Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space
Date: Dec 19, 2017

#R1#
Pits cracks Lahua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lahua throwing a counter right hand but Pits manages to avoid it.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Lahua was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lahua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lahua tried to counter with a leg kick but Pits avoided it.
Pits throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lahua defending well as Pits loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing.
As Pits looks to move away, Lahua throws a big counter combo but Pits just gets out of the way.
Lahua shoots in for a takedown but Pits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lahua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pits.
Some wild striking there from Pits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pits tries to bum rush Lahua with a series of wild strikes but Lahua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lahua blocks the body kick.
Pits throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lahua.
Pits lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1##TD#
Lahua drives through with a takedown into Pits's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Pits pushes Lahua off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lahua shoots in for a takedown but Pits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pits looks to land a combination. Lahua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pits walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lahua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lahua shoots in and drives through. Pits sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malako Lahua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pits throws a nice looking combination but Lahua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Lahua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lahua avoids the body shot from Pits.
Kyle Pits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lahua clinches up against the cage.
Lahua can't get the takedown. #BC#
Lahua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pits misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Pits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lahua shoots in for a takedown but Pits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pits now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Pits scores with a four punch combination!
Pits throws a right hand that Lahua ducks under and follows up with a left that Lahua also avoids with ease.
Pits throws a big shot that misses.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lahua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Lahua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahua passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pits!
Pits wants to control but Lahua is having none of it.
Pits keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pits is in a horrible position here. Lahua smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Lahua trying to control but Pits is having none of it.
Lahua looking to finish Pits with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pits!
Lahua is landing with some decent strikes but Pits is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lahua controlling the position easily from mount.
Lahua trying to control but Pits is having none of it.
Lahua connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Lahua is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pits can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Lahua looking to secure an arm triangle but Pits defends it well.
Lahua lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
Lahua raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Pits is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lahua! Pits is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Malako Lahua!

