Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Raeav misses with a head kick.
Raeav fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Denver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raeav is working for takedown but Denver is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Denver has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raeav regains guard immediately.
Denver passes into half guard.
Denver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Denver passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raeav tries to reverse the position but Denver maintains control.
Denver wants to control the pace but Raeav is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Denver working the ground and pound effectively.
Denver scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Denver working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Denver wants to finish this one by submission but Raeav is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Denver.
Raeav sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Denver is keen to just control but Raeav is a slippery customer.
Denver with the ground and pound but Raeav uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Denver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denver looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Raeav has a closed guard, preventing Denver from standing up.
Denver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Denver trying to control but Raeav is working from the bottom. #T3#
Raeav managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denver trying to control but Raeav is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raeav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Denver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raeav is trying to defend but Denver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Raeav is not content to let Denver control the position.
Raeav gets full guard.
Denver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Raeav has his hands on Denver's head, controlling the position.
Denver wants to pass the guard but Raeav is keeping the position.
Denver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raeav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raeav accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raeav controlling from the top position.
Raeav trying to control but Denver is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Denver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raeav dives in for a single leg takedown but Denver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Denver tries for a takedown but Raeav manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Denver gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raeav is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denver's back!
Raeav biding his time, controlling Denver. #SUB#
Raeav looking to break Denver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Denver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Raeav will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Raeav working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Denver is holding onto Raeav's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T1#
Raeav gets his hands free as Denver looks to control.
Denver staying busy and making it hard for Raeav to control.
Denver breaks Raeav's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Denver won't allow Raeav to sweep him here.
Denver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raeav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Raeav is looking for a triangle but Denver pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raeav keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully. #T2#
Denver cracks Raeav with a solid left hand.
Denver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raeav controls Denver momentarily but Denver frees himself.
Denver connects with a couple of short punches.
Raeav seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Denver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denver looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Denver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raeav with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denver counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Raeav! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Denver!

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bouba takes the fight into the clinch.
Braccianti working Bouba over with knees to the body.
Bouba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braccianti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braccianti blocking some punches.
Braccianti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouba swings wildly with an uppercut but Braccianti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouba lands with a light punch inside.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba misses with the head strike.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Bouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bouba.
Bouba avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
Bouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouba blocks the elbow strike.
Braccianti blocks an uppercut.
Bouba swings wildly with an uppercut but Braccianti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bouba.
Bouba avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Moussa Bouba has been cut.
Bouba misses with the head strike.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Braccianti blocking some punches.
Bouba throws a punch but it's blocked by Braccianti.
Bouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Braccianti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braccianti.
Bouba blocks the elbow strike.
Braccianti blocking some punches.
I was talking to Braccianti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
Braccianti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
Braccianti blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braccianti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouba managing to block the knees to the body from Braccianti.
Bouba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braccianti backwards.
Bouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braccianti backwards.
Braccianti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bouba dodges an elbow strike from Braccianti.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bouba's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Moussa Bouba's cut even more.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bouba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba blocks an elbow strike from Braccianti.
Bouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouba misses with some punches.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Moussa Bouba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bouba lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Bouba working aggressively here.
Bouba working aggressively here.
Bouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouba.
Bouba takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Moussa Bouba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!

Event: FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Howell fails with the takedown
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Howell has his takedown stuffed
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Howell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawk lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand. #TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Howell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T1#
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
An elbow from Howell crashes against the mat.
Howell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Howell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hawk looks calm but he's in trouble here. Howell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hawk is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Howell lets go of the hold and Hawk can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amari Howell!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Muzhaiev shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muzhaiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Muzhaiev's head.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev walks into a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muzhaiev 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.
Muzhaiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Muzhaiev persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Muzhaiev moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Muzhaiev fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muzhaiev thinking.
Zaid Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Muzhaiev misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muzhaiev looks winded!
Muzhaiev shoots and misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.#T3#
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva connects with the punch.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Silva.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Muzhaiev backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva with a hook.#T4#
Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva digs a good hook to Muzhaiev's body.
Silva lands a jab to Muzhaiev's midsection.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaid Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muzhaiev under the eye.
Silva lands with a straight right. Muzhaiev didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muzhaiev is breathing heavily.
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva lands with a cross.
Muzhaiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Muzhaiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Muzhaiev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Muzhaiev.#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!
Silva digs a good body shot into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Muzhaiev backpedaling.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Muzhaiev is rocked!
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muzhaiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva is looking to wear down Muzhaiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Muzhaiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Muzhaiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks a nice hook into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva connects with a right hand. Muzhaiev shakes it off.#T3#
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva lands with a hook. Muzhaiev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Zaid Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva stuns Muzhaiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Silva drops Muzhaiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muzhaiev looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Muzhaiev falls to his knees and Silva 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 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Silva!

