Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness Birth of a Warrior 1
Date: Feb 27, 2021

Ze Generalest had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 177.5, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Zlatan Danielsson was cancelled.

Event: WCF WNF 42: Zwirn vs Turunen
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davydov to the ground. Wright is now in Davydov's guard.

Davydov has his feet on Wright's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Wright drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wright'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.
Wright pushes down on Davydov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davydov manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright wants to pass the guard but Davydov is keeping the position.
Davydov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Davydov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davydov manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Davydov's guard. #SUB2#
Davydov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Davydov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davydov is pulling down on Wright's head. It's preventing any offense from Wright, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Wright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davydov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wright, into his guard. #REVB#
Davydov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davydov pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davydov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Wright keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davydov is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Davydov seems to be looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davydov.#TD#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Davydov's guard.

Davydov pushes Wright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Davydov closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Davydov is trying to trip Wright. He has hold of a leg but Wright is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Davydov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Davydov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efrem Davydov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Davydov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Davydov persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Wright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davydov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davydov wants to control but Wright postures up.
Davydov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Davydov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davydov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davydov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Davydov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Wright thows a huge punch but Davydov dodges it nicely.
Davydov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
Davydov is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davydov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Davydov.
Davydov looking to control.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davydov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Davydov has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davydov's head.
Davydov wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wright scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Davydov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Davydov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Davydov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davydov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davydov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Davydov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Efrem Davydov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright is in close to Davydov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Davydov looking for subs off his back but Wright has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davydov is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davydov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright prevents Davydov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Davydov tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright working away.
Davydov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davydov some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wright tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wright's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davydov trying to control here. #SUB#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Davydov is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davydov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davydov's guard.
Davydov 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.
Davydov pulls Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davydov is looking to stand back up but Wright counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Davydov.
Wright trying to control the action but Davydov is working from the bottom.
Davydov trying to control here. #SUB#
Wright trying to work for an americana but Davydov has managed to regain full guard.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Davydov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Davydov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Davydov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davydov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Davydov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright! #REVR#
Davydov tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Wright tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Davydov is looking to reverse the position.
Davydov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Davydov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davydov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright won't allow Davydov to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Wright.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Wright!

Event: Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Silva won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva! #SUB#
Cartwright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for a kimura from the bottom but Silva passes into side control!
Cartwright gets back to half guard.#T1#
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cartwright is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!#SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright regains half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.#T3#
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cartwright has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well. #T4#
Cartwright is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cartwright is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
Silva looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cartwright pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is not content to let Cartwright control the position.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Cartwright is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva has his hands on Cartwright's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Cartwright dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartwright quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#T1#
Silva trying to control the position.
Cartwright stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Cartwright has an Americana. Silva didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cartwright is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cartwright hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jay Cartwright!

Event: BLAZE 13 - RIDER VS ALLU
Date: Feb 04, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rourke.
Rourke throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Taphi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rourke's guard.
Taphi works over Rourke with some ground and pound from guard.
Rourke wants to stand and escape but Taphi is having none of it.
Rourke keeping moving, preventing Taphi from controlling successfully.
Taphi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rourke wants to stand but Taphi is controlling the position.
Taphi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphi. #T1#
Rourke pulls Taphi in to control the position.
Taphi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Rourke with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Taphi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taphi is in Rourke's guard.