Event: ABW 87 Athanas - Wiliams
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stavros misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Stavros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pi Fian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stavros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pi Fian is keeping the position for now.
Stavros is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pi Fian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Stavros gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pi Fian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stavros is out of range and Pi Fian settles back down.
Stavros connects with an inside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range. #TD#
Stavros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian is not content to let Stavros control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pi Fian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Stavros trying to control the position but Pi Fian is working away.
Pi Fian can't do much from the bottom here.
Pi Fian gets back to half guard.
Stavros working over Pi Fian with some ground and pound. Pi Fian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stavros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stavros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pi Fian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Stavros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stavros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stavros moves nicely into side control.
Pi Fian is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it. #SU#
Stavros stands up and beckons Pi Fian to his feet.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.#TD#
Stavros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Pi Fian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Stavros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stavros looks for the body kick but Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Pi Fian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stavros.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Stavros strikes.
Panayiotis Stavros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian throws a push kick but Stavros slaps the foot to one side.
Stavros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stavros keeps Pi Fian at a distance using the push kick.
Stavros misses with the combination.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Stavros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Stavros with a series of wild strikes but Stavros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stavros blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Stavros slips under a jab from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stavros scores with a spinning back kick!
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian drops his hands momentarily and Stavros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pi Fian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stavros will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Pi Fian. #TD#
Pi Fian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stavros to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Pi Fian wants to stand up but Stavros is controlling him.
Pi Fian throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Pi Fian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stavros is aware though and is defending well.
Stavros looking to sit in guard and control but Pi Fian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pi Fian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stavros can't keep his opponent in guard - Pi Fian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stavros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Stavros throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stavros throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stavros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pi Fian.#TD#
Stavros shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pi Fian's guard.
Stavros pushes down on Pi Fian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Stavros is looking to advance position but Pi Fian won't allow it.
Pi Fian is not content to let Stavros control the position.
Pi Fian tries to kick Stavros off but Stavros keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Stavros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pi Fian defending well though.
Pi Fian is looking to control Stavros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pi Fian avoid being mounted?
Pi Fian wants to improve his position but Stavros is controlling well.
Stavros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stavros passes to side control.
Stavros in side control, throwing shots but Pi Fian defends.
Pi Fian is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it.
Pi Fian defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Stavros tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stavros is trying to move to mount but Pi Fian reverses beautifully and ends up in Stavros's guard.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stavros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stavros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pi Fian's guard. #REVR#
Pi Fian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stavros.
Pi Fian is looking to stand up but Stavros isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Pi Fian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pi Fian preventing the sweep.
Stavros is working hard here to advance position.
Pi Fian sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Stavros pushes Pi Fian off and gets back to his feet.
Stavros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stavros.
Stavros throws a leg kick but Pi Fian moved away.
Pi Fian scores with a nice right hand.
Pi Fian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pi Fian avoids a kick to the body.
Stavros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stavros takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Stavros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pi Fian misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stavros avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Stavros throws the kick towards the body but Pi Fian avoids it.
Stavros misses with a wild body shot.
Pi Fian lands a head kick!
Stavros misses with a wild body shot.
Stavros throws a hook to the side of Pi Fian's head but Pi Fian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pi Fian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stavros scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pi Fian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stavros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pi Fian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stavros. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Stavros throws a body punch but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stavros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Panayiotis Stavros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stavros misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stavros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stavros fails to land the takedown.
Stavros moves out of range of the body kick from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stavros can pounce on him.
Stavros scores with a hook.
Stavros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pi Fian.
Despite the aggression on Pi Fian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros throws a jab when Pi Fian was well out of range.
Stavros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pi Fian but Pi Fian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stavros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Pi Fian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pi Fian. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stavros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stavros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pi Fian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stavros lands with a nice body kick.
Stavros missing with a left hand there. Pi Fian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pi Fian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pi Fian. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stavros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pi Fian - the referee stops the clock and Stavros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pi Fian. Stavros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stavros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
Pi Fian lands a head shot.
Stavros moves out of range of the strikes.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range. #T2#
Stavros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stavros moves out of range as Pi Fian throws a body kick.
Stavros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pi Fian circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stavros just misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian avoids a kick to the body.
Stavros blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pi Fian.
Stavros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pi Fian scores with a head kick. Stavros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pi Fian throws a big shot that misses.
Stavros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pi Fian's head backwards.
Pi Fian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavros was well out of range. Poor timing from Pi Fian.
Stavros fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panayiotis Stavros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Stavros throws a body kick. #T3#
Pi Fian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stavros's head backwards.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Stavros moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Stavros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pi Fian pushes Stavros off and gets back to his feet.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stavros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pi Fian but Pi Fian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pi Fian doesn't seem bothered though.
Stavros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stavros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick. #T4#
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stavros.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pi Fian jabs Stavros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Pi Fian there.#TD#
Stavros manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pi Fian on his heels. He'll look to pass Pi Fian's guard now, I'm sure.
Pi Fian is pulling down on Stavros's head to control his posture.
Pi Fian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stavros's guard. #REVB#
Stavros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Plu To Pi Fian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pi Fian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Mata throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mata misses with a hook #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Mata pushes Nurmagomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mata swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Mata throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mata's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Nurmagomedov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mata from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov moves nicely into side control.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mata's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes. #T2#
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mata struggling a bit here.
Mata regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Nurmagomedov working Mata over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Mata's head.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nurmagomedov.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mata misses with a hook #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mata's guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Mata keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov distracts Mata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov is working Mata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov stops Mata from standing up. #T1#
Nurmagomedov distracts Mata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov cracks Mata with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mata's head.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Mata has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mata's guard.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Mata wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nurmagomedov passes into side control, despite Mata's attempt to control the position. #T4#
Mata takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mata some visible discomfort. #ROC2#
Mata is rocked!
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Mata seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Mata here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mata down.
Oh Mata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mata looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nurmagomedov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 85 Douglas - Dovlatov
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1#
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Botha moves away.
Botha avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Botha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Botha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Botha misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Botha shoots in.
Botha with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Botha darts in looking for a takedown but Hammer gets double underhooks and turns Botha into the cage.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thor Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Botha.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Hammer lands a jab to Botha's midsection.
Botha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Botha shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer cracks Botha with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Herman Botha has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Botha misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hammer counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Botha is rocked!
Botha looks winded!#T1#
Botha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a huge left! Botha is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hammer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Botha from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Hammer!
A less than humble Thor Hammer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 83 Toten - McBreezer II
Date: Nov 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Bei pushes Garbut up against the cage in a clinch.
Bei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbut is defending well for now.
Garbut slowing the pace effectively.
Bei tries a body shot but Garbut blocks it.
Bei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garbut.
Bei prevents a body shot from Garbut.
Garbut is working for takedown but Bei is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Garbut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garbut shoots in for a double leg but Bei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garbut with a poor takedown
and Bei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu Bei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Garbut.
Garbut shoots for a takedown but Bei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garbut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bei pinned against the cage. Bei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Bei gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbut prevents a body shot from Bei.
Bei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bei digs a right hand into Garbut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbut's gas tank.
Bei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Bei crunches a lovely knee into Garbut's ribcage.
Garbut looks winded!
Bei tries a body shot but Garbut blocks it.
Bei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Bei.
Bei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bei scores a nice knee to the body.
Bei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bei lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bei. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Garbut has been cut.
Bei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garbut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garbut tries to pull guard but Bei won't allow it.
Bei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bei lands a nice uppercut.
Bei lands a nice elbow.
Bei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garbut takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Bei on the inside.
Bei digs a right hand into Garbut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbut's gas tank.
A short left from Bei. #ROC#
Garbut is rocked!#T2#
Bei has Garbut pressed against the cage. He pushes Garbut back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bei throws a beautiful elbow that sends Garbut crashing to the floor! Bei piles on the pressure with more strikes! Garbut is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liu Bei!
A victorious Liu Bei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1#
Lahua throws a body shot but no joy.
Lahua scores with a sloppy right hand. The Eagle should have avoided that one.
Lahua lands a jab to The Eagle's midsection.
The Eagle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Lahua counters by moving into the clinch.
Lahua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Eagle backwards.
The Eagle takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
The Eagle has Lahua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Eagle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lahua tumbling to the mat - The Eagle dives into Lahua's guard.#ES#
Lahua has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Eagle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Eagle misses with a body kick.
The Eagle walks into a left hand.
Lahua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lahua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Eagle. That did some damage!
The Eagle goes for a double leg but Lahua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lahua continues to drive forward.
The Eagle with a poor takedown
and Lahua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malako Lahua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarel The Eagle.
The Eagle is looking to clinch but Lahua is avoiding it.
The Eagle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Eagle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Lahua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahua prevents The Eagle from improving his position.
The Eagle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lahua scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
The Eagle is defending against the submission attempts here by Lahua.
Lahua lands strikes from half guard.
Lahua controlling the pace.
Lahua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
The Eagle is rocked!#SUB#
Lahua is trying for a kimura here. The Eagle looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lahua wins by kimura!