Event: FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Howell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Howell slips an elbow through the middle.
Howell with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Howell distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!#SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Howell finish him?
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Howell pushes a forearm under Brooks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brooks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amari Howell!

Event: FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Howell is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Howell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Howell tries to improve position but can't.
Schmidt wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schmidt wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmidt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schmidt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Schmidt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howell keeping his opponent close.
Schmidt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Howell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Schmidt throws a strike aimed at the side of Howell's head but Howell avoids it well.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmidt is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is trying to stand.
Howell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Schmidt has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howell defend it? Schmidt steps over the head and cranks it - Howell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schmidt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Schmidt!
Xavier Schmidt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A cross from Arzol lands.
Arzol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arzol catches Raeav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arzol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raeav looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arzol tests Raeav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Arzol. No joy for Raeav on that attempt.
Arzol scoring well with a low kick there.
Foogma Arzol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raeav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arzol pinned against the cage. Arzol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raeav.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabir Raeav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arzol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arzol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raeav attempts a counter takedown but Arzol avoids it well and moves away.
Raeav darts in looking for a takedown but Arzol gets double underhooks and turns Raeav into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Raeav manages to pull guard.
Arzol would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arzol wants to stand and escape but instead Raeav has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Arzol is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Raeav has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Arzol taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sabir Raeav!

Event: NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bouba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ware, pushing him back against the cage.
Bouba working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
Bouba blocking some punches.
Bouba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bouba lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Bouba.
Bouba working aggressively here.
Ware has a couple of punches blocked by Bouba.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bouba. #CUT2#It looks like Kieran Ware has been cut.
Ware tries a body shot but Bouba blocks it.
Ware wants to get back to striking at distance but Bouba won't allow it.
Bouba keeps control of Ware as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bouba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ware blocking some punches.
Bouba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bouba has a couple of punches blocked by Ware.
Bouba blocking some punches.
Bouba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouba working aggressively here.
Ware tries to circle away but Bouba has him pinned against the cage.
Bouba working aggressively here.
Bouba working aggressively here. #T1#
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bouba has a couple of punches blocked by Ware.
Ware blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouba working aggressively here.
Bouba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Ware lands a shoulder strike.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bouba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouba blocks an uppercut.
Bouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ware.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouba scores with a shot to the side of Ware's head.
Bouba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bouba misses with some punches.
Ware wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Bouba lands with a light punch inside.
Ware blocking some punches.
Ware blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouba lands with a short shot to the head.
Bouba has a couple of punches blocked by Ware.
Bouba has a couple of punches blocked by Ware.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ware doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ware misses with a punch on the inside.
Ware misses with a punch to the body.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware wants to get back to striking at distance but Bouba won't allow it.
Bouba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Bouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouba.
Bouba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ware tries to circle away but Bouba has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouba.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
Bouba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bouba lands with a left to the head.
Bouba pushes Ware back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Ware is rocked!
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Ware is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
Ware seems to have got his legs back now.
Ware tries to break free but Bouba pushes him back against the cage.
Bouba has a couple of punches blocked by Ware.
Bouba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ware blocking some punches.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouba working aggressively here.
Bouba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bouba scores with a shot to the side of Ware's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ware blocking some punches.
A short left from Bouba.
Bouba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bouba misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Bouba misses with some punches.
Ware definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Bouba fails to land.
Ware blocking some punches.
Bouba misses with some punches.
Bouba misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouba.
Bouba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Ware throws a head punch that misses.
Ware has a couple of punches blocked by Bouba. #BC#
Ware's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ware swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouba.#CL2#
Bouba pushes Ware up against the cage in a clinch.
Bouba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ware blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ware misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ware fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bouba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moussa Bouba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran Ware's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Bouba takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouba throws a head punch that misses.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouba blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ware.
Bouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
Bouba lands an uppercut.
Ware scores with a shot to the side of Bouba's head.
Moussa Bouba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouba swings wildly with an uppercut but Ware uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ware misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouba lands a shoulder strike.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ware lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouba swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ware.
Bouba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouba slips under a jab.#CL2#
Bouba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouba.
Bouba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ware tries to throw a body punch but Bouba avoids it by throwing Ware back against the cage.
Ware working aggressively here.
Bouba misses with the head strike.
Bouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Ware blocking some punches.
Bouba swings wildly with an uppercut but Ware uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouba.
Bouba misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Ware swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouba uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Bouba lands a right hand.
Bouba pushes Ware against the cage. Bouba is working some dirty boxing. Bouba pushes off with a quick right hook! Ware goes down! Ware tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bouba moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moussa Bouba!

