Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halvorsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mehamedov is stalling in the full guard.
Mehamedov throwing strikes from guard but Halvorsen blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Halvorsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mehamedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mehamedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Mehamedov wants to control from the top but Halvorsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
Halvorsen pulls Mehamedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mehamedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov wants to pass the guard but Halvorsen is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halvorsen working a defensive guard but Mehamedov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Halvorsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Mehamedov dominates the positioning.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.
Mehamedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halvorsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halvorsen struggling a bit here.
Halvorsen is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Mehamedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Mehamedov working away.
Halvorsen tries to buck Mehamedov off but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Mehamedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Mehamedov controlling the position.
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halvorsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mehamedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mehamedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Halvorsen is looking to improve his position but Mehamedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mehamedov with shots to the head and body - Halvorsen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halvorsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
Halvorsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Halvorsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halvorsen thumps Mehamedov with a low kick.
Mehamedov lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Mehamedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mehamedov stays in close to Halvorsen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Halvorsen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mehamedov escapes and throws Halvorsen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halvorsen is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Halvorsen regains half guard.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halvorsen controlling the position well.
Halvorsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mehamedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Halvorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mehamedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halvorsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Mehamedov has managed to clinch.
Halvorsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halvorsen working aggressively here.
Halvorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Halvorsen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halvorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov has Halvorsen pressed against the cage.
Halvorsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halvorsen blocking some punches.
Mehamedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halvorsen is leaning against Mehamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halvorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Halvorsen. #T4#
Halvorsen can't get the takedown.
Halvorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mehamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mehamedov prevents a body shot from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen tries a body shot but Mehamedov blocks it.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Halvorsen has Mehamedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehamedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Halvorsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halvorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehamedov's elbow.
Mehamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halvorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehamedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halvorsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mehamedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halvorsen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Halvorsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aziz Mehamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halvorsen tries to land a front kick but Mehamedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Halvorsen is looking to land body kicks.
Halvorsen looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halvorsen!
Halvorsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mehamedov seems content to control.
Halvorsen tries to roll over but Mehamedov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen taking some punishment here, with Mehamedov in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Halvorsen is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halvorsen gets full guard.#SUB#
Halvorsen looking for subs off his back but Mehamedov has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mehamedov not doing much here.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Halvorsen actively working from the bottom here.
Halvorsen trying to control from the bottom.
Mehamedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halvorsen wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
Mehamedov ducks under a wild hook from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Mehamedov counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Halvorsen working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mehamedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halvorsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mehamedov has managed to get both his arms back between Halvorsen's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Mehamedov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halvorsen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mehamedov is looking to defend but Halvorsen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mehamedov! Halvorsen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mehamedov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Mehamedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Allan Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mehamedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mehamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allan Jr swivels and escapes.
Mehamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allan Jr manages to avoid it.
Allan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allan Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mehamedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Mehamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mehamedov drives through and clinches with Allan Jr against the cage.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Mehamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allan Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the body.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Allan Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehamedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mehamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mehamedov.
Allan Jr working aggressively here.
Allan Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Allan Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov blocks an uppercut.
Allan Jr lands a body shot.
Mehamedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allan Jr.
Mehamedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allan Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov tries to work over Allan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allan Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Allan Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mehamedov.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Allan Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehamedov.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mehamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov misses with the head strike.
Allan Jr missing with knees to the body.
Mehamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov blocks a body shot from Allan Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allan Jr takes one on the button.
Mehamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Allan Jr's head.#CL#
Mehamedov moves into range and clinches up with Allan Jr.
Mehamedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allan Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allan Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allan Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allan Jr misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Mehamedov lands a body punch.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Mehamedov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allan Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Mehamedov has Allan Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allan Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mehamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Allan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Allan Jr. #T2#
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mehamedov digs a right hand underneath Allan Jr's ribcage. Allan Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mehamedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehamedov's face.
Mehamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Allan Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Allan Jr.
Mehamedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
Allan Jr with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehamedov avoids it.
Mehamedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Allan Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Mehamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allan Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allan Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mehamedov gets through Allan Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mehamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Allan Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Allan Jr with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allan Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr blocking some punches.
Mehamedov lands an uppercut.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mehamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Allan Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehamedov's face.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Mehamedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zack Allan Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's time! Mehamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mehamedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mehamedov throws a body punch but Allan Jr moves out of range. #TD#
Allan Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mehamedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Allan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehamedov working some strikes from top position.
Mehamedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aziz Mehamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Allan Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allan Jr avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Allan Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mehamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allan Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mehamedov shakes him off and moves away.