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

Event: ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1#
Ichi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ichi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ichi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stavros - the referee stops the clock and Ichi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stavros. Ichi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stavros as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stavros! But no joy.
Ichi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Stavros.
Ichi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ichi dives in for a single leg takedown but Stavros sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stavros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stavros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stavros tests Ichi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stavros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stavros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ichi manages to avoid it.
Stavros jabs at Ichi's body.#CL#
Ichi closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Stavros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ichi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ichi has Stavros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stavros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Stavros manages to break the clinch.
Ichi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stavros.
Stavros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ichi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stavros's guard.
Ichi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stavros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ichi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ichi wants to stand and escape but Stavros is having none of it.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Ichi keeps moving.
Ichi trying to keep a closed guard but Stavros is proving a slippery customer.
Stavros passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Ichi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stavros's best efforts.
Ichi wants to control but Stavros is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stavros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Ichi gets full guard.
Stavros trying to control but Ichi is working from the bottom.
Ichi looking to control.
Stavros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ichi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Stavros is posturing up here but Ichi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stavros tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stavros has to tap! Slick submission there by Ichi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shin Ichi!

Event: DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bockert doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from Mata. #CUT2#
It looks like Lowell Bockert has been cut.
Bockert walks into a jab.
Mata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mata connects with a single shot there.
Mata scores with the left hand. Bockert knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Mata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata is looking to slow Bockert down with leg kicks.
Mata scores with a decent looking hook.
Mata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bockert closes the distance and clinches up with Mata, looking for a takedown. Bockert pushes Mata against the cage but Mata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bockert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mata 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 Bockert to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bockert just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Mata!

