Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Battuga tries to clinch but Bekzod is having none of it.
Bekzod throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battuga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Bekzod drives through and clinches with Battuga against the cage. #BC2#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battuga throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod tries to land a front kick but Battuga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battuga moves away.
Bekzod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Battuga lands a head shot.
Battuga misses with a right hand
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Battuga takes one on the button.
Bekzod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battuga misses with a looping right.
Battuga scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Battuga instigates a clinch.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod throws a jab but it's blocked by Battuga. #T2#
Bekzod scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bekzod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battuga momentarily.
Battuga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Battuga.
Bekzod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bekzod misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Battuga misses the target.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battuga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battuga throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Bekzod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Bekzod moves away from the strike by Battuga.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battuga.
Battuga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battuga.
A little jabbing left from Bekzod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battuga needs to keep his hands up - Bekzod had a free shot at his head there.
Battuga throws the left hand but Bekzod avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod moves to clinch but Battuga breaks away
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Battuga misses with a shot to the body
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battuga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Battuga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battuga swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
Bekzod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Battuga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battuga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Bekzod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bekzod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battuga throws a body shot but no joy.
Bekzod misses with the combination.
Battuga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod 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#
Bekzod moves out of range as Battuga strikes.
Battuga misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Bekzod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battuga swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
No joy there for Bekzod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Battuga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekzod lands a nice hook to Battuga's body. Battuga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bekzod closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Battuga counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Battuga's shoulder, as Battuga tries to avoid the shot.
Azad Bekzod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battuga slips a straight right by Bekzod.#T1#
Battuga throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battuga tries to clinch up
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Battuga staying out of range there.#T2#
Battuga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Battuga closes the distance and clinches.
Battuga avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battuga.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bekzod as Battuga tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
Battuga tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Battuga misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod. #T3#
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battuga misses with a body punch.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battuga misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bekzod moves into the clinch.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
A short right from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Bekzod scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battuga is working Bekzod over against the cage.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battuga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bekzods head.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Battuga controls his hands.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battuga.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga pushes Bekzod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battuga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battuga swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Battuga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bekzod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bekzod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Battuga looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bekzod misses.#T1#
Bekzod digs a good body shot into Battuga's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Battuga, as that shot connected.
A jab from Battuga does it's job there.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod needs to keep his hands up - Battuga had a free shot at his head there.
Bekzod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battuga slips under a jab.
Battuga misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Battuga finds it's way through Bekzod's defenses. #T2#
Bekzod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod misses with a right hand
and Battuga counters with a stiff right hand.
Bekzod throws a lazy body kick
and Battuga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bekzod looks to clinch
and Battuga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Battuga. #CL#
Battuga pushes Bekzod up against the cage in a clinch.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Battuga controls his hands.
Battuga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bekzod manages to break the clinch.
Bekzod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battuga moves away.
Battuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battuga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Battuga counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Battuga misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battuga cracks Bekzod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battuga moves to clinch but Bekzod breaks away
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battuga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bekzod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Battuga lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardahan Battuga clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod lands an overhand right.
Battuga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bekzod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battuga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Battuga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws out a loose jab but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Bekzod moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod working aggressively here. #T1#
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
Bekzod cracks Battuga with a nice body shot.
Battuga gets through Bekzod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battuga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Battuga is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bekzod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battuga doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Battuga.#T2##KD2#
Bekzod lands a big head kick that sends Battuga tumbling to the mat! Bekzod takes a step backwards and waves Battuga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Battuga is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bekzod clinches.
Oh Battuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battuga gets through Bekzod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bekzod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battuga lands a left hand.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
Bekzod wants to get back to striking at distance but Battuga won't allow it.
Bekzod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battuga misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Battuga's head.
Come on Battuga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Bekzod takes a shot to the head.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Battuga.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bekzod pushes Battuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga scores with a hook to the body.
Battuga tries to stall but Bekzod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Battuga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bekzod thinks about the counter body kick.
Bekzod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Battuga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bekzod throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bekzod has managed to clinch.