Event: STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Helmsley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muzhaiev closes the distance and clinches up with Helmsley, looking for a takedown. Muzhaiev pushes Helmsley against the ropes but Helmsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Helmsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muzhaiev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Helmsley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muzhaiev is looking for a takedown.
Reginald Helmsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Muzhaiev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helmsley is struggling to control the position.
Muzhaiev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helmsley is defending well.
Helmsley controlling the action here for a moment.
Muzhaiev takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ruslan Muzhaiev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Helmsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Helmsley lands an uppercut.#KD#
Helmsley drops Muzhaiev with a big knee straight up the middle! Muzhaiev is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Muzhaiev looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Helmsley lands a knee to the body.
Helmsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muzhaiev's defenses. #KD#
Helmsley drops Muzhaiev with a big knee straight up the middle! Muzhaiev is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Muzhaiev is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muzhaiev 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.
Helmsley plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Muzhaiev to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Muzhaiev just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Helmsley!
Reginald Helmsley retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Reginald Helmsley made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Muzhaiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Muzhaiev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muzhaiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Muzhaiev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Muzhaiev gets a clinch.
Torres landing knees to the body.
Muzhaiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Muzhaiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Torres rushes Muzhaiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres looking for a takedown.
Torres taking a breather. #T1##TD#
Torres jumps into guard, dragging Muzhaiev to the mat.
Muzhaiev works over Torres with some ground and pound from guard.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muzhaiev distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muzhaiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Muzhaiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muzhaiev tries to stand but Torres is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Muzhaiev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Muzhaiev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Torres trying to control the position.
Muzhaiev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muzhaiev controls the pace.
Muzhaiev passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muzhaiev on the ground.#T3#
Muzhaiev wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres has hold of Muzhaiev's hands but Muzhaiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Torres has hold of Muzhaiev's hands but Muzhaiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Muzhaiev stalling.
Muzhaiev drops an elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Still in half guard, Muzhaiev seems content to control.
Muzhaiev slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.#SU2#
Muzhaiev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Torres catches Muzhaiev right on the button with a cross.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muzhaiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muzhaiev circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Muzhaiev counters with a shoot takedown. Torres fights it but they end up in guard.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Muzhaiev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muzhaiev slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muzhaiev controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Muzhaiev is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammed Muzhaiev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres lands with a nice combination. Muzhaiev backs away looking to recover.
Muzhaiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Muzhaiev darts in trying to clinch
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Muzhaiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Muzhaiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muzhaiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Muzhaiev is taking a breather. Torres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Muzhaiev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Muzhaiev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Muzhaiev works his way into full mount!
Muzhaiev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Torres?
Muzhaiev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Muzhaiev lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Muzhaiev is landing with some decent strikes but Torres is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Muzhaiev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Muzhaiev quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Muzhaiev but it's paid off an Torres is forced to tap! Nice work by Muzhaiev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhammed Muzhaiev!

Event: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
McConor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Howell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Howell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McConor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Gregor McConor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your wife is in me dms hey baby, chat you up at the nightclub at my afterparty, you fooking bitch you little hoe.'.