Event: TBD#10 NILSEN vs. DALI
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nakambo misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Nakambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakambo misses the target.
Nakambo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boles walks into a jab.
Nakambo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Nakambo catches Boles right on the button with a cross.
Nakambo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakambo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boles backs up against the cage.
Boles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Boles closes the distance and clinches.
Boles tries a knee to the head but Nakambo blocks it. #BC2#
Boles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakambo.
Boles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakambo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boles or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakambo, which made it look bad. #T1#
Nakambo lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Nakambo.
Boles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakambo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boles misses with an uppercut. Nakambo saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Nakambo. Those never looked like landing.
Boles tries to counter with a clinch but Nakambo shakes him off and moves away.
Boles moves away from the strike by Nakambo.
Nakambo lands a two punch combo.
Nakambo throws a looping overhand right but Boles ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Boles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nakambo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boles throws a series of punches but Nakambo avoids them all with ease.
Boles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakambo to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakambo.
Boles lands with a nice combination. Nakambo backs away looking to recover.
Nakambo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boles's hands.
Nakambo misses with a wild body shot.
Nakambo misses with an uppercut.
Boles takes one to the side of the head.
Boles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakambo.
Some wild striking there from Boles. #CL2#
Nakambo gets tackled into the cage by Boles. Boles maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nakambo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakambo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nakambo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakambo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Boles has been cut.
Boles avoids the body shot from Nakambo.
Boles throws a hook but Nakambo blocks it.
Nakambo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakambo connects with a crisp jab.
Nakambo lands with a cross.
Boles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakambo finds it's way round the side to connect with Boles's head.
Boles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakambo.
Nakambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakambo connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boles misses with a hook. Nakambo ducked under it nicely.
Boles moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Boles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakambo misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakambo.
Jab by Nakambo.
Nakambo throws an overhand right that lands on Boles's shoulder, as Boles tries to avoid the shot.
Nakambo throws out a loose jab but Boles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakambo jabs Boles right on the nose. Boles blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Boles closes the distance and clinches.
Boles jumps guard but Nakambo stands there with Boles around his waist. Boles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abdul Nakambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Boles.#TD2#
Boles jumps guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles is adopting a defensive guard.
Nakambo is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Nakambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Boles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boles misses with a double jab.
Boles walks into a jab.
Boles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boles can do to turn this around?
Nakambo looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
Nakambo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakambo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boles in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Nakambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakambo moves away from the strike by Boles.
Boles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakambo cracks Boles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakambo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakambo throws a right and a left that Boles avoids nicely.
Boles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakambo.#T1#
Boles darts in trying to clinch
and Nakambo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Nakambo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boles doesn't seem phased though.
Boles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakambo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Boles as he connects with a hook.
Boles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakambo scores with a hook.
Nakambo throws a nice looking combination but Boles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boles throws a hook to the side of Nakambo's head but Nakambo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakambo misses with a two punch combination.
Nakambo's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakambo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #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!
A left and a right from Nakambo both land. Nice combination.
Jason Boles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakambo as he avoids it easily.
Boles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakambo at a distance. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nakambo enables Boles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nakambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Nakambo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boles off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boles thuds a left hand into Nakambo's body.
Nakambo missing with a left hand there. Boles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Boles closes the distance and pushes Nakambo back into the cage.#BC2#
Boles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul Nakambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boles misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakambo counters with a left and a right that stings Boles.
Boles is breathing heavily.
Nakambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Boles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Nakambo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Nakambo there.
Nakambo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakambo.
Nakambo throws a looping overhand right but Boles ducks down to avoid it.
Nakambo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boles fails to land the takedown.
Abdul Nakambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Boles.
Boles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakambo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Nakambo.#T4#
Boles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boles there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Nakambo.#TD2#
Boles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nakambo on his heels. He'll look to pass Nakambo's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Nakambo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Nakambo.
Nakambo lands with a nice body punch.
Boles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakambo.
Boles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boles takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakambo.
Boles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakambo moves away.
Nakambo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakambo cracks Boles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boles tests Nakambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Nakambo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Boles's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nakambo misses with a few strikes there.
Boles is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nakambo swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakambo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakambo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nakambo looks to land a left hand but Boles moved out of range nicely.
Nakambo throws a series of punches but Boles avoids them all with ease.
Nakambo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
Abdul Nakambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boles fails with the takedown.
Boles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakambo momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakambo loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Boles. Those never looked like landing.
Boles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakambo. #T1#
Nakambo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakambo looks to land a combination but Boles avoids it well.
Boles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakambo.
Boles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boles dodges the punch combination from Nakambo.
A combination from Nakambo does no damage.
Boles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boles tries to bum rush Nakambo with a series of wild strikes but Nakambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Boles pushes Nakambo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nakambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Nakambo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakambo works the jab nicely.
Nakambo throws a hook but Boles blocks it.
Boles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nakambo.
Nakambo cracks Boles with a good jab.
Nakambo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Boles misses the jab.
Nakambo lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakambo. Boles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakambo throws a jab but it's blocked by Boles.
Nice sprawl there from Nakambo as Boles shoots in.
Boles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boles misses with a right hand
and Nakambo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boles shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakambo sprawls well. He's pushed Boles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abdul Nakambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Boles.
Boles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boles feints the counter takedown.
Nakambo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boles.
A jab from Nakambo finds it's way through Boles's defenses.
Boles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakambo counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Nakambo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boles in his tracks.
Nakambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boles circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakambo connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Boles drives through and clinches with Nakambo against the cage. #BC#
Nakambo breaks the clinch.
Boles throws a poor cross that misses
and Boles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boles misses with a double jab
and Boles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Nakambo. Beautiful body shot.
Nakambo connects with a body shot.
Boles throws a right hand that Nakambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakambo also avoids with ease.
Nakambo works over Boles's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakambo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boles momentarily. #ROC#
Boles is rocked!#T4#
Boles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boles is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakambo finish him?
Boles is looking to clinch but Nakambo is avoiding it.
Boles seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakambo blocks a head kick by Boles.
It looked like Nakambo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakambo fails to land with a series of punches.
Boles wants to counter the offense by Nakambo and move into the clinch position.
Nakambo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boles's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boles tries to clinch but Nakambo is having none of it.
Nakambo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Nakambo.
Boles throws a counter combo.
Boles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jason Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul Nakambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakambo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Nakambo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakambo, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Nakambo!

Event: ABW 77 Tektas - Wolf
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plutov blocks an elbow strike from Taylor.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plutov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor pushes off an throws an elbow but Plutov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Plutov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Plutov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Plutov against the cage.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Plutov.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov lands a damaging elbow.
Plutov misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Plutov.
Taylor missing with knees to the body.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plutov avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Plutov.
Taylor missing with knees to the body.
Plutov lands a left hand.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head. #ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Plutov is working Taylor over against the cage.
Plutov pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taylor looks winded!
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but Plutov blocks with his arms.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage. #T2#
Plutov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov lands a body punch.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Plutov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taylor lands an elbow just above Plutov 's eye.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Plutov tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Plutov lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taylor throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A short right from Plutov.
Plutov tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taylor.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor pushes off an throws an elbow but Plutov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Taylor avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov blocks an elbow strike.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Plutov gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.#BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Plutov instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plutov avoids it.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plutov avoids the elbow strike from Taylor, against the cage.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plutov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Plutov avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Plutov's body. Plutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Plutov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taylor sprawling to the canvas! Taylor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Plutov finish him?!
Taylor jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Taylor got wobbled bad by a big combination! Plutov presses forward with punches and knees until Taylor stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Taylor closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasyl Plutov!
A very excited looking Wasyl Plutov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Francisco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Botha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Francisco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Francisco misses with a wild body shot.
Francisco connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Herman Botha has been cut.
Francisco jabs Botha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Francisco moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Francisco drops Botha with a right and a left! Francisco comes rushing in but Botha regains his composure and manages to keep Francisco in guard. #ROC#
Botha is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Botha has momentary wrist control but Francisco slips an elbow through the middle.
Botha is still in real trouble! Can Francisco finish him?
Francisco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Francisco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Francisco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Botha's head.
Francisco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Francisco is working Botha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Botha tries to strike from the bottom.
Francisco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francisco trying to control but Botha is working from the bottom.
Botha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Francisco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Francisco trying to mount his opponent but Botha defends it.
Botha seems to have recovered his senses.
Botha is trying to get back to full guard.
Francisco trying to control the action but Botha is working from the bottom.
Botha trying to control from the bottom.
Francisco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Francisco lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Botha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Botha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francisco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Botha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Botha postures up. #SUB#
Francisco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Botha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botha working some strikes from top position.
My spies in Double XX inform me that Botha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Francisco looking to control.
Botha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
It looks like Kapua Francisco has been cut.
Francisco looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Botha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Botha landing with the ground and pound.
Francisco trying to control the position.
Francisco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francisco tries to get out of the position.
Botha landing some decent shots from guard.
Botha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Francisco is rocked!#SUB#
Francisco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Botha passes into side control.
Botha cracks Francisco with a big right hand but Francisco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Francisco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Botha lands a strong strike to the head of Francisco. That's dazed him! Botha looking to finish here. Francisco is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Botha lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herman Botha!