A short right from Bekzod.
Battuga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battuga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battuga misses with the head strike.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bekzod. #T1#
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Battuga.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battuga.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga misses with a body punch. #T2#
Battuga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
Battuga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Battuga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ardahan Battuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battuga or not.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Battuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Battuga's gas tank. #BC2#
Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Bekzod - just one landing.
Bekzod stuns Battuga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Bekzod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Battuga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bekzod counters with a nice body shot.
Bekzod scores with a nice strike.
Battuga scores with a jab. Bekzod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azad Bekzod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bekzod slips a jab from Battuga.
Bekzod wants to clinch
and Battuga counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bekzod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battuga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Battuga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Battuga saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azad Bekzod.
Well Bekzod 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azad Bekzod! Azad Bekzod retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Azad Bekzod, 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: RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Battuga scores with a nice right hand.
Hideki throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagatsuki Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideki throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hideki. That's going to slow Battuga down.
Hideki tries to move into range but Battuga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Battuga connects with a jab.
Hideki dips to his left and cracks Battuga with an uppercut!
Hideki moves away from the strike by Battuga.
Hideki misses with a body shot.
Hideki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Battuga misses the target.
Hideki missing with a left hand there. Battuga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battuga defending well as Hideki loads up on a big left hand.
Battuga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hideki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hideki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Battuga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hideki looks to land a left hand but Battuga moved out of range nicely.
Battuga lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Battuga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hideki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki throws a jab when Battuga was well out of range.
Battuga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hideki.
Battuga ducks under a wild hook from Hideki.
Hideki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Battuga has time to react.
Hideki jabs Battuga right on the nose. Battuga blinks but takes it well.
Hideki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Battuga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki throws out a loose jab but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hideki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Battuga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Battuga throws a jab when Hideki was well out of range.
Hideki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Battuga is out of range and Hideki settles back down.
Battuga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hideki.
Battuga throwing a counter right hand but Hideki manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hideki misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Battuga misses the target.
Battuga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hideki throws a lazy uppercut
and Battuga counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideki scores with a nice strike.
Battuga misses with a straight left.
Battuga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hideki lands with a hook. Battuga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Battuga slips a straight right by Hideki.#KD2#
Hideki sends Battuga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hideki is motioning to the referee to let Battuga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Battuga is rocked!
Battuga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hideki lands a nice shot that snaps Battuga's head back.
Oh Battuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hideki misses with an uppercut. Battuga saw that one coming.
Battuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Battuga lands with a cross.
Battuga avoids the body shot from Hideki.
Battuga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Battuga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hideki at a distance.
Battuga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Hideki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Battuga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hideki.
Hideki throws a right hand that misses
and Battuga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hideki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Battuga defending well as Hideki loads up on a big left hand.
Hideki misses with a straight right.
Hideki sizes up Battuga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hideki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battuga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Battuga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hideki.
Battuga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hideki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battuga scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Hideki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Hideki.
Battuga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hideki's hands.
Hideki throws a hook but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga misses with a hook. Hideki ducked under it nicely.
Battuga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hideki digs a good body shot into Battuga's ribs.
Hideki throws out a loose jab but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hideki misses with a lunging right hand
and Battuga counters with a stiff right hand.
Hideki lands a really nice looking cross but Battuga seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Battuga is just out of range.
Hideki misses with a hook. Battuga ducked under it nicely.
Battuga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hideki misses with a left hand
and Battuga counters with a straight right hand.
Battuga throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nagatsuki Hideki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Battuga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hideki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Hideki does it's job there.
Battuga cracks a nice hook into Hideki's ribs.
Hideki misses with a body shot.
Hideki thuds his right hand into Battuga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battuga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hideki.
Hideki throws the left hand but Battuga avoids the punch easily.
Hideki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hideki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hideki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battuga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hideki.
Hideki misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Battuga misses its target.
Battuga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hideki is just out of range.
Hideki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hideki throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Battuga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battuga on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Hideki throws an off balance right hand
and Battuga counters with a left to the body.