Event: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Semyonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabov defends well and Semyonov ends up having to push Rabov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rabov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Semyonov counters with a takedown into side control.
Rabov prevents Semyonov from improving position.
Semyonov moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Semyonov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rabov has worked his arm free - good work by Rabov!
Semyonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Semyonov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Rabov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Semyonov's best efforts.
Semyonov prevents Rabov from improving his position.
Semyonov controlling the pace.
Rabov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Semyonov trying to mount his opponent but Rabov defends it.
Semyonov is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Semyonov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rabov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Semyonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rabov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Semyonov has managed to get both his arms back between Rabov's legs - danger averted.
Rabov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Semyonov is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Semyonov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Rabov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Semyonov wants to control but Rabov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Semyonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Semyonov stalling away here and it's allowed Rabov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Semyonov postures up. #SUB2#
Semyonov has gone for a leg lock! Rabov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Semyonov's guard.#REVR#
Rabov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Semyonov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rabov has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Semyonov looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikita Rabov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rabov fails with the takedown.
Nikita Rabov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabov wants it to stay on the feet.
Rabov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rabov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semyonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rabov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Semyonov.
Rabov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semyonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rabov somewhat.
Semyonov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Rabov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikita Rabov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bilal Semyonov.
Semyonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rabov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semyonov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rabov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Semyonov!
Rabov controls the position from side control.
Semyonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rabov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rabov controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Rabov is trying to get an arm triangle but Semyonov is defending well.
Rabov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Semyonov!
Rabov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Semyonov is looking to get to half guard.
Rabov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rabov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Semyonov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Semyonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabov trying to control the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rabov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Semyonov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikita Rabov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rabov tries to clinch but Semyonov is having none of it.
Rabov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semyonov circles away.
Rabov shoots in for a takedown but Semyonov shows good takedown defense.
Rabov misses with a jab to the body
and Semyonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Semyonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabov pinned against the cage. Rabov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyonov tries to clinch up.
Nikita Rabov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semyonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Rabov darts in looking for a takedown but Semyonov gets double underhooks and turns Rabov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Rabov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semyonov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Semyonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Rabov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Semyonov!
Semyonov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rabov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Semyonov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nikita Rabov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabov wants to get back to full guard.
Semyonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rabov looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Semyonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Semyonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semyonov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Semyonov prevents Rabov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Semyonov is looking for a kimura but Rabov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Semyonov to get the leverage.
Semyonov is looking to advance position but Rabov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Semyonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rabov defends it well. #T3#
Semyonov is keen to just control but Rabov is a slippery customer.
Rabov manages to get to full guard.
Semyonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Semyonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Semyonov looking to sit in guard and control but Rabov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rabov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rabov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabov controls the position.
Semyonov gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bilal Semyonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikita Rabov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikita Rabov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rabov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikita Rabov!
Nikita Rabov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Raeav shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kahnwald tries to get to full guard but Raeav has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kahnwald looking for submissions off his back.
Kahnwald tries to get to full guard but Raeav has control of the leg.
Raeav seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahnwald manages to get to full guard.
Raeav with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kahnwald looking for subs off his back but Raeav has passed one foot through into half guard.
Raeav slips a nice elbow through Kahnwald's hands, connecting with Kahnwald's forehead.#T1##SUB#
Kahnwald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raeav pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kahnwald looking for submissions off his back.
Raeav trying to control from half guard but Kahnwald is working away.
Raeav trying to control the pace.
Raeav is trying to control. Kahnwald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raeav is controlling the pace.
Raeav lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raeav is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahnwald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kahnwald wants to improve his position but Raeav is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kahnwald throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Raeav to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Kahnwald is forced to tap! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sabir Raeav!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1#
Saltzman looks to clinch
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saltzman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Saltzman misses.
As Saltzman backs off Dickinson throws a huge counter combo but Saltzman manages to avoid it all.
Dickinson lands with a cross.
Saltzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dickinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saltzman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickinson circles away.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saltzman's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Saltzman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dickinson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saltzman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dickinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dickinson. #T1#
Saltzman slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Saltzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saltzman connects with a jab.#TD#
Saltzman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saltzman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dickinson is proving hard to escape from.
Dickinson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saltzman dives into side control.
Dickinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saltzman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dickinson tries to escape but Saltzman is in control.
Dickinson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep.
Dickinson is pushing Saltzman's head away, looking to escape. Saltzman manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson bucks up and tries to throw Saltzman off but instead Saltzman has got his back!
Dickinson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Saltzman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dickinson because Saltzman loaded up on that one.
Dickinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dickinson is trying to stand back up but Saltzman is controlling him
Dickinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Dickinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Saltzman is pressing down on Dickinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickinson is holding on for now.
Saltzman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saltzman prevents Dickinson from improving his position.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saltzman is working away from the top position though.
Saltzman stalling.
Saltzman prevents Dickinson from improving his position.
Dickinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Dickinson kicks off Saltzman and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Dickinson throws a series of strikes that have Saltzman backpedaling.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickinson tries to sprawl out of it but Saltzman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saltzman. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Josie Saltzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson scores with a nice strike.
Dickinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson jabs at Saltzman's body.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Saltzman saw that one coming.
Saltzman shoots and misses
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saltzman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickinson.
Saltzman shoots for a takedown but Dickinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dickinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Josie Saltzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saltzman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Dickinson both land. Nice combination.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickinson as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saltzman. #TD#
Saltzman gets a takedown into half guard.

Dickinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saltzman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dickinson manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dickinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Saltzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Dickinson sprawls well. He's pushed Saltzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saltzman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Saltzman darts in looking for a takedown but Dickinson gets double underhooks and turns Saltzman into the cage.
Dickinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dickinson misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dickinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saltzman misses with a takedown
and Dickinson counters with a series of strikes. Saltzman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dickinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saltzman on the side of the head.#CUT2#Josie Saltzman's cut is getting worse.
Saltzman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dickinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Dickinson. Those never looked like landing.
Dickinson swinging wildly here.
Dickinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Dickinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saltzman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Saltzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saltzman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dickinson eats them both and turns towards Saltzman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
Dickinson lands a big head kick that sends Saltzman tumbling to the mat! Dickinson takes a step backwards and waves Saltzman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Saltzman is rocked!
Saltzman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickinson scores with a counter punch that sends Saltzman to the canvas! Dickinson smells blood - he's punishing Saltzman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Saltzman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I beat this bum . Now give me another bum'.

Event: SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Semyonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akira circles away.
Akira shoots in for a takedown but Semyonov shows good takedown defense.
As Akira tries to get set, Semyonov tries to push him back and clinch up but Akira manages to avoid the attempt.
Semyonov moves out of range of the body kick from Akira.
Akira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semyonov counters with a left to the body.
Semyonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akira.
Bilal Semyonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suzuki Akira.#CL2#
Akira forces Semyonov back against the cage and clinches.
Akira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Akira tries to pull guard but Semyonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Akira drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Semyonov breaks from the clinch.
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Semyonov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Semyonov blocks a head kick by Akira.
Semyonov tries to counter with a takedown but Akira is quick to defend against it.
Semyonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Akira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akira tries to break free but Semyonov pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Semyonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Semyonov can't get the takedown. #TD#
Semyonov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Akira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Semyonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira keeping full guard, as Semyonov tries to pass. #SUB#
Semyonov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Semyonov has Akira in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Akira trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Semyonov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Semyonov working for submissions but it's allowed Akira to get to half guard. #SUB#
Semyonov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Semyonov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Semyonov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akira defends it easily.
Semyonov keeping moving, preventing Akira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Akira drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Akira as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Semyonov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Akira! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Suzuki Akira!

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Howell throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibarra is defending well.
Howell grinds an elbow into Ibarra's temple. #SUB#
Howell has hold of Ibarra's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ibarra seems comfortable defending it but Howell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ibarra is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ibarra is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Howell couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell retains his welterweight title!