Mehamedov shoots in but Allan Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allan Jr counters with a body kick.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mehamedov clinches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov tries a body shot but Allan Jr blocks it.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
A head punch on the inside from Mehamedov fails to land.
Mehamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehamedov blocking some punches. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with some punches.
A short right from Mehamedov on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehamedov avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Mehamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allan Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Allan Jr!
Our winner, Zack Allan Jr, 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: AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hugo gets caught flat footed, as Mehamedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mehamedov won't allow Hugo to get back to his feet.
Mehamedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mehamedov won't allow Hugo to get back to his feet.
Mehamedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hugo wants to stand and escape but Mehamedov is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hugo has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hugo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mehamedov doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Mehamedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hugo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hugo is wriggling around but Mehamedov manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVB#
Hugo is trying to stand.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hugo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hugo is trying to stand back up but Mehamedov is controlling him #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mehamedov is looking to advance position but Hugo won't allow it.
Hugo is trying to stand back up but Mehamedov is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hugo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mehamedov 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.#ES2#
Hugo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mehamedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hugo.
Hugo is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Mehamedov. #TD#
Mehamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet but Mehamedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mehamedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hugo wants to stand and escape but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Mehamedov trying to control but Hugo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mehamedov wants to pass the guard but Hugo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mehamedov ducks under a wild hook from Hugo.#TD#
Mehamedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehamedov working over Hugo with some ground and pound. Hugo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mehamedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mehamedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Hugo gets caught flat footed, as Mehamedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hugo is looking to stand back up but Mehamedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hugo.
Hugo pushes Mehamedov off looking to stand but Mehamedov dives back in and keeps control.
Mehamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hugo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.
Mehamedov prevents Hugo from standing back up.
Mehamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hugo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mehamedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mehamedov is pressing down on Hugo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugo is holding on for now.
Aziz Mehamedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mehamedov throwing shots but Hugo is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov winds up and cracks Hugo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Mehamedov there.
Hugo is trying to stand back up but Mehamedov is controlling him
Mehamedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mehamedov prevents Hugo from standing back up.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mehamedov thows a huge punch but Hugo dodges it nicely.
Hugo is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hugo falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
Hugo takes a shot to the head.
Mehamedov is looking for a takedown.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hugo on the inside.
Hugo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Mehamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hugo can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hugo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mehamedov manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVB#
Mehamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.
Mehamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Mehamedov lands strikes from half guard.
Hugo is trying to stand up here but Mehamedov is controlling him well.
Mehamedov trying to control the pace.
Hugo pushes Mehamedov off looking to stand but Mehamedov dives back in and keeps control.
Mehamedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hugo is trying to stand up here but Mehamedov is controlling him well.
Hugo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mehamedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mehamedov wants to free his trapped foot but Hugo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hugo misses the shot to the body.
Hugo misses with a wild body shot.
Mehamedov tries to counter by clinching up but Hugo breaks away and moves out of range.
Hugo throws a hook but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov slips a straight right by Hugo.#TD#
Mehamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mehamedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Mehamedov is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mehamedov lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Mehamedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hugo tries to kick Mehamedov off but Mehamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mehamedov trying to control the pace.
Hugo is trying to stand.
Mehamedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mehamedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mehamedov is keen to just control but Hugo is a slippery customer.
Mehamedov is taking a breather. Hugo 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.
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mehamedov'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.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hugo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mehamedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mehamedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugo under the eye.
Hugo misses with a hook. Mehamedov ducked under it nicely.
Mehamedov with a poor takedown
and Hugo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hugo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mehamedov. #T3#
Hugo lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Mehamedov scores with a takedown into Hugo's guard.
Hugo is looking to stand up but Mehamedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mehamedov content to stall in guard here.
Mehamedov won't allow Hugo to get back to his feet. #T4#
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov advances to half guard.
Hugo is looking to get back to is feet but Mehamedov passes into side control.
Hugo is pushing Mehamedov's head away, looking to escape. Mehamedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Mehamedov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Mehamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mehamedov, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
A relieved looking Aziz Mehamedov 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: AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Sierrra tries to clinch up but Mehamedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mehamedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sierrra.
