Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#90 Hay vs Campobello
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Browne scores with a jab. Marailov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Marailov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Browne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Marailov drops Browne with a beautiful combination! Browne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marailov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Browne is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Browne is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marailov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Browne crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Browne's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Marailov!
Gustav Marailov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DUEL#82 Marailov vs Proctor
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Marailov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marailov misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Proctor counters with a head kick that drops Marailov to the mat! Marailov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Proctor down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Proctor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Proctor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proctor walks into a stiff left hand from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Proctor counters with a head kick that drops Marailov to the mat! Marailov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Marailov is rocked!
Marailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marailov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Proctor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
Marailov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proctor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Proctor dodges the punch combination from Marailov. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Proctor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proctor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marailov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proctor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov scores with a sloppy right hand. Proctor should have avoided that one. #CL#
Marailov moves into range and clinches up with Proctor.
Marailov is trying to break the clinch but Proctor has him pressed against the cage.
Proctor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by Marailov.
Marailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marailov blocks a body shot from Proctor.
Marailov slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Marailov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marailov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Proctor has him pressed against the cage.
Marailov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Marailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Proctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Proctor down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Proctor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Proctor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marailov lands with a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a lazy uppercut
and Proctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marailov walks into a left hand.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Proctor counters with a nice uppercut.
Marailov moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Proctor thinks about the counter body kick.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Marailov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Marailov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Proctor misses with the head strike. #T3#
Marailov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Marailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marailov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marailov misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Proctor counters with a crisp one two that drops Marailov! Proctor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marailov to his feet! Marailov is in big trouble!
Proctor throws out a loose jab but Marailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
Proctor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marailov looks to clinch
and Proctor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Marailov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Marailov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marailov seems to have got his legs back now.
Proctor prevents Marailov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Proctor fails to land. #T4##BC#
Marailov breaks from the clinch.
Marailov misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Proctor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marailov! Proctor lets Marailov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Marailov swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
Marailov throws a hook but Proctor blocks it.
Proctor slips a jab from Marailov.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Proctor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marailov.
Proctor ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Proctor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marailov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor slips a straight right by Marailov.
Proctor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marailov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Proctor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marailov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Proctor to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Proctor lands a big head kick that sends Marailov tumbling to the mat! Proctor takes a step backwards and waves Marailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marailov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proctor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marailov looks to throw the jab but Proctor is out of range.
Proctor throws an off balance right hand
and Marailov counters with a nice uppercut.
Marailov swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
Marailov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Proctor under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Proctor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marailov sprawling to the canvas! Marailov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Proctor finish him?!
Marailov jabs Proctor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marailov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Proctor. Proctor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marailov tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marailov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marailov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Proctor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Proctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marailov throws a hook but Proctor avoids it easily.
Proctor throws out a counter right but Marailov avoids it with no problem.
Marailov is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Marailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marailov looks to clinch
and Proctor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov misses with a hook.
Proctor scores with a shot to the body.
Proctor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Proctor swats away the attempt to clinch by Marailov.#T2#
and Proctor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marailov! He's just covering up as Proctor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Michael Proctor gave a big smile as he said 'I knew I would knock him out, who's next?'.

Event: DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marailov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Marailov's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marailov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Marailov misses the body punch
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Muller moves into the clinch.
Marailov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Marailov's front leg but catches the back leg as Marailov tries to avoid it.
Muller misses with a body kick.
Muller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov tries to clinch but Muller moves away
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Muller drives through and clinches with Marailov against the ropes. #T1##BC#
Marailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Muller rushes Marailov and presses him up against the ropes.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marailov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller is trying to stall.
Marailov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Muller.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marailov prevents a body shot from Muller.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Muller has Marailov pressed against the ropes, preventing Marailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Marailov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marailov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Marailov thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller.
Marailov throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.#T3#
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Muller defending well as Marailov loads up on a big left hand.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Marailov cracks Muller with a good jab.
Muller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marailov lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Muller falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
Gustav Marailov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gustav Marailov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DUEL#69 Kasparitis vs Banner
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Marailov looks to land a combination but Breaker avoids it well.
Breaker takes a swing at Marailov's ribcage but misses.
Breaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marailov finds it's way round the side to connect with Breaker's head. #CUT#
It looks like Heart Breaker has been cut.#KD#
Marailov cracks Breaker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marailov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Breaker to stand back up!
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marailov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marailov drops Breaker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Breaker! Marailov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Marailov!
In his post fight interview, Gustav Marailov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#62 Romero vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Bunting walks into a straight right hand from Marailov.
Bunting swats away the attempt to clinch by Marailov.