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Deaky darts in and clinches Semyonov up against the cage.
Semyonov tries to throw a body punch but Deaky avoids it by throwing Semyonov back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deaky.
Deaky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semyonovs head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deaky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Semyonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deaky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Semyonov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Semyonov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Deaky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Semyonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deaky has managed to get both his arms back between Semyonov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Semyonov looking for a guillotine here but Deaky defends easily.
Semyonov keeping full guard, as Deaky tries to pass. #T1#
Deaky lands a couple of elbows.
Deaky looking to sit in guard and control but Semyonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Deaky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Semyonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deaky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deaky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deaky trying to control the position. #T2#
Deaky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Semyonov's guard. #REVB#
Deaky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deaky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Semyonov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Deaky frees his head nicely. Oh but Semyonov has switched to an armbar! Deaky is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bilal Semyonov!

Event: Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sweetsugar closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Muzhaiev manages to break the clinch.
Lox Sweetsugar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sweetsugar rushes Muzhaiev and presses him up against the ropes.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but Sweetsugar has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Sweetsugar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Muzhaiev actively working from the bottom here.
Muzhaiev tries to get to full guard but Sweetsugar has control of the leg.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Muzhaiev is controlling the position. #SUB#
Muzhaiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Muzhaiev has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Sweetsugar tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Muzhaiev locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - it looks tight! Muzhaiev rolls him over and extends the submission further. Sweetsugar is forced to tap! He'll be kicking himself for that sloppy move but that was very slick from Muzhaiev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Muzhaiev!
Ruslan Muzhaiev retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Saltzman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Destro misses with a body kick.
Saltzman darts in looking for a takedown but Destro gets double underhooks and turns Saltzman into the cage.
Destro is leaning against Saltzman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Destro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Destro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saltzman's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Destro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Destro connects with a right hand. Saltzman shakes it off.
Saltzman tries to move into range but Destro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Destro.
Saltzman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Destro manages to circle out of the way.
Destro throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Saltzman drives through with a takedown into Destro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destro seems keen to control Saltzman's posture.
Destro looking for a sweep. Not yet Destro, not yet.
Destro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Destro wants to improve his position but instead Saltzman has moved into half guard.
Destro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saltzman is working for a kimura but Destro is defending it quite comfortably.
Destro wants to get back to full guard.
Destro keeps trying to improve his position.
Saltzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Destro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Destro is trying to control but can't.
Destro tries to roll over but Saltzman keeps him under control.#T2#
Saltzman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destro keeps working.
Destro is trying to control but can't.
Destro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Destro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Destro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Saltzman has latched onto it... Big trouble! Saltzman pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Destro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Saltzman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josie Saltzman!
A victorious Josie Saltzman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Howell misses with a takedown attempt - Primeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Primeiro takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Howell looks for a takedown but Primeiro sprawls well.
A cross from Primeiro lands.
Primeiro with a jab.
Howell with a poor takedown
and Primeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amari Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Primeiro with a nice calf kick.
A cross from Primeiro lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Primeiro.
Howell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Primeiro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Primeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Howell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Primeiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Primeiro's guard now, I'm sure.
Howell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Primeiro has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage. #T1#
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Primeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Primeiro looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Primeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#It looks like Renato Primeiro has been cut.
Primeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Primeiro looking to control. #T2#
Primeiro keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Primeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Primeiro keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Renato Primeiro's cut even more.
Howell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howell lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Primeiro is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Renato Primeiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Howell is stalling in the full guard.
Primeiro is still in real trouble! Can Howell finish him?
Howell arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Primeiro's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Saltzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saltzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but Popkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popkov lands the left hand.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saltzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltzman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Popkov.
Saltzman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Popkov misses #TD#
and Saltzman counters with a single leg into guard. Popkov didn't expect that. #SU#
Saltzman gets to his feet - Popkov follows without any prompting.
Popkov throws a combination. Saltzman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Popkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.#T1#
Popkov lands a head kick!
Popkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saltzman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saltzman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popkov defends well and Saltzman ends up having to push Popkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch.
Popkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popkov scores with a nice right hand.
Popkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Popkov keeps Saltzman at a distance using the push kick.
Popkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saltzman thows a leg kick but Popkov checks it
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Saltzman saw that one coming.
Popkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Popkov.
No joy there for Popkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saltzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Popkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Popkov lands the left hand.
Saltzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popkov pinned against the cage. Popkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saltzman misses with a takedown
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov misses with a head kick.