Decent striking displayed by Sierrra there.#TD2#
Mehamedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mehamedov content to stall in guard here.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mehamedov is in close to Sierrra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sierrra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mehamedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sierrra has momentary wrist control but Mehamedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
Mehamedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Sierrra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mehamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mehamedov advances to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
Mehamedov working over Sierrra with some ground and pound. Sierrra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Mehamedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mehamedov is nestled in close to Sierrra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sierrra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sierrra tries to get out of the position.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mehamedov winds up and cracks Sierrra with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Sierrra with the active half guard here but Mehamedov passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Mehamedov controls the position from side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like Mehamedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mehamedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sierrra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mehamedov is in Sierrra's guard.
Mehamedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Sierrra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov postures up in Sierrra's guard and throws a big left but Sierrra blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Sierrra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Sierrra.
Mehamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sierrra.
Sierrra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Mehamedov looking to score a takedown here. Sierrra is defending well but Mehamedov drives through and ends up in Sierrra's guard.
Mehamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mehamedov passes Sierrra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Mehamedov seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mehamedov uses his free foot to push down on Sierrra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sierrra.
Mehamedov controlling from mount. #T1#
Mehamedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mehamedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sierrra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mehamedov on the ground.
Mehamedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mehamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sierrra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Mehamedov cracks Sierrra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sierrra taking shots to the head.
Sierrra wants to hold on but Mehamedov pushes him away.
Mehamedov controlling the pace for now.
Mehamedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mehamedov lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov content just to control the position here. #T3#
Mehamedov looking to finish Sierrra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sierrra!
Mehamedov controlling his opponent.
Mehamedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mehamedov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Mehamedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sierrra?
Aziz Mehamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Sierrra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Sierrra is rocked!
Mehamedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Sierrra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
Mehamedov raining down shots from the mount!
Mehamedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sierrra misses the jab.
Mehamedov wants to counter the offense by Sierrra and move into the clinch position.
Sierrra seems to have got his legs back now.
Sierrra looks to land a left hand but Mehamedov moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Mehamedov drives through with a takedown into Sierrra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mehamedov stands and throws Sierrra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mehamedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mehamedov scores with punches from side control.
Mehamedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Sierrra taking a bit of punishment here - Mehamedov scoring with strikes.
Mehamedov controlling from side mount.
Mehamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Mehamedov.
Sierrra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mateo Sierrra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee asks Mehamedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mehamedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mehamedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sierrra.
Sierrra misses the jab.
Mehamedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Mehamedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sierrra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mehamedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Sierrra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mehamedov has passed into half guard!
Mehamedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mehamedov feints and as Sierrra raises his hands in defense, Mehamedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Mehamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mehamedov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: AFC #15
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Mehamedov.
Garak ducks under a wild hook from Mehamedov.
Garak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov swings for the body but Garak moves out of range.
Garak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garak takes a jab right on the kisser.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Garak looks to land a left hand but Mehamedov moved out of range nicely.
Garak avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov cracks Garak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
Mehamedov lands with a straight right. Garak didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mehamedov throws a shot to the body.
Mehamedov misses with an uppercut. Garak saw that one coming.
Garak tries for a takedown but Mehamedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Garak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Garak. That snapped Mehamedov's head back.
Mehamedov misses with a hook. Garak ducked under it nicely.
Garak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehamedov throws the left hand but Garak avoids the punch easily.
Garak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garak avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Garak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mehamedov misses with an uppercut.
Garak looks to land a left hand but Mehamedov moved out of range nicely.
Garak ducks under a wild hook from Mehamedov.
Garak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garak wants to clinch up but Mehamedov keeps it at a distance.
Garak slips under a jab from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses the jab.#T2#
Garak slips under a jab from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with an uppercut.
Garak takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Mehamedov.
Garak fails with a takedown attempt.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehamedov loads up on a big right hand but Garak slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Garak closes the distance and pushes Mehamedov back into the cage.
Garak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mehamedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aziz Mehamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elim Garak.
A right handed body shot lands from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garaks head.
Garak throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC#
Mehamedov breaks the clinch.
Garak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mehamedov throws the left hand but Garak avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Mehamedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mehamedov.
Garak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehamedov.
Garak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mehamedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Garak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Mehamedov misses the target.
Mehamedov lunges at Garak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garak's hand.
Garak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mehamedov as he avoids it easily.
Mehamedov misses with a body shot.
Garak wants to counter the offense by Mehamedov and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Mehamedov swings for the body but Garak moves out of range.
Mehamedov lands a right hook to the body.
Mehamedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mehamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garak with the counter takedown but Mehamedov avoids it easily.
Mehamedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garak is just out of range.#CL2#
Mehamedov tries to keep at a distance but Garak has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mehamedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garak misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mehamedov. Garak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mehamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Garak.