Event: TBD#8 BULVER vs. WINKLE
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##CL#
Boles darts in and clinches Dali up against the cage.
Boles blocks an uppercut.
Boles tries to score a body lock takedown but Dali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dali lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dali scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boles. #CL2#
Dali rushes Boles and presses him up against the cage.
Dali keeps control of Boles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dali throws a head punch that misses.
Dali lands a hook that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
Boles tries for a takedown but Dali manages to get underhooks.
Boles missing with knees to the body.
Dali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boles obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boles blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Boles breaks the clinch.
Boles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boles sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Boles throws a series of punches but Dali moves out of range.
Boles moves forwards but Dali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boles somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Boles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Boles.
Dali has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dali scores with a nice strike.
Dali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boles.
Dali lands a leg kick that knocks Boles off balance momentarily.
Dali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dali's corner calls for a 1-2. Dali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles jabs Dali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Dali.
Dali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dali manages to avoid it.
Dali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dali has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dali.
A good leg kick by Dali.
Dali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boles. Boles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Boles has been cut.
Dali lands a nice shot to the body.
Dali wants to slow Boles down by chopping away at his legs.
Dali connects with a high kick.
Dali tries to score with a low kick but Boles moves his leg out of the way.
Arany Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Boles closes the distance and clinches.
Boles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boles trying to stall but Dali improves his position. #BC#
Boles manages to break the clinch.
Boles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boles throws a shot from downtown. Dali moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Dali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Dali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dali.
Dali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boles is breathing heavily.
Dali lands a slapping body shot.
Dali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dali is looking to slow Boles down with leg kicks.
Dali sizes up Boles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boles misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Dali moves into the clinch.#TD#
Boles pulls Dali into guard.
Dali is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Boles working for a triangle but Dali defends it easily.
Dali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Boles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dali is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arany Dali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Boles's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dali connects with an inside leg kick.
Boles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Boles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dali misses with a punch on the inside.
Boles blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Dali has managed to clinch.
Boles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dali is pressed up against the cage. Boles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dali down to the mat. Dali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch combination from Dali misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dali scores with a jab. Boles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dali lands with an overhand left.
Boles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boles.
Arany Dali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Dali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dali lands a nice uppercut.
Dali working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Dali.
Dali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boles or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boles.
Dali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
Dali pushes Boles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dali scores with a shoulder strike.
Dali lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dali lands a right hand.
Dali digs a right hand underneath Boles's ribcage. Boles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dali.
Dali can't find room to land a body shot as Boles controls the action. #T2#
Dali lands with a light punch inside.
Dali lands with a left to the head.
Dali lands a hook that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
Boles has a couple of punches blocked by Dali.
Arany Dali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dali pushes Boles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dali lands with a short shot to the head.
Boles misses with an elbow strike.
Dali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
Dali has a couple of punches blocked by Boles.
Boles takes a shot to the head.
Dali lands a shot to the body.
Dali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boles or not.
Dali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dali lands with a right to the head.
Dali lands with a left to the head.
Dali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boles working hard to break the clinch.
Dali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dali tries to work over Boles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boles takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Boles is rocked!
Dali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Boles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dali lands a big right hand that drops Boles! The killer instinct kicks in and Dali finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arany Dali!