Saltzman shoots in for a double leg but Popkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Saltzman moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Popkov with a jab.
Saltzman takes one to the side of the head.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saltzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saltzman scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov throws a nice looking combination but Saltzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Saltzman.
Donk. Popkov catches Saltzman right on the button with a cross.
Popkov is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL#
Saltzman moves into range and clinches up with Popkov.
Saltzman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Popkov feints a jab promting Saltzman to slip. Popkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saltzman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Popkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saltzman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Popkov.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Popkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saltzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Popkov.
Popkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popkov feints a jab promting Saltzman to slip. Popkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saltzman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Popkov works over Saltzman's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but Popkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov throws a low kick but Saltzman moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Popkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saltzman walks into a straight right hand from Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Saltzman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popkov connects with a jab.
Popkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saltzman shoots and misses
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popkov, as that shot connected.
Saltzman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Popkov both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Popkov looks to land a combination. Saltzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saltzman is looking to clinch.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL#
Saltzman has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch.
Saltzman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saltzman moves away from the strike by Popkov.
Nice sprawl there from Popkov as Saltzman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Popkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popkov feints and then cracks Saltzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saltzman down. #CL#
Saltzman closes the distance and pushes Popkov back into the cage.
Saltzman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saltzman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saltzman is looking for a takedown.#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!#BC2#
Popkov breaks from the clinch.
Popkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saltzman. Saltzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saltzman shoots in for a double leg but Popkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Popkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saltzman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
A slapping leg kick lands for Popkov.
An inside leg kick lands from Popkov.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saltzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popkov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Popkov scores with a nice body kick.
Popkov misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Saltzman shoots in and gets a takedown into Popkov's guard.
Popkov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saltzman dives into side control. #REVB#
Popkov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saltzman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Popkov's legs.
Popkov is trying to buck Saltzman off.
Saltzman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #ES2#
Popkov throws Saltzman to one side and escapes!
Popkov throws a nice head kick! #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!
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saltzman shoots in but Popkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josie Saltzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saltzman misses with a body kick.
Popkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Popkov lands a leg kick that knocks Saltzman off balance momentarily.
Popkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Saltzman shoots in but no luck this time.
Popkov unleashes a big counter combination but Saltzman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saltzman on the side of the head.
Popkov lands with a hook. Saltzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popkov throws a leg kick which misses Saltzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Saltzman tries to avoid it.
Popkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popkov.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov throws out a loose jab but Saltzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Popkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Saltzman takes the fight into the clinch.
Saltzman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Popkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popkov wants to break free but Saltzman has control.
A body shot lands from Popkov. #BC2#
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popkov lands a nice hook to Saltzman's body. Saltzman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saltzman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Saltzman.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saltzman.
Popkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saltzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popkov cracks Saltzman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Popkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popkov lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
Popkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick from Popkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popkov looks to land a combination but Saltzman avoids it well.
Saltzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Saltzman blocks a head kick by Popkov.
Popkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saltzman.
Saltzman tries to close the distance and clinch but Popkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saltzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popkov circles away.
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!
Popkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Saltzman off the cage and back into range.
Popkov throws a right hand that Saltzman ducks under and follows up with a left that Saltzman also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Saltzman misses its target.
Saltzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Popkov lands with a straight right. Saltzman didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Saltzman.
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popkov misses with a hook. Saltzman ducked under it nicely.
Saltzman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Popkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Popkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Saltzman is out of range.
Popkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saltzman counters with a two punch combo.
Popkov throws a leg kick which misses Saltzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Saltzman tries to avoid it.
Saltzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saltzman circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Saltzman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saltzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saltzman closes the distance but Popkov moves to the side
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Saltzman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Saltzman avoids it with no problem.
Popkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Josie Saltzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saltzman moves out of range as Popkov strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Popkov as Saltzman shoots in.
Popkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saltzman manages to avoid it.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saltzman blocks a head kick by Popkov.
Popkov looks to land a combination. Saltzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
A jab from Popkov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltzman tries for a takedown but Popkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Saltzman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saltzman with a poor takedown
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Saltzman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popkov lands a nice shot that snaps Saltzman's head back.
Saltzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popkov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Popkov duly obliges.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

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

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