Rourke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taphi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rourke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Taphi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Taphi dives in and grabs Rourke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rourke pushes down on Taphi's head and hops out.
Rourke tries to counter with a takedown but Taphi is quick to defend against it.
Taphi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rourke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rourke darts in looking for a takedown but Taphi gets double underhooks and turns Rourke into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Taphi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Taphi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphi looks winded!
Rourke is trying to get back to full guard.
Rourke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphi.
Taphi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rourke is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Taphi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rourke moves into full guard.
Rourke trying to control the position here.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Taphi postures up.
Taphi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taphi postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Taphi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rourke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taphi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taphi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rourke walks away with a smile on his face. Taphi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rourke moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taphi goes for a takedown attempt but Rourke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rourke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Rourke clinches up with Taphi and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tareq Taphi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Taphi tries to keep at a distance but Rourke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rourke has Taphi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taphi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rourke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taphi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rourke is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke goes for a takedown attempt but Taphi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rourke connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rourke as he jumps to the side.
Taphi is breathing heavily.#CL#
Rourke clinches. #T1#
Taphi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rourke has Taphi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taphi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rourke is working for takedown but Taphi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taphi jumps guard but Rourke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taphi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rourke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Taphi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rourke catches Taphi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Rourke closes the distance and clinches.
Rourke is working for takedown but Taphi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rourke wants a takedown. #T2#
Rourke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taphi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taphi is trying to pull guard but Rourke has him pressed against the cage.
Taphi stops a takedown attempt from Rourke.
Taphi is looking for a takedown.
Taphi slows down the pace here.
Rourke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taphi tries to pull guard but Rourke won't allow it. #BC2#
Taphi breaks from the clinch. #T3##TD#
Rourke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taphi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rourke takes a little break here. Taphi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Rourke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taphi, who protects the arm well.
Taphi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taphi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Taphi trying to hold on to Rourke's head to control him but Rourke postures up.
Rourke content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taphi for as long as he can get away with.
Taphi trying to control from the bottom.
Taphi is looking to improve his position.
Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taphi keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taphi trying to control but Rourke postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Rourke dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rourke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taphi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rourke circles away quickly and effectively.
Rourke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taphi wants to counter the offense by Rourke and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Taphi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Taphi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Taphi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Taphi misses its intended target.
Rourke throws a nice looking combination but Taphi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taphi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taphi has his takedown stuffed
and Rourke counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Rourke is looking to slow Taphi down with leg kicks.
Taphi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rourke fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Rourke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taphi is looking to get back to is feet but Rourke passes into side control.
Rourke wants to control but Taphi is keeping him busy.
Rourke is putting a hurting on Taphi here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Rourke trying to control the action but Taphi is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Taphi's face as Rourke controls the position.
Rourke wants to control but Taphi is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Rourke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rourke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rourke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rourke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taphi down.
Taphi is looking for a sweep.
Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taphi keeps working. #T3#
Rourke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taphi some visible discomfort.
Taphi wants to control but Rourke postures up.
Rourke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Taphi can't do much from the bottom here.
Rourke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rourke is looking to take a break and control but Taphi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rourke working the ground and pound but Taphi is defending the strikes. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rourke 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taphi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Taphi. No joy for Rourke on that attempt.
Rourke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rourke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rourke tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Rourke. Those never looked like landing.
Taphi tries to counter with a clinch but Rourke shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taphi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Taphi pushes Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.
Tareq Taphi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Taphi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taphi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Rourke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rourke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Andrew Rourke!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Andrew Rourke!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Andrew Rourke!