Marailov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice straight punches there by Marailov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marailov.#CUT#
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Marailov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marailov jabs at Bunting's body.
Bunting wants to land a leg kick but Marailov is out of range. #CL#
Marailov drives through and clinches with Bunting against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marailov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunting avoids it.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marailov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Marailov breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Marailov rushes Bunting and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Marailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Marailov does no damage.
Bunting looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunting takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Marailov lands a big right hand that sends Bunting crashing to the mat! Marailov stays standing though and waves Bunting back to his feet!#ROC#
Bunting is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up John Bunting's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Marailov moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bunting! Marailov continues to tee off on Bunting, landing with a left and a right! Marailov connects with a right hand that leaves Bunting sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Marailov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
In his post fight interview, Gustav Marailov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#55 Esposito vs Bartlet
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
A Bomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Marailov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marailov throws a body punch but A Bomb moves out of range.
Marailov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A Bomb blocks a jab.
A Bomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
A Bomb moves out of range as Marailov strikes.
Marailov lands with a hook. A Bomb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. A Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A Bomb throws a big counter combination but Marailov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD#
A Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Marailov tumbling to the mat! A Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Marailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A Bomb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As A Bomb backs off Marailov throws a huge counter combo but A Bomb manages to avoid it all.
Marailov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.#T1#
A Bomb throws a head kick but Marailov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as A Bomb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marailov doesn't seem phased though.
Marailov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A Bomb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A Bomb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marailov lands an overhand right.
A Bomb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Bomb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck A Bomb on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Calm Like A Bomb has been cut.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and A Bomb counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Marailov closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marailovs head. #T2#
Marailov tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
Marailov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Marailov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A Bomb lands a nice hook to Marailov's body. Marailov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A Bomb looks for the body kick but Marailov saw that one coming.
A Bomb keeps Marailov at a distance using the push kick.
Marailov looks winded!
A big left from Marailov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts A Bomb, as that shot connected.
Marailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and A Bomb counters with a solid body kick.
Crunch! A Bomb slams his shin into Marailov's torso.
A Bomb fakes the leg kick and cracks Marailov in the body.
A Bomb cracks a nice hook into Marailov's ribs.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick from A Bomb. #T3#
A Bomb misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by A Bomb.
Marailov cracks A Bomb with a right hand to the side of the head.
A Bomb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A Bomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A Bomb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marailov tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A Bomb lands a brutal head kick. Marailov looks out on his feet and A Bomb throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#50 Overstreet vs Puno
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Boone dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Marailov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marailov misses with an uppercut. Boone saw that one coming.
Boone misses with an uppercut
and Marailov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marailov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Boone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marailov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marailov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marailov lands with an uppercut that bounces Boone off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone slips a straight right by Marailov.#CL#
Marailov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marailov. #BC#
Marailov manages to break the clinch.
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!
Marailov slips a jab from Boone.#T1#
Marailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marailov takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Marailov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Marailov misses with a hook
letting Boone counter with a right hand.
A jab from Marailov misses.
A little jabbing left from Boone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marailov scores with a jab to the head.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Marailov misses.
Marailov misses with a hook. Boone ducked under it nicely.
Boone avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Boone unleashes a big counter combination but Marailov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marailov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boone avoids the body shot from Marailov. #T2#
Boone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Marailov misses the target.
Boone slips a straight right by Marailov.
Boone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boone misses with a straight left.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boone throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov defending well as Boone loads up on a big left hand.
Marailov wants to clinch but Boone slips to the side
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Marailov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marailov throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range.
A left lands for Boone.
Marailov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Marailov looks to land a combination but Boone avoids it well.
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marailov tries to clinch there but Boone circles away.
Marailov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marailov. Marailov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marailov throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Marailov.
Boone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Marailov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Boone finds it's way through Marailov's defenses.
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boone misses with an uppercut
and Marailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marailov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Boone is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Marailov!
Gustav Marailov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DUEL#42 Riccuito vs Vakarchuk
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Marailov tries a low kick but Heidegger avoids it.
Heidegger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Marailov blocks a head kick by Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a body shot.
Marailov misses the jab.
Marailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Marailov misses.
Marailov sizes up Heidegger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heidegger works the jab nicely.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marailov is looking for the big counter here.
Heidegger throws a head kick but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heidegger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heidegger throws a low kick but Marailov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Marailov darts in and clinches Heidegger up against the cage.#BC2#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heidegger tried to score with a low kick but Marailov checks it.#KD2#
Marailov lands a left and a right that send Heidegger crashing to the mat, dazed. Marailov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Puck Heidegger has been cut.
Marailov slips a jab from Heidegger.
Marailov flicks out a counter leg kick but Heidegger steps away.#T1#
Heidegger tries a low kick but Marailov avoids it.