Hideki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
Hideki misses with a left hand
enabling Battuga to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideki throws out a loose jab but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battuga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hideki misses with an uppercut.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki scores with a punch to the head.
Hideki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battuga manages to avoid it.
Battuga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battuga throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Battuga - just one landing. #CL#
Battuga rushes Hideki and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Hideki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Hideki tries to break the clinch but Battuga is controlling the position.
Hideki is trying to break the clinch but Battuga has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battuga.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hideki's elbow.
Battuga has a couple of punches blocked by Hideki.
Battuga misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hideki's elbow. #BC2#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battuga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hideki.
Hideki throws out a loose jab but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Battuga closes the distance and pushes Hideki back into the cage.#BC2#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagatsuki Hideki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hideki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Hideki.
Hideki throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.#T3#
Hideki throws a leg kick but Battuga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hideki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Battuga in his tracks.
Hideki loads up on a big right hand but Battuga slips the punch.#CL#
Battuga clinches up with Hideki and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Battuga.
Hideki blocks a body shot from Battuga. #BC2#
Hideki breaks the clinch.
Hideki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battuga manages to avoid it.
Battuga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hideki throws a jab when Battuga was well out of range.
Hideki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battuga throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki throws a body shot but no joy.
Battuga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
Hideki clobbers Battuga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Battuga misses with a body shot. #T4#
Hideki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki looks to land a right hand but Battuga moved out of range.
Hideki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battuga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battuga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battuga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Battuga misses with a looping right.
Hideki connects with a right hand. Battuga shakes it off.
Hideki throws a lazy right hand but Battuga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Battuga misses the target.
Hideki with a jab.
Battuga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hideki misses with a hook
and Battuga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battuga blocks a jab.
Hideki scores with a nice head shot.
Battuga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nagatsuki Hideki 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#
Hideki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Battuga moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Hideki finds it's target.
Hideki throws a body punch but Battuga moves out of range.
Battuga tries to clinch up but Hideki circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hideki! But no joy.
Battuga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hideki misses with a leg kick
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battuga slips under a jab from Hideki.
A jab from Hideki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hideki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battuga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hideki.
Battuga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battuga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hideki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Battuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Hideki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Battuga is out of range and Hideki settles back down.
Hideki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Battuga catches Hideki right on the button with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Battuga blocks the low kick.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
Hideki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battuga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hideki.#CL#
Battuga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hideki is trying to break free.
Battuga lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.
Battuga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Battuga sends Hideki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Battuga is motioning to the referee to let Hideki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hideki is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Battuga cracks Hideki with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hideki falls to his knees and Battuga doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!

Event: RSE 41: Burial
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Battuga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bekzod sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bekzod pushes Battuga up against the cage in a clinch.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod working aggressively here.
Battuga throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
A short body shot lands from Bekzod as the two fighters clinch.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Battuga.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
Battuga lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Battuga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga misses with a body punch.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Bekzod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battuga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Battuga is breathing heavily.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Bekzod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Battuga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod takes a shot to the head.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
Bekzod lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
A body shot lands from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
A short left from Bekzod.
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Bekzod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Battuga's head.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards. #T3#
Bekzod cracks Battuga with a nice body shot.
Bekzod pushes Battuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battuga has a couple of punches blocked by Bekzod.
A short right from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battuga.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod is leaning against Battuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battuga being controlled against the cage.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga is looking to control Bekzod's arms but Bekzod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Battuga has his back to the cage.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Battuga misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battuga or not.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bekzod.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bekzod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battuga throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod is leaning against Battuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod works on Battuga's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod 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#
Battuga takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Bekzod has closed the distance and engaged Battuga in a clinch.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
Battuga tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bekzod keeps the fight on the outside.
Bekzod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battuga loads up on a big right hand but Bekzod slips the punch.
Bekzod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod misses with a body shot.
Battuga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bekzod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battuga at a distance. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bekzod.
Bekzod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battuga.