Andrew Rourke wins by unanimous decision!
Andrew Rourke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 3
Date: Feb 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Danielsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a triangle but Danielsson pushes his legs off easily.
Danielsson won't allow Vega to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danielsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danielsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily.
Vega has a closed guard, preventing Danielsson from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Danielsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danielsson has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega is trying to control the position but Danielsson postures up. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily.
Danielsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vega is looking for a triangle but Danielsson pushes his legs off easily.
Danielsson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danielsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danielsson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily. #SUB2#
Danielsson is posturing up here but Vega has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Danielsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Danielsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Vega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Airton Vega!
After winning the bout, Airton Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 36: Solo vs Nail
Date: Jan 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kras gets the takedown into side control.
Kras throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Davydov is looking to regain half guard here but Kras keeps moving and retains side control.
Kras throws a strike aimed at the side of Davydov's head but Davydov avoids it well.
Davydov is looking to regain half guard here but Kras keeps moving and retains side control.
Davydov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kras lands an elbow.
Kras trying to control the action but Davydov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davydov is looking to reverse the position.
Davydov keeps trying to improve his position.
Davydov wants to control but Kras postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davydov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Kras crashes against the mat.
Davydov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Davydov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kras throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Davydov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kras misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Kras looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davydov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Davydov is looking to control Kras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davydov avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kras in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Kras thows a huge punch but Davydov dodges it nicely.
Kras scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kras lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Davydov actively working from the bottom here.
Kras is thwarting Davydov's attempts to control the position.
Kras performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davydov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davydov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Davydov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kras defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Davydov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kras defends it easily.
Kras has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davydov has a closed guard, preventing Kras from standing up.
Kras content to stall in guard here.
Davydov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davydov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kras manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Davydov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davydov prevents Kras from getting back to his feet.
Davydov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davydov trying to move into half guard but instead Kras has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kras is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davydov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kras manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Davydov advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davydov is looking to pass Kras's guard but actually Kras recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Kras dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kras drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davydov can do to turn this around?
Davydov looking for a sweep. Not yet Davydov, not yet.
Davydov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #ES2#
Davydov scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Kras is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davydov's half guard.
Don Kras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kras working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davydov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davydov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Davydov looking for a guillotine here but Kras defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kras accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Davydov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Davydov trying to control the position here.
Kras wants to control from the top but Davydov keeps moving.
Kras scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kras landing with the ground and pound.
Davydov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kras is one step ahead there.
Kras keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davydov's head.
Kras landing some decent shots from guard.
Davydov pulls Kras in to control the position. #T2#
Kras lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davydov has momentary wrist control but Kras slips an elbow through the middle.
Kras trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kras throws a big right hand that misses.
Kras cracks Davydov with a solid left hand.
Davydov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kras. #SUB2#
Kras got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davydov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kras has managed to get both his arms back between Davydov's legs - danger averted.
Kras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davydov has momentary wrist control but Kras slips an elbow through the middle.
Kras trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kras is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davydov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kras throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kras wants to control from the top but Davydov keeps moving.
Kras stopping the sweep attempt from Davydov.
Kras working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davydov's head.
Kras postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kras trying to control but Davydov is working from the bottom.
Davydov controls Kras momentarily but Kras frees himself.
Kras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davydov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kras is in close to Davydov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kras wants to control from the top but Davydov keeps moving. #ES2#
Davydov kicks Kras off and gets to his feet. #T4##TD#
Kras changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davydov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davydov tries to buck Kras off but Kras is having none of it.
Kras is putting a hurting on Davydov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davydov keeps working. #SUB#
Kras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davydov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davydov is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Davydov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davydov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kras trying to control the action but Davydov is working from the bottom.
Kras controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Kras dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davydov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kras is looking to take a break and control but Davydov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davydov can't do much from the bottom here.
Davydov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Davydov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Kras crashes against the mat.
Kras lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kras is working Davydov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davydov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Kras working the head and body with strikes.
Kras landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Davydov is rocked!
Kras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davydov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davydov is still in real trouble! Can Kras finish him?
Kras is looking to stall here but Davydov recovers full guard.
Davydov seems to have recovered his senses.
Davydov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davydov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kras lands a couple of digs.
Kras is stalling in the full guard.
Davydov controls Kras momentarily but Kras frees himself.
Davydov keeping moving, preventing Kras from controlling successfully.
Kras working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Kras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kras throws an elbow that misses. Davydov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kras's guard. Nice move by Davydov!#REVB#
Kras is looking to stand up but Davydov isn't so interested in that idea.
Davydov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Davydov wants to control from the top but Kras keeps moving.
Don Kras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davydov is stalling in the full guard.
Davydov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kras wants to stand up but Davydov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davydov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kras to the mat! Kras manages to get full guard.
Davydov wants to control from the top but Kras keeps moving.
Davydov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davydov postures up in Kras's guard and throws a big left but Kras blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Kras.
Well Kras has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Kras!

Event: CFN9: Carvalho vs. Wilson II
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cheesecake did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Cheesecake is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cheesecake avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cheesecake is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Augusto Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##TD#
Drakovic gets caught flat footed, as Taphi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taphi stopping the sweep attempt from Drakovic.
Taphi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphi wanted to stand there but Drakovic had control of the position. #T1#
Drakovic is trying to keep Taphi in close. #SUB2#
Drakovic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taphi has picked Drakovic up and slammed him! Drakovic can't keep hold of the triangle and Taphi manages to pass to side control!
Drakovic looks winded!
Drakovic trying his best to control but Taphi has mounted him.
Taphi with a couple of short strikes.
Taphi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Taphi unloading with bombs!
Taphi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Drakovic?
Taphi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Taphi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taphi controlling his opponent. #T3#
Taphi with shots to the head and body - Drakovic looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Drakovic is rocked!
Taphi controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Taphi working for a submission but Drakovic is keeping him at bay.
Taphi controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Drakovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Taphi has a good base and remains in mount.
Drakovic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
What can Drakovic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Drakovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taphi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drakovic rolls, trying to escape but Taphi keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taphi is punishing Drakovic with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Taphi looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tareq Taphi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Taphi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drakovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Taphi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taphi preventing the sweep.
Taphi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drakovic is looking for a triangle but Taphi pushes his legs off easily.
Taphi wants to stand but Drakovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Taphi advances to half guard.
Drakovic is breathing heavily.
Taphi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Well, if Taphi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taphi working over Drakovic with some ground and pound. Drakovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taphi tries to stand and escape but Drakovic is controlling the position.
Taphi stalling.
Taphi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drakovic can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taphi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drakovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taphi passes to side control.
Drakovic is being controlled here.
Taphi 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.#SUB#
Taphi is working to tighten his grip on Drakovic's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Drakovic has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Taphi is really squeezing tight and eventually Drakovic passes out! Taphi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tareq Taphi!