Marailov fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Heidegger.
A low kick from Heidegger misses #KD2#
and Marailov counters with a crisp one two that drops Heidegger! Marailov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Heidegger to his feet! Heidegger is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Heidegger is rocked!
Marailov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Marailov clinches up against the cage.
Oh Heidegger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Marailov breaks from the clinch.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Heidegger's shoulder, as Heidegger tries to avoid the shot.
Heidegger seems to have got his legs back now.
Heidegger looks to land a combination but Marailov avoids it well.
Marailov misses with a combination
and Heidegger counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Marailov misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Marailov.
Heidegger is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Heidegger down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Heidegger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov throws a shot from downtown. Heidegger moves away and avoids it.
Heidegger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heidegger has time to react.#CL2#
Marailov moves into the clinch successfully.
Heidegger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marailov.#T2##BC#
Heidegger manages to break the clinch.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Heidegger's shoulder, as Heidegger tries to avoid the shot.
Heidegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heidegger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marailov.
Heidegger throws out a leg kick but Marailov moves out of range and Heidegger only half commits.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Marailov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heidegger jabs at Marailov's body.
Heidegger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heidegger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heidegger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marailov is out of range and Heidegger settles back down.
Marailov is looking to clinch.
Marailov digs a good hook to Heidegger's body.
Heidegger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marailov finds it's way round the side to connect with Heidegger's head.
Heidegger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marailov checks it well.
Marailov lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Marailov clinches. #T3#
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Marailov. #BC2#
Marailov breaks from the clinch.
Marailov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heidegger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marailov's sensitive parts.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Heidegger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov lands a nice hook to Heidegger's body. Heidegger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marailov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heidegger throws a wild body kick that Marailov sees coming a mile off.
Heidegger slips a straight right by Marailov.
Marailov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heidegger 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.
Heidegger slips a straight right by Marailov.#KD2#
Marailov lands a big uppercut and Heidegger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Heidegger looks OK. Marailov waves Heidegger back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heidegger - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Marailov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heidegger avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Heidegger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marailov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marailov blocks a head kick by Heidegger.
Despite the aggression on Marailov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Heidegger down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Heidegger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Heidegger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Marailov misses.
Marailov scores with the left hand. Heidegger knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Heidegger.
Heidegger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marailov is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marailov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Marailov. Beautiful body shot.
Marailov misses with a body punch
and Heidegger counters with a series of strikes. Marailov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heidegger lands a jab to the head.
Heidegger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heidegger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heidegger walks into a straight right hand from Marailov.
Heidegger avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Marailov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Marailov blocks the low kick.
Marailov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marailov misses with a double jab.
Marailov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heidegger is looking to land body kicks.
Marailov misses the jab.
It looked like Heidegger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marailov.#T1#
Heidegger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marailov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Heidegger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marailov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heidegger thows a body kick. Marailov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Heidegger misses.
Marailov lands a jab to the nose.
Heidegger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marailov momentarily.
Marailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heidegger circles away quickly and effectively.
Heidegger is looking to chop away at Marailov's legs.
Marailov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov lands a right hook to the body.
Marailov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heidegger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Heidegger misses the target.
Marailov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heidegger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Marailov sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Heidegger is looking to chop away at Marailov's legs.
Heidegger thumps Marailov with a low kick.
Heidegger connects with a single shot there.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Heidegger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marailov misses with a hook to the body
and Heidegger counters with a nice body shot.
Marailov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick.
Heidegger misses with an uppercut. Marailov saw that one coming.
Heidegger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heidegger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heidegger throws a body kick that misses.
Marailov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Heidegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marailov.
Heidegger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marailov is able to avoid easily.
A solid body kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Marailov.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heidegger at a distance.
Heidegger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heidegger.
Heidegger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marailov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marailov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Heidegger.
Heidegger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marailov cracks a nice hook into Heidegger's ribs.
Marailov lands with a nice combination. Heidegger backs away looking to recover.
Marailov cracks Heidegger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov motions for Heidegger to come forward. Marailov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov defending well as Heidegger loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Heidegger.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Marailov lands a big uppercut and Heidegger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Heidegger looks OK. Marailov waves Heidegger back to his feet!
Heidegger moves out of range as Marailov strikes.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Heidegger.
Marailov throws a body punch but Heidegger moves out of range.
It looked like Heidegger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Heidegger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Marailov cracks Heidegger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marailov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Heidegger to stand back up!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marailov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Heidegger's head, knocking him out cold! Marailov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Marailov!
A very excited looking Gustav Marailov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Puck Heidegger spoke after the fight, saying 'lol @ this matchup. Enjoy.'.

