chabazian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maxey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Chabazian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maxey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabazian has managed to get both his arms back between Maxey's legs - danger averted.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maxey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabazian is pulling down on Maxey's head. It's preventing any offense from Maxey, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Chabazian working for a triangle but Maxey defends it easily. #T1#
Maxey slips nicely into half guard.
Chabazian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maxey is trying to control the action in half guard but Chabazian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chabazian keeping hold of Maxey's head, controlling as best he can.
Chabazian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chabazian.#SUB#
Chabazian is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Chabazian looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maxey is defending well. Chabazian quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maxey has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chabazian celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmond Chabazian!

Event: CFC 511
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Chabazian takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Chabazian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolsonaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Chabazian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolsonaro keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass.
Chabazian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolsonaro wants to stand but Chabazian is controlling the position.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chabazian slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chabazian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolsonaro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Chabazian in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bolsonaro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chabazian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmond Chabazian!

Event: CFC 508
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Chabazian throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Lenz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chabazian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chabazian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenz is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lenz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenz is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lenz for as long as he can get away with.
Lenz tries to get to full guard but Chabazian has control of the leg.
Chabazian is taking a breather. Lenz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chabazian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabazian wants to pass to mount but Lenz is defending the position.
Chabazian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lenz won't allow Chabazian to pass to mount.
Chabazian not doing much here.
Chabazian is looking to advance position but Lenz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lenz looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Chabazian seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Lenz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabazian gets full guard.
Chabazian pulls Lenz in close to prevent any damage.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Lenz postures up.
Lenz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenz stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Lenz looking to sit in guard and control but Chabazian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lenz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabazian is one step ahead there.
Chabazian stays in close to Lenz's body and controls the position. #T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chabazian.
Chabazian pushing down on Lenz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lenz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabazian is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian 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#
Chabazian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lenz as he avoids it easily.
Chabazian fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lenz moves into range and clinches up with Chabazian.#BC2#
Lenz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Lenz lands but Chabazian takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Lenz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chabazian manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenz is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chabazian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabazian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chabazian controlling from the top position.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lenz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabazian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chabazian slips nicely into half guard.
Lenz is trying to get back to full guard.
Chabazian works his way into full mount! #T3#
Chabazian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lenz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chabazian content just to control the position here.
Lenz is trying desperately to improve position.
Chabazian controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabazian'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenz is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Edmond Chabazian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chabazian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lenz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmond Chabazian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lenz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chabazian darts in looking for a takedown but Lenz gets double underhooks and turns Chabazian into the cage. #TD2#
Lenz lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lenz being controlled here, momentarily.
Chabazian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chabazian slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Lenz wants to get back to his feet.
Lenz is looking to improve his position.
Lenz is trying to stand back up but Chabazian is controlling him
Lenz wants to improve his position but Chabazian is controlling well.
Lenz wants to get back to his feet.
Chabazian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lenz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Chabazian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Lenz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabazian stalling. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chabazian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lenz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabazian fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Chabazian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lenz quickly recovers to half guard.
Lenz wants to control but Chabazian is keeping busy.
Chabazian controlling the action here.
Adam Lenz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lenz wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Chabazian.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmond Chabazian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmond Chabazian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chabazian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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 Edmond Chabazian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chabazian, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edmond Chabazian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Atkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chabazian is trying to defend but Atkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chabazian is looking to improve his position.
Atkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Chabazian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atkins prevents Chabazian from improving his position.
Chabazian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard. #REVB#
Atkins being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Chabazian pushing down on Atkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chabazian not doing much here.
Chabazian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Atkins wants to control but Chabazian is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Atkins actively working from the bottom here.
Chabazian sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chabazian content to control rather than advance.
Chabazian lands with a punch from half guard.
Chabazian trying to control the pace.
Chabazian works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Chabazian controlling the position easily from mount.
Chabazian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Atkins hang on?
Atkins tries to reverse the position but Chabazian maintains control.
Chabazian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Chabazian.
Chabazian with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Chabazian scoring with strikes but Atkins is staying in there.
Chabazian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian 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##TD#
Atkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins preventing the sweep.
Edmond Chabazian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chabazian wants to hit a sweep here but Atkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chabazian there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian is looking to improve his position but Atkins isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chabazian is still trying to improve position.
Chabazian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chabazian keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atkins trying to control the action but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian is looking for a sweep. Atkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chabazian is defending against the submission attempts here by Atkins.
Atkins prevents Chabazian from improving his position.#T3#
Chabazian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chabazian is pulling down on Atkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkins, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chabazian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Atkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Atkins stops Chabazian from passing to mount.
Atkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chabazian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chabazian controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edmond Chabazian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chabazian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Chabazian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmond Chabazian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chabazian gets the takedown into side control.
Chabazian taking a breather here.
Chabazian advances nicely into full mount.
Atkins wants to hold on but Chabazian pushes him away.
Atkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Chabazian working for a submission but Atkins is keeping him at bay.
Atkins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T1#
Chabazian controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Atkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chabazian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chabazian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Chabazian has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Atkins is working hard here to advance position.
Chabazian controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Chabazian landing strikes from the mount and Atkins is in trouble!
Chabazian controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Chabazian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chabazian 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Chabazian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chabazian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chabazian 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.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chabazian is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Robinson has his hands clasped together but Chabazian extends and breaks Robinson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chabazian.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmond Chabazian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Chabazian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chabazian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rasim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabazian works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian advances to full mount.
Chabazian controlling from mount. #T1#
Chabazian landing strikes from the mount and Rasim is in trouble!
Chabazian looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Chabazian working the ground and pound effectively.
Chabazian controlling the pace for now.
Chabazian landing strikes from the mount and Rasim is in trouble!
Rasim is breathing heavily.
Chabazian controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Chabazian.
Chabazian controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Chabazian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabazian controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Chabazian is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chabazian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Chabazian!
In defeat, Samson Rasim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my all, but I wasn't able to come out with a win. '.

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