Event: Eight Limbs XXXIX - Chimdale
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Parcharidis moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parcharidis.
Parcharidis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson tries to clinch up
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to clinch but Parcharidis moves out of range.
Parcharidis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robinson is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Parcharidis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Parcharidis keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Parcharidis misses the target.
Robinson darts in trying to clinch
and Parcharidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Parcharidis moves out of range easily.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Parcharidis avoids nicely.
Parcharidis is looking to counter punch.
Parcharidis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Robinson drives through and clinches with Parcharidis against the ropes.
Parcharidis wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it. #BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parcharidis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robinson backs up against the ropes. #T2#
Parcharidis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parcharidis counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Robinson is rocked!
Parcharidis pushes Robinson away with a front kick.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Parcharidis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parcharidis.
Parcharidis throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Parcharidis counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Robinson crashing to the mat! Robinson is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Parcharidis screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Parcharidis!
In defeat, Matt Robinson stepped up to the mic, saying 'thank you to my fan for coming out and I will do better not time '.

Event: WCF 48: Anderson vs Camara
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Jaktic moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Davydov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to sweep him here.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaktic keeping moving, preventing Davydov from controlling successfully.
Davydov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaktic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Davydov throwing strikes but missing.
Davydov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaktic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaktic looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaktic, not yet.
Davydov looking to pass the guard.
Jaktic looking to control. #T1#
Davydov prevents Jaktic from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Davydov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Davydov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaktic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaktic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davydov is controlling him. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jaktic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Davydov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jaktic can't fight it off and eventually Davydov manages to take the fight to the floor. Jaktic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaktic trying to control the position.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
Jaktic keeping moving, preventing Davydov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jaktic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davydov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Davydov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaktic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jaktic is fighting to break Davydov's control of his arms but Davydov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davydov trying to control the position.
Jaktic looking to sit in guard and control but Davydov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jaktic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Jaktic wants to improve his position but instead Davydov has moved into half guard.
Davydov passes to full mount!
Davydov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaktic is trying desperately to improve position.
Davydov trying to control but Jaktic is having none of it.
Davydov lands a nice shot to the head.
Jaktic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Jaktic wants to hold on but Davydov pushes him away.
Jaktic regains half guard.
Jaktic is trying to maintain the position but Davydov is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaktic wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Davydov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaktic is just riding it out for now. Davydov eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efrem Davydov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Jaktic rushes Davydov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davydov lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Davydov has Jaktic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Davydov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jaktic tumbling to the mat - Davydov dives into Jaktic's guard.
Efrem Davydov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davydov is standing up over Jaktic. Jaktic looks to escape but Davydov dives into side control.
Jaktic is being controlled here.
Jaktic is not content to let Davydov control the position.
A control attempt from Jaktic but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T1#
Jaktic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaktic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jaktic tries to get to full guard but Davydov has control of the leg.
Jaktic is trying to stand back up but Davydov is controlling him
Davydov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaktic tries to kick Davydov off in order to stand up. Davydov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jaktic is not content to let Davydov control the position. #SUB#
Davydov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaktic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Jaktic can't do much from the bottom here.
Davydov controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic is trying to get back to his feet.
Jaktic is letting Davydov control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jaktic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jaktic is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Davydov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jaktic to his feet. #TD2#
Jaktic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Davydov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jaktic clinches. #TD2#
Jaktic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Davydov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davydov wants to control his opponent's hands but Jaktic gets his hands free. #T4#
Davydov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Davydov trying to hold on to Jaktic's head to control him but Jaktic postures up.
Davydov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jaktic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davydov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davydov is trying to control but can't.
Davydov is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard. #SUB#
Davydov actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efrem Davydov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaktic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaktic duly obliges.
Davydov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jaktic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davydov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaktic off and has taken his back!
Jaktic wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Davydov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaktic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jaktic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Davydov. #SUB#
Davydov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Davydov is hanging on to Jaktic's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
Jaktic is trying to get back to his feet but Davydov has full control of the position and if anything, Jaktic has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Davydov tightening his grip on Jaktic, looking for the choke.
Davydov has the hooks in. Jaktic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Davydov lands punches and elbows. #SUB#
Jaktic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davydov doesn't have the hooks in and Jaktic manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Jaktic wants to control from the top but Davydov keeps moving.
Davydov trying to keep a closed guard but Jaktic is proving a slippery customer.
Jaktic wants to control from the top but Davydov keeps moving.
Jaktic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davydov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davydov tries to get out of the position.
Davydov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Davydov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davydov pushes down on Jaktic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaktic looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Jaktic manages to get to full guard.
Davydov preventing the sweep.
Davydov won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
Jaktic keeping full guard, as Davydov tries to pass.
Davydov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaktic can do to turn this around?
Jaktic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaktic pulls Davydov in close to prevent any damage.