Event: ABW 72 Scrotum - Uesugi
Date: Oct 17, 2017

#R1#
Garbut shoots in looking for a takedown. Montgomery Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Garbut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montgomery Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Garbut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garbut slips nicely into half guard.
Garbut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Montgomery Iii is staying active underneath Garbut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garbut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garbut throws a strike but Montgomery Iii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbut throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery Iii blocks nicely.
Garbut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garbut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montgomery Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Garbut tries to free his leg and advance position but Montgomery Iii is retaining full guard.
Garbut passes Montgomery Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Montgomery Iii regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garbut.
Garbut throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garbut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garbut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garbut trying to control but Montgomery Iii is working from the bottom.
Garbut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montgomery Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garbut wants to control from the top but Montgomery Iii keeps moving.
Montgomery Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Garbut tries to get to full guard but Montgomery Iii has control of the leg.
Garbut is working hard here to advance position.
Garbut flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garbut wants to improve his position but Montgomery Iii is controlling well.
Garbut gets full guard.
Montgomery Iii passes Garbut's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbut is looking for a sweep. Montgomery Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garbut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Garbut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garbut tries to get out of the position.
Garbut is looking to control Montgomery Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garbut avoid being mounted?
Montgomery Iii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garbut wants to get back to full guard.
Garbut throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbut misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garbut is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Montgomery Iii jumps into side control!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garbut tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Montgomery Iii politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Montgomery Iii prefers to stall for the moment though.
Garbut tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garbut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery Iii takes a little break here. Garbut wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Garbut will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Montgomery Iii lands with an overhand left.
Montgomery Iii catches Garbut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Garbut or perhaps it was just good defense by Montgomery Iii, which made it look bad.
Garbut shoots and misses
and Montgomery Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Montgomery Iii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Garbut has been cut.
Montgomery Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Garbut should have avoided that one.
Garbut shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Garbut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbut shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garbut misses with a takedown
and Montgomery Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montgomery Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Montgomery Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montgomery Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montgomery Iii digs a good body shot into Garbut's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Montgomery Iii there.#ROC2#
Garbut is rocked!#T1#
Montgomery Iii throws a pinpoint strike between Garbut's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Garbut crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Montgomery Iii scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Montgomery Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Montgomery Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: YL 52 Umm v Urine
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Ness.
Ness blocks a head kick by Monte.
A swing and a miss from Monte.#CL#
Ness moves into the clinch.
Ness lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monte has had enough of the clinch but Ness keeps him there for the moment.
Ness struggles to land a body shot inside as Monte controls his hands.
Ness has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monte.
Ness working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ness.
Ness tries a body shot but Monte blocks it.
Monte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monte wants to get back to striking at distance but Ness won't allow it.
Ness scores with a shot to the side of Monte's head.
Ness lands with a right to the head.
Ness throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Monte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monte swings wildly with an uppercut but Ness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monte wants to get back to striking at distance but Ness won't allow it. #T1#
Monte is trying to force a seperation but Ness has the dominant position.
Ness pushes Monte back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Monte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Ness fails to land.
Monte misses with some punches.
Ness struggles to land a body shot inside as Monte controls his hands.
Monte is trying to push Ness away but Ness has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Monte is trying to break the clinch but Ness is controlling him.
A short left from Ness.
Ness lands a body shot.
Monte is trying to force a seperation but Ness has the dominant position.
Ness tries to throw a body punch but Monte avoids it by throwing Ness back against the ropes.
Monte misses with some punches.
Ness lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monte or not.
Monte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ness has him pressed against the ropes.
Monte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ness lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ness.
Monte wants to break free but Ness has control.
Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Ness lands a nice uppercut.
Ness lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Ness scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Monte is rocked!
Monte working hard to break the clinch.
Monte tries to circle away but Ness has him pinned against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Ness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monte throws a punch but it's blocked by Ness.
Ness lands a hook that snaps the head of Monte backwards.
Monte is still on wobbly legs! Can Ness finish him?
Ness blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Ness.
Monte looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ness.
Monte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ness.
Monte is looking to break free of the clinch but Ness has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Ness.
Monte seems to have recovered his senses.
Monte is trying to force a seperation but Ness has the dominant position.
Ness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monte prevents a body shot from Ness.
Monte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monte is trying to push Ness away but Ness has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Monte misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ness.
Ness lands a shot to the body.
Ness digs a right hand underneath Monte's ribcage. Monte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Ness dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ness blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Ness clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ness.
A hook to the body from Ness.
Ness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monte wants to break free but Ness has control.
Ness throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ness keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monte's efforts to push away.
Ness lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monte backwards.
Monte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monte scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Ness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monte is looking to break free of the clinch but Ness has double underhooks.
Ness is leaning against Monte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ness works on Monte's body with a couple of short punches.
Ness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monte can do to turn this around?
Monte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monte misses with some punches.
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ness working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Ness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ness lands a nice uppercut.
Ness lands with a short shot to the head.
Ness lands with a right to the head.
Monte takes a shot to the head.
Monte throws a head punch that misses.
Ness tries a body shot but Monte blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ness.
Ness lands a left hand.
Ness misses with a punch to the body.
Ness lands a left hand.
Harry Ness has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ness has Monte pressed against the ropes, preventing Monte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monte is looking to break free of the clinch but Ness has double underhooks.
Monte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ness lands a hook that snaps the head of Monte backwards.
Ness lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Monte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ness struggles to land a body shot inside as Monte controls his hands.
Ness lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monte throws a punch but it's blocked by Ness.
Monte is looking to break free of the clinch but Ness has double underhooks. #T2#
Ness creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Monte crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Monte face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Ness takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Harry Ness!

Event: ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017

#R1#
Lahua stuffs the takedown attempt from Watkins. Watkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Watkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lahua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lahua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lahua.
Lahua slaps away a takedown attempt from Watkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lahua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lahua scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Watkins is rocked!#TD#
Lahua shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Lahua slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Lahua lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Malako Lahua!