Azad Bekzod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bekzod throws the left hand but Battuga avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Bekzod sends Battuga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bekzod is motioning to the referee to let Battuga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Battuga is rocked!
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekzod digs a good hook to Battuga's body.
Oh Battuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bekzod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Battuga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battuga throwing a counter right hand but Bekzod manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Bekzod moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Battuga.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Battuga.
Bekzod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battuga tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bekzod.
Battuga takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body shot. #T3##BC2#
Bekzod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battuga avoids the body shot from Bekzod. #CL2#
Bekzod moves into the clinch successfully.
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod works on Battuga's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battuga misses with a right hand
and Bekzod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Battuga thinking. #T4#
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!
Bekzod scores with the left hand. Battuga knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Bekzod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bekzod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod cracks Battuga with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
Bekzod scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Bekzod as the two fighters clinch.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Battuga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Battuga misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a stiff right hand.
Bekzod works the jab nicely.
Bekzod tries to clinch up but Battuga circles away and keeps his distance.
Bekzod sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Battuga's defenses. It connects perfectly with Battuga's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azad Bekzod!
Azad Bekzod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Hideki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battuga lands an overhand right.
Ardahan Battuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hideki scores with a jab to the body.
Battuga slips a straight right by Hideki.
Battuga throws a lazy uppercut
and Hideki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hideki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Battuga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Hideki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hideki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Battuga missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hideki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battuga misses with a hook.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Battuga is just out of range.
It looked like Battuga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hideki.
Hideki throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.
Battuga throwing a counter right hand but Hideki manages to avoid it.
Hideki misses with a straight right. #T2#
Battuga misses with a wild body shot.
Hideki digs a good hook to Battuga's body.
Battuga wants to clinch but Hideki slips to the side
and Hideki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battuga throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Battuga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Hideki scores with a shot to the body.
Hideki lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battuga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Battuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hideki takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Battuga drives through and clinches with Hideki against the cage.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Hideki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga pushes Hideki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hideki lands an uppercut.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hideki's elbow.
Hideki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battuga misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hideki.
Battuga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hideki.
Hideki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hideki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hideki has a couple of punches blocked by Battuga.
Battuga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hideki tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battuga.
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Battuga controls his hands.
Battuga misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Hideki controls his hands.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga tries a body shot but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki digs a right hand underneath Battuga's ribcage. Battuga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Hideki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battuga.
Hideki throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Hideki.
Battuga blocks an uppercut.
Battuga blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hideki as Battuga tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nagatsuki Hideki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Battuga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hideki.
Battuga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Battuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ardahan Battuga is winning the standup battle so far.
Battuga misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hideki scores with a jab to the head.
Battuga takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
Hideki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Battuga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hideki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battuga throws a sloppy body shot
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A jab from Hideki does it's job there.
Hideki misses with a left hand
and Battuga counters with a left to the body.
Hideki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battuga on the side of the head.
Battuga throws a good cross that connects.
Hideki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hideki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battuga.
Battuga wants to clinch.#T2#
Battuga moves forwards but Hideki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Battuga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Battuga lands a jab to the head.
Hideki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A shot to the body from Battuga misses
and Hideki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Battuga scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Hideki gets tackled into the cage by Battuga. Battuga maintains the clinch.
Battuga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battuga scores with a shoulder strike.
Hideki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Battuga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hideki has a couple of punches blocked by Battuga.
Hideki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battuga misses with a punch on the inside.
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Hideki controls the action.
Battuga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battuga blocking some punches.
Battuga lands a nice shot to the body.
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hideki misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battuga lands an uppercut.
Battuga blocks an uppercut.
Battuga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battuga misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battuga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hideki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battuga is trying to stall.
Hideki lands a shoulder strike.
Battuga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battuga blocking some punches.
Battuga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hideki fails to land.
Hideki scores with a shot to the side of Battuga's head.
Hideki can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ardahan Battuga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Battuga throws a lazy right hand but Hideki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hideki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hideki cracks Battuga with an open hand slap.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battuga.
Hideki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hideki throws a jab but it's blocked by Battuga.