Davydov trying to control but Jaktic is working from the bottom.
Davydov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Jaktic.
Davydov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaktic defends well and Davydov ends up having to push Jaktic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaktic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
William Jaktic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Efrem Davydov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Jaktic.
I think Davydov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efrem Davydov!
A very excited looking Efrem Davydov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Eight Limbs XXXII - Nets
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldic moves in looking to clinch but Parcharidis pushes him off.
Soldic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soldic lands a slapping body shot.
Parcharidis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soldic can pounce on him.
Parcharidis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soldic.
Parcharidis slips a jab from Soldic.
A right-left combo lands from Soldic.
Parcharidis walks into a left hand.
Soldic avoids the body shot from Parcharidis.
Parcharidis slips a straight right by Soldic.
Parcharidis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Soldic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parcharidis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soldic. #CL#
Parcharidis moves into the clinch successfully.
Soldic lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Parcharidis tries to break free but Soldic pushes him back against the ropes.
Soldic misses with a punch on the inside.
Soldic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parcharidis tries to break the clinch but Soldic is controlling the position. #BC#
Parcharidis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soldic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marino Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parcharidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soldic to score with a decent uppercut.
Soldic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parcharidis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soldic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parcharidis moves away.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soldic.
Soldic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parcharidis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Soldic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parcharidis doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Soldic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parcharidis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soldic jabs Parcharidis right on the nose. Parcharidis blinks but takes it well.
Soldic throws a head kick that Parcharidis semi-blocks.
Soldic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parcharidis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Soldic misses with a head kick.
Marino Soldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parcharidis tries to land a front kick but Soldic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soldic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Parcharidis blocks a head kick by Soldic. #CL2#
Soldic drives through and clinches with Parcharidis against the ropes.
Soldic throws a punch but it's blocked by Parcharidis.
Soldic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Parcharidis breaks from the clinch.
Soldic lands the left hand.
Soldic throws a jab when Parcharidis was well out of range.
Parcharidis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marino Soldic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldic.
Parcharidis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parcharidis needs to keep his hands up - Soldic had a free shot at his head there.
Soldic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parcharidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parcharidis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Soldic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Parcharidis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soldic feints and then cracks Parcharidis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parcharidis down.
Soldic throws a body punch but Parcharidis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic jabs Parcharidis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soldic.
Parcharidis wants to clinch.#T1#
Soldic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Parcharidis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Parcharidis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soldic is looking to clinch but Parcharidis is avoiding it.
Parcharidis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marino Soldic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parcharidis ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Parcharidis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Parcharidis avoids the body shot from Soldic.
Parcharidis ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Soldic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parcharidis takes a step back to recover.
Soldic lands a two punch combo.
Soldic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Parcharidis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soldic jabs Parcharidis right on the nose. Parcharidis blinks but takes it well.
Soldic swinging wildly here.
Soldic lands a jab to Parcharidis's midsection.#T2#
Soldic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Soldic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parcharidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soldic.
Parcharidis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soldic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soldic lands a really nice looking cross but Parcharidis seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Soldic blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Soldic. That snapped Parcharidis's head back.
Soldic misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Soldic misses.
Parcharidis needs to keep his hands up - Soldic had a free shot at his head there.
Soldic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Soldic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Soldic backs away, Parcharidis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marino Soldic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Soldic scores with a hook to the body. Parcharidis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marino Soldic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soldic checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Soldic.
Soldic dips to his left and cracks Parcharidis with an uppercut!
Soldic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parcharidis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soldic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soldic.
Parcharidis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parcharidis looks to land a right hand but Soldic moved out of range.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Parcharidis moved out of range.
A jab from Soldic finds it's way through Parcharidis's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soldic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic throws a head kick that half lands.
Soldic misses the body punch
and Parcharidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soldic scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Parcharidis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Parcharidis moved out of range.
Parcharidis throws out a loose jab but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic lands a nice shot that snaps Parcharidis's head back.
Soldic is looking to clinch.
Soldic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Soldic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parcharidis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parcharidis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soldic has him pressed against the ropes.
Parcharidis wants to break free but Soldic has control.
Soldic misses with the head strike. #BC#
Parcharidis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soldic is looking to clinch.
Parcharidis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soldic.
Parcharidis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soldic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Soldic misses with a straight left.
Soldic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soldic scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic digs a good hook to Parcharidis's body.
Soldic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parcharidis momentarily.
Nice body punch from Soldic.
Soldic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Soldic throws an off balance right hand
and Parcharidis counters with a two punch combo.
Soldic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parcharidis has time to react.
Parcharidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldic scores with a jab. Parcharidis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soldic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soldic wants to clinch up but Parcharidis keeps it at a distance.
George Parcharidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldic lands a glancing blow to the side of Parcharidis's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marino Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soldic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Marino Soldic!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Marino Soldic!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Marino Soldic!