Event: KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
A head kick by Ivanov misses
letting Cooter counter with a right hand.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooter misses with the combination.
Cooter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Cooter against the cage.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch.
Cooter scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ivanov pushes Cooter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooter dodges an elbow strike from Ivanov. #T1#
Ivanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooter.
Cooter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cooter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooter avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a nice body punch.
Cooter avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Ivanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooter! But no joy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Cooter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooter.
Ivanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooter tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Cooter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooter throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ivanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Ivanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooter lands a shoulder strike.
Cooter lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Cooter is pressed up against the cage. Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cooter down to the mat. Cooter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooter connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cooter to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov ducks right into an uppercut from Cooter.
Cooter lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Cooter.#ROC2#
Ivanov is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Ivanov.
Cooter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooter steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ivanov is out on his feet! Cooter sets himself and nearly takes Ivanov's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cobweb Cooter!
An out of breath Cobweb Cooter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KFC 36: Potter vs Cobb
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Jo thuds his right hand into Gagnon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gagnon cracks Jo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Jo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gagnon successfully pulls guard.
Jo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
Jo chips away with some ground and pound.
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gagnon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jo controls the pace.#SUB#
Gagnon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gagnon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jo frees his head nicely. Oh but Gagnon has switched to an armbar! Jo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luc Gagnon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luc Gagnon thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: YL 48: Haller v Urface
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Duterte throws a wild body kick that Monte sees coming a mile off.
Duterte throws a head kick but Monte moves out of range.
Monte is looking to counter with a body kick.
Duterte checks a low kick from Monte.
Duterte looks to land a combination but Monte avoids it well.
Monte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duterte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duterte was well out of range. Poor timing from Monte.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duterte, as that shot connected.
Monte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duterte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duterte scrambles back to his feet.
Duterte throws a head kick but Monte moves out of range.
Duterte checks a low kick from Monte.
Duterte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte misses with a wild combination.
Monte scores with a jab to the head.
Duterte misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Duterte misses
and Monte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Duterte is rocked!
Mick Monte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Monte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duterte's sensitive parts.
Duterte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Monte connects with a crisp jab.
Duterte is still on wobbly legs! Can Monte finish him?
Monte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duterte's sensitive parts.
Duterte swings for the body but Monte moves out of range.
Monte avoids the head kick by Duterte.
Duterte seems to have recovered his senses.
Duterte looks winded!
Monte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monte scores with a jab to the head.
Monte lands a nice hook to Duterte's body. Duterte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monte lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duterte takes a step back to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Monte.
Duterte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
That has opened up Rodrigo Duterte's cut even more.
Duterte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duterte tries to bum rush Monte with a series of wild strikes but Monte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monte closes the distance and catches Duterte with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Duterte is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Duterte is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Duterte is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Monte takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mick Monte!
A victorious Mick Monte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FSF 9: Strong Man
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Maverick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Manning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maverick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maverick with a jab.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Maverick counters with a crisp one two that drops Manning! Maverick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manning to his feet! Manning is in big trouble!#ROC#
Manning is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manning sprawls well. Manning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet.
Manning swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manning is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maverick.
Manning seems to have recovered his senses.
Manning misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maverick rather than just go for the knockout.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maverick at a distance.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning lands the left hand.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Manning misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick looks to land a combination but Manning avoids it well.
Maverick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Manning works the jab nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Manning coming out on top.
Manning lands with a shot to the body.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick misses with a kick to the body.
Maverick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Manning slaps away a takedown attempt from Maverick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maverick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manning avoids it really well and circles away.
Manning stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Manning takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Maverick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manning scores with the left hand. Maverick knows he should have avoided that one.
Manning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maverick misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Manning lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Manning.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maverick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Manning sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maverick tries to move into range but Manning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manning scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manning lands a nice shot to the body.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maverick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maverick with a poor takedown
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Manning lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maverick backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Maverick is rocked!
Manning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Maverick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maverick's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick throws a body punch but Manning moves out of range.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manning scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maverick thinking.
Maverick misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Maverick throws a series of punches but Manning moves out of range.
Maverick seems to have got his legs back now.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
and Manning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manning throws a leg kick but Maverick moved away.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick loads up on a big right hand but Manning slips the punch.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Manning lands a big right hand that sends Maverick crashing to the mat! Manning stays standing though and waves Maverick back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning drops Maverick with a naaaaasty hook - Maverick is in real trouble here! Manning dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!