Battuga lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga throws a lazy uppercut
and Hideki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hideki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Battuga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Hideki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Battuga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Battuga just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Battuga catches Hideki right on the button with a cross.
Battuga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hideki.
A big left from Hideki misses.
Hideki swats away the attempt to clinch by Battuga.
Hideki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Battuga tests Hideki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battuga misses with a hook
and Hideki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battuga connects with the punch.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Battuga throws a right hand that misses
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hideki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Battuga counters with a stiff right hand.
Hideki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hideki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Battuga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Hideki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Battuga misses with a looping right.
Hideki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battuga.
Hideki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Battuga.
Battuga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hideki to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battuga blocks a jab.
Battuga throws a body punch but Hideki moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardahan Battuga clearly takes that round.
That's time! Battuga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Battuga lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Hideki.
Hideki misses with a straight left.
Battuga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hideki throws out a counter right but Battuga avoids it with no problem.
Hideki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Battuga on the side of the head.#ROC2#Battuga is rocked!
Hideki throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki walks into a left hand. #T1#
Battuga throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Battuga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hideki, as that shot connected.
Hideki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hideki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battuga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hideki.
Hideki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battuga.#T2#
The fighters circling - Battuga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hideki! But no joy.
Battuga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hideki scores with a jab to the body.
Battuga looks to throw the jab but Hideki is out of range.
Battuga misses the jab.
Battuga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battuga tries to clinch there but Hideki circles away.
Hideki throws out a counter right but Battuga avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Battuga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki counters with a stiff right hand.
Battuga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Battuga throws a body shot but no joy.
Hideki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Battuga connects with the punch.
Battuga misses with a hook
and Hideki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hideki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battuga misses with a hook.
Hideki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Hideki throws a hook but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga blocks a jab.
Battuga misses with a body punch
and Hideki counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Battuga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hideki. Battuga does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battuga throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hideki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battuga misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ardahan Battuga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Battuga just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hideki misses with a shot to the body
and Battuga counters with a straight right hand.
Hideki throws a body punch but Battuga moves out of range.
Battuga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hideki.
Hideki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hideki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battuga throws a right hand that misses
and Hideki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Battuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battuga.
Hideki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Battuga seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga misses with a left hand
and Hideki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Battuga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hideki momentarily.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hideki throws out a counter right but Battuga avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battuga.
Nice defenses there by Battuga.
Battuga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hideki misses the jab.
Battuga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battuga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hideki's head.#T2#
Battuga missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battuga misses with a shot to the body
and Hideki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battuga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hideki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hideki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Battuga misses.
Hideki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battuga with a body shot.
Hideki misses with a lunging right hand
and Hideki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ardahan Battuga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Battuga lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battuga just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hideki! But no joy.#T3#
Nice cross by Battuga.
Battuga swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hideki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battuga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagatsuki Hideki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battuga lands with a good body shot.
Battuga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hideki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battuga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hideki was well out of range. Poor timing from Battuga.
Despite the aggression on Hideki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Hideki.#T4#
Battuga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Battuga lands a slapping body shot.
Hideki throws a good cross that connects.
Battuga connects with a jab.
Hideki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hideki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Battuga has Hideki up against the cage in a clinch.
Hideki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga retains his welterweight title!

Event: CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Battuga. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beznisko 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.
Beznisko misses with a jab to the body
and Battuga counters with a left to the body.
Battuga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Battuga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battuga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko misses with a takedown attempt
and Battuga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beznisko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Battuga misses.
And Beznisko tries to counter it with a takedown but Battuga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Beznisko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battuga counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Beznisko is rocked!
Battuga throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Beznisko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battuga defends it nicely.
Battuga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ardahan Battuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Beznisko.
and Battuga counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Beznisko! He's just covering up as Battuga starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga retains his welterweight title!

Event: CFC 582
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Battuga instigates a clinch.
Kaepernick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battuga has him pressed against the cage.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battuga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battuga is working Kaepernick over against the cage.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
A short body shot lands from Battuga as the two fighters clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaepernick 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.