Marino Soldic wins by unanimous decision!
Marino Soldic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFN4: Lundgren vs. Zan
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Pie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pie misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pie trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pie is now in half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Pie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Silva kicks off Pie and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Pie gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.#ES#
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Pie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pie rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Pie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

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

Event: VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Rd 1
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Nikolaou throws a lazy body kick
and Butcher counters with a low kick, right behind Nikolaou 's knee.
Butcher with a nice calf kick.
Nikolaou throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Nikolaou manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nikolaou.
Butcher lands a leg kick that knocks Nikolaou off balance momentarily.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikolaou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikolaou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butcher.
Butcher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nikolaou misses with a double jab
and Butcher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikolaou's knee momentarily.
Nikolaou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Nikolaou avoided it.
Nikolaou throws a sloppy head kick
and Butcher counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
A punch combination from Nikolaou misses.
Nikolaou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Nikolaou's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolaou tries to avoid it.
Nikolaou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolaou looks to throw a body kick
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher blocks a head kick by Nikolaou.
Butcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nikolaou thows a leg kick but Butcher checks it
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Butcher lands with a nice body kick.
Nikolaou looks winded!
Butcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolaou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Nikolaou knows he should have avoided that one.
Butcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikolaou swinging wildly here.
Butcher is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Butcher.
It appears Butcher was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nikolaou wants to clinch up but Butcher keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaou throws a leg kick
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolaou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nikolaou scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Nikolaou is rocked!
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Nikolaou's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolaou tries to avoid it.
Nikolaou is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Nikolaou walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Nikolaou is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Butcher!