Mehamedov is looking to counter punch.
Garak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mehamedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov 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#
Garak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov ducks under a wild hook from Garak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mehamedov. Garak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garak wants to counter the offense by Mehamedov and move into the clinch position.
Mehamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garak feints the counter takedown.
Mehamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garak manages to avoid it.
Mehamedov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Garak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mehamedov won't be happy with that.
Mehamedov tries to bench press Garak off him but Garak keeps the position.
Mehamedov trying his best to control but Garak has mounted him.#SUB2#
Garak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Garak controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Garak has control of Mehamedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mehamedov regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1#
Garak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mehamedov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mehamedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mehamedov tries to get out of the position.
Garak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mehamedov can't escape the position.
Mehamedov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garak looking to ground and pound but Mehamedov is blocking nicely. #T2#
Garak wants to control the pace but Mehamedov is squirming around nicely.
Mehamedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Garak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Garak trying to control but Mehamedov is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garak is landing with some decent strikes but Mehamedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Mehamedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Garak has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Garak looking for a guillotine from mount but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Garak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garak throwing strikes here but Mehamedov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Garak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garak postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mehamedov looks a forlorn figure.
Garak lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Mehamedov is rocked!
Mehamedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mehamedov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garak. #T4#
Mehamedov is looking to improve his position but Garak isn't that keen on the idea.
Garak lands a heavy elbow.
Mehamedov tries to hold on but Garak postures up.#SUB2#
Garak has hold of Mehamedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mehamedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Garak goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mehamedov is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mehamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elim Garak 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#
A jab from Garak misses.
Garak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
Garak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mehamedov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Garak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garak.
Elim Garak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mehamedov's head.
Mehamedov keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garak advances to half guard. #T1#
Mehamedov is controlling Garak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mehamedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garak on the ground.
Garak is nestled in close to Mehamedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garak prevents Mehamedov from improving his position.
Mehamedov won't allow Garak to pass to mount.
Mehamedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garak.
Garak wants to take a breather but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Mehamedov is pressing down on Garak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garak stopping the sweep attempt from Mehamedov.
Garak connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Mehamedov 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.
Garak postures up in Mehamedov's guard and throws a big left but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov 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#
Mehamedov prevents Garak from improving his position.#SUB2#
Garak actively working from the bottom here.
Garak is refusing to be controlled, as Mehamedov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Garak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Garak tries to get to full guard but Mehamedov has control of the leg.
Garak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Garak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garak is trying to control the position but Mehamedov postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garak keeping moving, preventing Mehamedov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Garak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mehamedov is aware though and is defending well.
Mehamedov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elim Garak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garak 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elim Garak!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Marino misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Mehamedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mehamedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mehamedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mehamedov is working Marino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mehamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mehamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marino tries to get out of the position.
Mehamedov is working Marino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mehamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mehamedov works the jab nicely.
Marino avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Frank Marino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mehamedov closes the distance and clinches up with Marino, looking for a takedown. Mehamedov pushes Marino against the cage but Marino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mehamedov throws a hook but Marino avoids it easily.
Marino throws a big counter combination but Mehamedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mehamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marino.
Mehamedov misses with a looping left.
Mehamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Mehamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Mehamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mehamedov.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mehamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Mehamedov clinches up with Marino and pushes him back against the cage.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov is trying to drag Marino to the mat but Marino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Marino breaks from the clinch.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Marino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mehamedov cracks a nice hook into Marino's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Mehamedov.
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mehamedov. Mehamedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marino is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehamedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Mehamedov avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marino.
Mehamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mehamedov has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Mehamedov.
Marino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mehamedov prevents a body shot from Marino.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino wants to break free but Mehamedov has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
A hook to the body from Marino.
Mehamedov blocking some punches.
Marino tries a body shot but Mehamedov blocks it.
Marino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Mehamedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands a right hand. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marino.
Mehamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Marino.
Mehamedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mehamedov lands with a light punch inside.
Mehamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action. #BC#
Marino breaks the clinch.
Marino slips a straight right by Mehamedov.
A jab from Mehamedov misses.
A quick step to the side and Marino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Mehamedov - just one landing. #CL2#
Mehamedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov tries to throw a body punch but Marino avoids it by throwing Mehamedov back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Marino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marino ducks right into an uppercut from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marino under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mehamedov.
Marino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mehamedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mehamedov misses with a straight right.
Marino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mehamedov misses with a body shot.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.#T4#
Mehamedov throws a shot from downtown. Marino moves away and avoids it.
Mehamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehamedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mehamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Marino's shoulder, as Marino tries to avoid the shot.
Marino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Marino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mehamedov looks to land a right hand but Marino moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marino.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mehamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehamedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marino.
Marino slips a jab from Mehamedov.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov throws a hook but Marino blocks it.#T1#
Mehamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marino slips under a jab from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mehamedov is looking to clinch.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marino keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Mehamedov finds it's target.
Marino misses with the combination.
Mehamedov wants to counter the offense by Marino and move into the clinch position.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mehamedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marino in his tracks.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mehamedov connects with a jab.
Frank Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehamedov wants to counter with a clinch but Marino pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mehamedov. Marino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marino.#CUT#It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mehamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.#T3#
Marino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mehamedov.
Marino is looking for a counter combo.
A combination from Marino does no damage.
Mehamedov thuds a left hand into Marino's body.
Mehamedov tries to clinch but Marino is having none of it.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mehamedov misses the jab.
Mehamedov defending well as Marino loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Marino throws a right and a left that Mehamedov avoids nicely.
Mehamedov throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Marino misses its target.#TD2#
Mehamedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marino is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mehamedov staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aziz Mehamedov.
Well Mehamedov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Berretta misses the shot to the body.
Mehamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mehamedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berretta connects with a body shot.
Berretta throws a hook but Mehamedov blocks it.
Berretta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov cracks Berretta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mehamedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berretta in his tracks.
Massimo Berretta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Berretta.
Berretta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berretta misses with an uppercut. Mehamedov saw that one coming.
Berretta tries to move into range but Mehamedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Mehamedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berretta momentarily. #TD2#
Mehamedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Berretta!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov 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.
Mehamedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Berretta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Berretta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mehamedov on the ground.
Mehamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Mehamedov looks up at the clock and then as Berretta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mehamedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mehamedov misses with the ground and pound.
Mehamedov happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Berretta's head but Berretta avoids it well.#T3#
Mehamedov happy to just control the position for now.
Berretta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mehamedov connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Mehamedov stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mehamedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berretta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mehamedov controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mehamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov avoids the body shot from Berretta.
Mehamedov jabs Berretta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berretta throws a hook but Mehamedov avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehamedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berretta's head.
Berretta throws a body shot but no joy.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mehamedov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Berretta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berretta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berretta misses with a hook.
Donk. Mehamedov catches Berretta right on the button with a cross.
Mehamedov with a jab.
Good shot there by Mehamedov.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Berretta is rocked!
Mehamedov flashes Berretta a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Berretta's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Berretta crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Mehamedov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aziz Mehamedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aziz Mehamedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Garak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mehamedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garak scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Garak clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Garak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mehamedov uses from the top position.
Mehamedov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garak trying to control the position.
Mehamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Garak has his foot on Mehamedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mehamedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mehamedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garak working for a triangle but Mehamedov defends it easily.
Mehamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Garak can't do much from the bottom here.
Garak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mehamedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mehamedov controlling the position from side mount.
The ground and pound from Mehamedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Garak is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
Mehamedov continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garak is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garak is being controlled here.
Garak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mehamedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Garak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mehamedov defends well.#SUB2#
Garak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mehamedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mehamedov is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Garak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mehamedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mehamedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garak is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mehamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Mehamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mehamedov throws a strike but Garak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Garak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Garak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garak postures up in Mehamedov's guard and throws a big left but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elim Garak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mehamedov looks to throw the jab but Garak is out of range.
Garak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov cracks Garak with a good jab.
Mehamedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Garak feints the counter takedown.
Mehamedov connects with a single shot there.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Elim Garak has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mehamedov.#ROC#Garak is rocked!
Mehamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garak can do to turn this around?
Garak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garak is still on wobbly legs! Can Mehamedov finish him?
Mehamedov takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Mehamedov misses.
Mehamedov misses with a straight right.
Garak seems to have recovered his senses.
Garak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mehamedov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##KD#
Mehamedov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Garak tumbling to the canvas!
Garak is trying to keep Mehamedov in close.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB2#
Garak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Garak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mehamedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mehamedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mehamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
More hug and hope from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov wants to pass the guard but Garak is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mehamedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A swing and a miss from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Mehamedov lands.
Mehamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Garak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mehamedov throws out the jab.
A jab from Mehamedov misses.
Garak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Mehamedov misses.