Battuga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battuga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battuga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaepernick or not.
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Battuga.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battuga.
Kaepernick looks winded!
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards. #T1#
Kaepernick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Battuga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Battuga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaepernick.#CL#
Battuga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Battuga lands with a short shot to the head.
Battuga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaepernick looking for a takedown.
Battuga cracks Kaepernick with a nice body shot.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battuga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Battuga scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battuga is struggling to control the position.
Battuga cracks Kaepernick with a nice body shot.
Battuga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battuga lands with a light punch inside.
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Kaepernick is rocked!
Kaepernick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaepernick is still on wobbly legs! Can Battuga finish him?
A short body shot lands from Battuga as the two fighters clinch.
Battuga lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Battuga.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battuga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battuga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battuga.
Battuga pushes Kaepernick against the cage. Battuga is working some dirty boxing. Battuga pushes off with a quick right hook! Kaepernick goes down! Kaepernick tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Battuga moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga retains his welterweight title!

Event: CFC 567
Date: Jul 01, 2023

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

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

Event: CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Rusev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battuga circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Rusev drives through with a takedown into Battuga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rusev won't allow Battuga to sweep him here.
Rusev throws a big right hand that misses.
Battuga keeping full guard, as Rusev tries to pass.
Rusev throws an elbow that misses. Battuga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rusev's guard. Nice move by Battuga!#REVR#
Battuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusev on the ground.
Battuga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Battuga forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Rusev trying to hold on to Battuga's head to control him but Battuga postures up.
Battuga tries to pass to full mount but Rusev defends it.
Battuga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rusev is looking to control Battuga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rusev avoid being mounted?
Rusev tries to roll over but Battuga keeps him under control.
Rusev is still trying to improve position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Battuga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rusev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rusev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rusev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battuga sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rusev moves forwards but Battuga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rusev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rusev misses with a takedown
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rusev fails with the takedown
and Battuga counters with a left to the body.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt
and Battuga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ardahan Battuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Battuga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rusev fails with the takedown
enabling Battuga to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt
and Battuga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt
and Battuga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Rusev is rocked!
Rusev looks winded!
Battuga closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rusev! Battuga dives in looking to finish! Rusev is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga retains his welterweight title!

Event: CFC 552
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Kalama does no damage.
Jab, jab by Battuga - just one landing.
Kalama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Battuga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Kalama is rocked!
Kalama walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Battuga swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ardahan Battuga!
Ardahan Battuga is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Roy Kalama had this to say: 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Kelly wants to clinch.
Battuga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Battuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Battuga.
Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Battuga to score with a decent uppercut.
Battuga lands a jab to the head.
Battuga throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Battuga circles away.
Kelly wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Kelly tries to clinch up
and Battuga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly tries to clinch but Battuga moves away
and Battuga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battuga misses with a straight right.
Kelly moves to clinch but Battuga breaks away
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battuga scores with a shot to the body.
Battuga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kelly closes the distance but Battuga moves to the side
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly closes the distance but Battuga moves to the side
and Battuga counters with a right hand to the body.
Battuga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Battuga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly tries to clinch but Battuga moves away
and Battuga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Battuga keeps it at a distance.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly closes the distance but Battuga moves to the side
and Battuga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Convicted Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battuga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Battuga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly tries to clinch up but Battuga circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Battuga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battuga throws a body shot but no joy.
Battuga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battuga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Battuga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Battuga circles away.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Battuga pushes him off.
Kelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Kelly is rocked!
Battuga scores with a body shot.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Battuga circles away and keeps his distance.
Battuga looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battuga thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Battuga circles away.
Battuga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Battuga scores with a counter punch that sends Kelly to the canvas! Battuga smells blood - he's punishing Kelly with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kelly has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!

Event: CFC 537
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Rusev has his takedown stuffed
and Battuga counters with a right hand to the body.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Battuga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Battuga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Battuga.
Battuga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battuga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rusev tries to score a body lock takedown but Battuga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battuga.