Event: WCF WNF 20:El Shabazz vs Leahy
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Jameison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jameison has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jameison is trying to control the action in half guard but Davydov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Davydov looking for submissions off his back.
Jameison wants to free his trapped foot but Davydov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davydov wants to control but Jameison is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Davydov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydov trying to control from the bottom.
Davydov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jameison. #ES2#
Davydov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jameison is on him like a limpet, forcing Davydov back against the cage.#T1#
Jameison avoiding damage.
Davydov tries to pull guard but Jameison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jameison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davydov's face.
Davydov looking for a takedown. #TD#
Jameison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jameison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jameison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davydov working a defensive guard here.
Jameison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jameison trying to control but Davydov is working from the bottom.
Davydov 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#
Jameison has a hand on Davydov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Davydov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jameison is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison tries to hold on but Davydov postures up.
Jameison is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3##SUB2#
Davydov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jameison is bucking up trying to escape but Davydov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jameison tries to hold on but Davydov postures up.
Jameison is in a horrible position here. Davydov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jameison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameison tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Davydov trying to control but Jameison is having none of it.
Jameison wants to control but Davydov is having none of it.
Davydov content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jameison reaches up to try and pull Davydov in and control his posture, but Davydov latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Jameison taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Efrem Davydov!
A less than humble Efrem Davydov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Eight Limbs XXII - Blue Steel
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parcharidis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pristine is able to avoid easily.
Parcharidis ducks under a wild hook from Pristine .
Pristine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parcharidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parcharidis checks a leg kick.
Parcharidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pristine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Parcharidis just manages to avoid it.
Parcharidis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pristine stuns Parcharidis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parcharidis misses with a low kick.
Pristine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Pristine .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pristine lands with a nice body punch.
Pristine throws a series of punches but Parcharidis avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Pristine .
Pristine thuds a left hand into Parcharidis's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pristine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Parcharidis tries to land a body kick
and Pristine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pristine looks to score with a jab to the body but Parcharidis is just out of range.
Pristine lands a right hook to the body.
Pristine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parcharidis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parcharidis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pristine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parcharidis's sensitive parts.
Pristine throws a jab when Parcharidis was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Parcharidis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pristine blocks a head kick by Parcharidis.
Parcharidis throws a front kick aimed at Pristine 's knee but Pristine avoids it well.
Pristine throwing a counter right hand but Parcharidis manages to avoid it.
Parcharidis throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pristine .
Pristine scores with a leg kick.
Parcharidis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luke Pristine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parcharidis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Pristine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parcharidis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Parcharidis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pristine .
Parcharidis tries to bum rush Pristine with a series of wild strikes but Pristine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parcharidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pristine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parcharidis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pristine is looking to land body kicks.
Parcharidis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parcharidis misses with a head kick.
Parcharidis avoids the head kick by Pristine .
Parcharidis keeps the fight on the outside.
Parcharidis avoids the body shot from Pristine .
Pristine is looking to wear down Parcharidis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parcharidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pristine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Pristine .
Pristine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parcharidis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Pristine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Parcharidis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luke Pristine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pristine swinging wildly here.
Parcharidis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like George Parcharidis has been cut.
Pristine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parcharidis.
Pristine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pristine scores with a leg kick.
George Parcharidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pristine scores with a hook to the body. Parcharidis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pristine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Pristine catches Parcharidis right on the button with a cross.
Pristine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pristine jabs Parcharidis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pristine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pristine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parcharidis is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pristine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parcharidis momentarily.
Pristine cracks Parcharidis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pristine - that will leave a mark!
Parcharidis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pristine .
Pristine is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Parcharidis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parcharidis wants to land a leg kick but Pristine is out of range.
Crunch! Pristine slams his shin into Parcharidis's torso.
Pristine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parcharidis can do to turn this around?
Parcharidis avoids the head kick by Pristine . #KD#
Pristine looks low and kicks high, catching Parcharidis right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pristine lands with an uppercut that bounces Parcharidis off the ropes and back into range.#ROC#Parcharidis is rocked!
Pristine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parcharidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Pristine finish him?
Pristine lands a front kick.
Pristine feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Parcharidis collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Pristine !

Event: Combate FN1: Dead vs. Mathews
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva goes for a double leg but Markes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markes continues to drive forward.
Jab by Markes.#KD#
Markes cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Markes finish him? #ROC#Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markes throws a pinpoint strike between Silva's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Silva crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Markes scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Markes!