Event: ABW 66 Athanas - Skrarski
Date: Sep 26, 2017

#R1#
Chistov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stavros has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chistov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stavros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chistov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stavros moves away.
Chistov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chistov moves away from the strike by Stavros.
Stavros lands with a good body shot.
Stavros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chistov moves away.
Stavros scores with a head kick. Chistov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chistov jabs at Stavros's body.
Stavros goes for a double leg but Chistov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chistov continues to drive forward.
Stavros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stavros misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chistov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros slips a jab from Chistov.
Chistov throws out a loose jab but Stavros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chistov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chistov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chistov swings for the body but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chistov.
Chistov missing with a left hand there. Stavros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stavros throws a counter combo.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Chistov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chistov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chistov lands a lovely overhand right.
Chistov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stavross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Stavros fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chistov to the ground. Stavros is now in Chistov's guard.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stavros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stavros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
Chistov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Chistov continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Chistov.
Chistov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Stavros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
Stavros is pushing down on Chistov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chistov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stavros has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chistov is trying to control but can't.
Chistov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stavros wants to pass to mount but Chistov is defending the position.
Stavros passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chistov!
Stavros throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chistov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chistov tries to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stavros looking to ground and pound but Chistov is blocking nicely. #T4#
Stavros lands a heavy elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Chistov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stavros with the ground and pound from mount.
Stavros working the ground and pound effectively.
Stavros is landing with some decent strikes but Chistov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stavros throwing strikes here but Chistov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chistov is squirming around, avoiding Stavros's attempts to control the action.
Chistov wants to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Stavros thowing shots but they're missing.
Stavros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chistov working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panayiotis Stavros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chistov throws a hook but Stavros blocks it.
Stavros misses with an uppercut. Chistov saw that one coming.
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros misses the shot to the body.
Stavros throws out a loose jab but Chistov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stavros misses with a jab to the body
and Stavros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chistov misses the shot to the body.
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
A big right from Chistov misses.
Chistov misses with a body shot.
Panayiotis Stavros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stavros moves out of range of the body kick from Chistov.
Chistov swings for the body but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stavros moves out of range of the strikes.
Stavros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stavros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stavros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stavros staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chistov counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Stavros.
Stavros misses with a body kick.
Stanislav Chistov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chistov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stavros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stavros throws a body punch but Chistov moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chistov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stanislav Chistov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Chistov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chistov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stavros.
Stavros misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Stavros throws a sloppy head kick and Chistov moves out of range easily.
Chistov throws the left hand but Stavros avoids the punch easily.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
Chistov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stavros's head.
Chistov avoids the body shot from Stavros.
Chistov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stavros. Stavros obviously looking to wear him down.
Chistov scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stavros. Those never looked like landing.
Stavros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chistov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Chistov.
Stavros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chistov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stavros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chistov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stavros thinking.
Chistov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stavros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Chistov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stavros. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chistov enables Stavros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chistov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stavros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chistov has momentary wrist control but Stavros slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Chistov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stavros defends well.
Stavros being controlled here momentarily.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chistov trying to control the position.
Stavros is pushing down on Chistov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chistov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stavros has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Chistov is pressing down on Stavros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chistov is pulling down on Stavros's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Stavros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stavros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stavros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stavros lands a couple of digs.
Chistov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stavros slips nicely into half guard.
Chistov trying to hold on to Stavros's head to control him but Stavros postures up.
Chistov is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Chistov gets full guard.
Stavros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Stavros cracks Chistov with a solid left hand.
Chistov seems keen to control Stavros's posture.
Stavros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Chistov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stavros defends well.
Chistov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Panayiotis Stavros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a straight right.
Stavros unleashes a big counter combination but Chistov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chistov misses the shot to the body.
Stavros tries to work over Chistov's front leg with a kick but Chistov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
Stavros is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stavros throws a wild body kick that Chistov sees coming a mile off.
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov. #TD2#
Stavros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stavros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stavros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chistov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chistov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stavros working the ground and pound but Chistov is defending the strikes.
Stavros misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chistov is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it.
Chistov stops Stavros from passing to mount. #T1#
Chistov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stavros presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stavros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chistov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stavros with the ground and pound from mount.
Chistov wants to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Chistov is bucking up trying to escape but Stavros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stavros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stavros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chistov tries to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Chistov is looking to get to half guard.
Stavros avoids the attempt from Chistov to control.
Stanislav Chistov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stavros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Chistov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stavros trying to mount his opponent but Chistov defends it.
Stavros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chistov's thigh. Chistov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chistov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Chistov is pulling down on Stavros's head. It's preventing any offense from Stavros, at least for the moment.
Chistov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chistov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Chistov working for a triangle but Stavros defends it easily.
Stavros looking to pass the guard.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Panayiotis Stavros has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stavros postures up in Chistov's guard and throws a big left but Chistov blocks it.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving. #SUB#
Chistov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chistov keeping moving, preventing Stavros from controlling successfully.
Panayiotis Stavros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stavros is looking to work some ground and pound but Chistov has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stavros trying to control the position from guard on top but Chistov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stavros closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chistov is not content to let Stavros control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panayiotis Stavros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stavros 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panayiotis Stavros!

Event: ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017

#R1#
Meechum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mark Garbut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Garbut drives through with a takedown into Meechum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garbut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garbut slips nicely into half guard.
Garbut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garbut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garbut winds up and cracks Meechum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garbut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garbut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbut working over Meechum with some ground and pound. Meechum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garbut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meechum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garbut is nestled in close to Meechum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Garbut.
Garbut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garbut trying to control the action but Meechum is working from the bottom. #T1#
Garbut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Garbut. #ROC2#
Meechum is rocked!
Garbut working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Meechum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbut drops an elbow to the side of Meechum's head.
Garbut lands a big elbow - Meechum is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Garbut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Garbut!

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