Battuga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Battuga lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battuga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battuga gets through Rusev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rusev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Battuga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Battuga stops a takedown attempt from Rusev.
Battuga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battuga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rusev backwards. #ROC2#Rusev is rocked!#T1#
Battuga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rusev backwards.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battuga lands a right hand.
Battuga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rusevs head.
A hook to the body from Battuga.
Rusev is breathing heavily.
Rusev wants a takedown but no success here.
Battuga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rusevs head.
Battuga lands a shot to the body.
Battuga lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga pushes Rusev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Battuga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battuga throws a big uppercut that drops Rusev! More strikes from Battuga and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rusev lies dazed against the cage as Battuga celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!

Event: CFC 528
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Battuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Battuga sprawls well.
Battuga stuns Hawkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battuga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Battuga circles away easily
and Battuga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battuga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Battuga lands an overhand right.#T1#
Battuga drops Hawkins with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hawkins! Battuga dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Battuga forces Bumblekunt back against the cage and clinches.
Bumblekunt tries to break the clinch but Battuga is controlling the position.
Bumblekunt tries to break the clinch but Battuga is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
A frustrated look appears on Bumblekunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battuga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
Bumblekunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Battuga has double underhooks.
Battuga lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga digs a right hand underneath Bumblekunt's ribcage. Bumblekunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battuga digs a right hand underneath Bumblekunt's ribcage. Bumblekunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battuga tries to work over Bumblekunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bumblekunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bumblekunt takes a shot to the head.
Battuga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
Battuga keeps control of Bumblekunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bumblekunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bumblekunt is trying to break the clinch but Battuga is controlling him.
Battuga lands a body punch.
Bumblekunt looks winded!
Battuga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Battuga as the two fighters clinch.
Battuga scores with a shot to the side of Bumblekunt's head.
Battuga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battuga lands a body punch.
Battuga lands a body punch.
Battuga gets through Bumblekunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battuga lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battuga.
Battuga scores with a shot to the side of Bumblekunt's head.
Battuga lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battuga.
Battuga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Battuga.
Nice body punch from Battuga.
Battuga lands a hook that snaps the head of Bumblekunt backwards.
Battuga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battuga lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bumblekunt is rocked!
Battuga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bumblekunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Battuga finish him?
Battuga creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bumblekunt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bumblekunt drops to his knees and Battuga pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Battuga tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Battuga misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battuga lands with an overhand left.
Battuga slips a jab from Price.
Battuga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Battuga scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Price gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Battuga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battuga.#BC2#
Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price shoots for a takedown but Battuga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1##CL#
Battuga moves into the clinch.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battuga.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Price can't get the takedown.
Price tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Battuga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ardahan Battuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Price.
Battuga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Battuga.
Price looks winded!
Price is looking to take this one to the mat.
Battuga digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battuga is stalling here.
Battuga lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Price manages to break the clinch.
Price tries to clinch up#KD#
and Battuga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Price! Battuga lets Price back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Battuga drops Price with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Price looks back up at him and smiles so Battuga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Battuga is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Price tries to counter with a clinch but Battuga shakes him off and moves away.
Battuga cracks Price with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Price falls to his knees and Battuga doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!

Event: T-01
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Marius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Battuga counters by clinching up.
Battuga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marius is defending well.
Marius dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Battuga.
Marius taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Battuga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Battuga is defended easily by Marius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga shoots in and drives through. Marius sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardahan Battuga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marius has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Battuga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Battuga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marius tries to avoid it but Battuga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marius to the ground. Marius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Battuga fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Marius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Battuga on his heels. He'll look to pass Battuga's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marius tries to free his leg and advance position but Battuga is retaining full guard.
Marius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Battuga wants to get back to his feet but Marius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Battuga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marius lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Battuga is trying to control the position but Marius postures up.
Marius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Battuga can't keep his opponent in guard - Marius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Battuga trying to hold on to Marius's head to control him but Marius postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marius throwing shots but Battuga is blocking nicely.
Battuga is trying to stand up here but Marius is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marius 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Marius!

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