Event: Eight Limbs XX - Earl Simmons
Date: Sep 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinimod scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parcharidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cinimod.
Cinimod lands a glancing blow to the side of Parcharidis's head.#CUT#It looks like George Parcharidis has been cut.
Cinimod missing with a left hand there. Parcharidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parcharidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cinimod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parcharidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cinimod throws out the jab.
Parcharidis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cinimod lands a glancing blow to the side of Parcharidis's head.
Cinimod scores with a hook.
Cinimod moves out of range of the body kick.
Cinimod seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cinimod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cinimod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parcharidis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parcharidis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Parcharidis is rocked!
Parcharidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cinimod. #KD#
Parcharidis walks into a big right hand from Cinimod and goes down! The referee sends Cinimod to a neutral corner as Parcharidis gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Parcharidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Cinimod finish him?
Cinimod scores with a nice head shot.
Cinimod connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Parcharidis's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Parcharidis - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dominic Cinimod!
Dominic Cinimod took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cd lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Cd's corner calls for a 1-2. Cd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cd scores with a nice strike.
Cd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Cd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva trying to control the position but Cd is working away.
Cd struggling a bit here.
Cd is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Cd is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura but Cd is defending well. #T1#
Cd is trying to get back to half guard.
Cd is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cd tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cd is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva 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.
Cd is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T3#
Cd is not content to let Silva control the position.
Cd misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Silva has hold of Cd's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cd tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Cd screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cd, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Augusto Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Davydov drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Anger manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Anger shoots in and gets a takedown into Davydov's guard.
Anger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Davydov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davydov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Davydov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Anger rolls with it to try and escape but Davydov cranks on the arm and Anger is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Efrem Davydov!
Efrem Davydov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parcharidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Chan tries to counter it with a takedown but Parcharidis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parcharidis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Chan blocks the leg kick.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parcharidis as he avoids it easily.
Parcharidis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chan checks it well.
Parcharidis is looking to chop away at Chan's legs.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parcharidis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
George Parcharidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chung Chan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parcharidis cracks Chan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parcharidis wants to land a leg kick but Chan is out of range.
Chung Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Parcharidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chan throws a chopping leg kick but Parcharidis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parcharidis as he jumps to the side.
Chan dives in for a single leg takedown but Parcharidis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parcharidis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parcharidis defends it nicely.
Parcharidis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chan looks winded!
Parcharidis wants to land a leg kick but Chan is out of range.
Parcharidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Chan blocks the body kick.
Chan tries to counter with a clinch but Parcharidis shakes him off and moves away.
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parcharidis counters with a low kick, right behind Chan 's knee.
Parcharidis is looking to chop away at Chan's legs.
Chan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parcharidis counters with an outside leg kick.
Parcharidis tries to score with a low kick but Chan moves his leg out of the way.
Parcharidis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parcharidis scores with a spinning back kick!
Parcharidis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parcharidis misses with a low kick.
Chan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Parcharidis wants to slow Chan down by chopping away at his legs.
Parcharidis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parcharidis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parcharidis connects with an inside leg kick.
Parcharidis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parcharidis delivers a nice body kick.
Parcharidis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parcharidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parcharidis misses with a low kick.
Parcharidis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chan.#T4#
Parcharidis throws the kick towards the body but Chan avoids it.
Parcharidis tries to land a leg kick but Chan saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parcharidis.
Chan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parcharidis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Parcharidis closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Parcharidis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan wants to clinch.
Parcharidis appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Parcharidis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Parcharidis rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Parcharidis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a wild body kick that Parcharidis sees coming a mile off.
Parcharidis leaves Chan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parcharidis ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan wants to clinch.
Parcharidis is looking to counter the offense by Chan and move into the clinch.
Chan blocks a head kick by Parcharidis. #T1#
Parcharidis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chan tries to bum rush Parcharidis with a series of wild strikes but Parcharidis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chan is breathing heavily.
Chan shoots for a double leg takedown but Parcharidis sprawls well. He's pushed Chan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parcharidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Parcharidis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chan looks to score with a jab to the body but Parcharidis is just out of range.
Chan moves out of range of the body kick from Parcharidis.
Chan with the counter takedown but Parcharidis avoids it easily.
Chan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Parcharidis counters with a one-two to the body.
Parcharidis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chan has time to react.
Parcharidis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chan blocks the leg kick.
Parcharidis wants to slow Chan down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Parcharidis throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Parcharidis.
Chan bucks up and tries to throw Parcharidis off but instead Parcharidis has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parcharidis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Parcharidis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Parcharidis'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.
Chan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Parcharidis biding his time, controlling Chan.
Parcharidis continues to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Parcharidis.#SUB#
Parcharidis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Chan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Parcharidis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Parcharidis!

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