Garak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garak is looking to clinch but Mehamedov is avoiding it.
Garak wants to clinch up but Mehamedov keeps it at a distance.
Mehamedov throws a jab when Garak was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elim Garak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mehamedov throws a hook but Garak blocks it.
Mehamedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mehamedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garak on the side of the head.
Garak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mehamedov.
Aziz Mehamedov is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
Garak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garak doesn't manage to clinch there - Mehamedov circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mehamedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mehamedov misses with a looping right.
Mehamedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garak in his tracks.
Mehamedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garak is just out of range.#T1#
Mehamedov throws a hook but Garak blocks it.
Mehamedov misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Garak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mehamedov!
Mehamedov struggling a bit here.
Mehamedov stops Garak from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Garak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mehamedov to see if he's OK.
Mehamedov tries to buck Garak off but Garak is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Garak wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping him busy.
Garak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mehamedov is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mehamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mehamedov taking a bit of punishment here - Garak scoring with strikes.
Garak in side control, throwing shots but Mehamedov defends.
Mehamedov struggling a bit here.#T3#
Mehamedov dodges the ground and pound from Garak.
Mehamedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mehamedov wants to control but Garak is keeping busy.
Garak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mehamedov defending well though.
Garak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garak is nestled in close to Mehamedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garak wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping him busy.
Garak wants to free his trapped foot but Mehamedov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Garak is trying to work for a kimura but Mehamedov is defending well. #T4#
Ground and pound from Garak.
Garak wants to pass the guard but Mehamedov is defending well. #SUB2#
Mehamedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Garak.
Mehamedov is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elim Garak.
I think Garak 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: KOP
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Mehamedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rock Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mehamedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mehamedov.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr has control of Mehamedov's left arm, preventing Mehamedov from doing any damage.
Mehamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mehamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Mehamedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mehamedov won't allow Rock Jr to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock Jr pulls Mehamedov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mehamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock Jr can pounce on him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Rock Jr tries to keep at a distance but Mehamedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mehamedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rock Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mehamedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mehamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Mehamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock Jr's elbow.
Mehamedov stalling.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov is stalling here.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
Mehamedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Mehamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehamedov can't get the takedown.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Mehamedov.
Rock Jr being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov just leaning against Rock Jr, taking a breather.
Mehamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock Jr blocks a body shot from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov stalling in the clinch.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mehamedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown but Rock Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Mehamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mehamedov is proving a slippery customer.
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 Will Rock Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mehamedov checks it #CL2#
and Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Mehamedov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mehamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mehamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock Jr obliges.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock Jr can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock Jr 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.#T1#
Rock Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Mehamedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rock Jr won't allow Mehamedov to sweep him here.
Rock Jr looking to pass the guard.
Rock Jr passes into half guard. #T2#
Rock Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mehamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock Jr prevents Mehamedov from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mehamedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mehamedov keeps working.
Rock Jr content to control rather than advance.
Rock Jr trying to control the action but Mehamedov is working from the bottom.
Mehamedov wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rock Jr stalling.
Rock Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mehamedov clinches up with Rock Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Mehamedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rock Jr is trying to maintain the position but Mehamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Rock Jr is controlling Mehamedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rock Jr wants to improve his position but Mehamedov is controlling well. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mehamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rock Jr is trying to control but can't.
Aziz Mehamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mehamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock Jr keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's time! Rock Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mehamedov drives through and clinches with Rock Jr against the cage.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr misses with a knee strike.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehamedov stalling.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehamedov is defending well for now.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mehamedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr letting Mehamedov take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Mehamedov blocks it. #T1#
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Mehamedov lands an uppercut.
Mehamedov is struggling to control the position.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Mehamedov has picked Rock Jr up - he's going for a ride! Mehamedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if Mehamedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mehamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rock Jr is not content to let Mehamedov control the position.
Rock Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mehamedov passes Rock Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rock Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mehamedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rock Jr is looking for a sweep. Mehamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock Jr trying to control but Mehamedov postures up.
Mehamedov stalling. #T3#
Rock Jr keeping hold of Mehamedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mehamedov in particular looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rock Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rock Jr.
Mehamedov trying to control but Rock Jr is working from the bottom.
Rock Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mehamedov's guard. #REVR#
Mehamedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Rock Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mehamedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mehamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock Jr is retaining full guard.
Mehamedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr working a defensive guard but Mehamedov passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr wants to control but Mehamedov is keeping busy.
Rock Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aziz Mehamedov.
I think Mehamedov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
Aziz Mehamedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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