Event: DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Marailov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marailov punishes Sammich's body with a nice straight punch.
Sammich misses with a body punch
and Marailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Sammich misses with a left hand
and Marailov counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Sammich badly! He tries to strike back but Marailov puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Sammich out cold! Oh man, Sammich will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Marailov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sammy Sammich had this to say: 'This is my Last fight, Im thankful for all of the people that have helped me get here, thanks to the fans and the Organisations for cheering me on and helping me live my dream. '.

Event: DUEL#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ee moves out of range of the strikes.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Ee.
Marailov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ee misses with an uppercut
letting Marailov counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut.
Marailov dips to his left and cracks Ee with an uppercut!
Marailov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Ee is predictable there
and Marailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Marailov blocks the low kick.
Ee throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Ee misses with the body kick
and Marailov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ee scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Marailov. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Marailov misses. #T1#
Ee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marailov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marailov throws a shot from downtown. Ee moves away and avoids it.
Ee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Ee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marailov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marailov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Marailov. That snapped Ee's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Eeazy Ee's cut even more.
Marailov connects with a body shot that sends Ee's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marailov throws a hook but Ee blocks it.
Ee's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marailov scores with a body shot. #T2#
Ee throws out a powerful jab.
Marailov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ee slips under a jab from Marailov.
Marailov checks a low kick from Ee.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
Ee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marailov checks it well.
Marailov is looking to counter punch.
Ee lunges at Marailov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marailov's hand.
Marailov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ee counters with a good low kick that Marailov was not able to check.
Ee throws a body shot but no joy.
Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ee scores with a push kick.
Marailov is breathing heavily.
Marailov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ee.
Ee scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Ee throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Ee avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Marailov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ee can pounce on him. #KD2#
Ee sends Marailov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ee is motioning to the referee to let Marailov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Marailov swinging wildly here.
Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Ee sends Marailov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ee is motioning to the referee to let Marailov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Marailov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ee.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Ee avoids it well.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marailov slips under a jab from Ee.
Ee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marailov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marailov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov lands a nice shot that snaps Ee's head back.
Ee throws a powerful right kick. Marailov tried to block low but the kick was high! Marailov was taken right off of his feet! Ee jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eeazy Ee!
Eeazy Ee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#26 Myles vs Gaultier
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Marailov lands a big right hand that sends Phoenix crashing to the mat! Marailov stays standing though and waves Phoenix back to his feet!#ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Marailov moves in close and cracks Phoenix with a massive right hand! Phoenix, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marailov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Marailov!
A victorious Gustav Marailov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T169
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Marailov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Marailov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunting throws a low kick but Marailov moves out of range easily.
Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
Bunting throws out a counter right but Marailov avoids it with no problem.
Bunting connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunting works Marailov's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting throws out a loose jab but Marailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov throwing a counter right hand but Bunting manages to avoid it.
Bunting lands a jab-cross combination.
Bunting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Bunting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Bunting cracks a nice hook into Marailov's ribs.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Marailov is just out of range.
Bunting takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marailov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marailov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Marailov.
Bunting misses with a straight right.
Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from Bunting finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Marailov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marailov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Marailov catches Bunting right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Bunting connects with a crisp jab.
Bunting connects with the punch.
Bunting slips under a jab from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a single shot there.
Marailov jabs Bunting right on the nose. Bunting blinks but takes it well.
Bunting steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov misses with a straight right.
Marailov misses with a hook. Bunting ducked under it nicely.
Marailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunting's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunting misses with a looping left.
Marailov is looking to counter punch.
Marailov with a jab.
Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Bunting.#T3#
Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov wants to clinch up but Bunting keeps it at a distance.
Bunting scores with a shot to the body.
Marailov avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marailov looks to throw the jab but Bunting is out of range.
Bunting wants to slow Marailov down by chopping away at his legs.
Bunting misses with a hook. Marailov ducked under it nicely.
Marailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Marailov rushes Bunting and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bunting lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marailov misses with an uppercut
and Bunting counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bunting gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Marailov controls his hands.
Marailov has had enough of the clinch but Bunting keeps him there for the moment.
Marailov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunting backwards.
Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. #BC#
Marailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marailov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunting throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov cracks Bunting with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marailov.
The fighters circling - Marailov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marailov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Marailov saw that one coming.
Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marailov blocks a head kick by Bunting.
It looked like Marailov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunting.
Marailov scores with a body shot.
Bunting dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Bunting scores with a sloppy right hand. Marailov should have avoided that one.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunting.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunting throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunting takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Bunting releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marailov throws a right and a left that Bunting avoids nicely.
Bunting fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marailov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Marailov throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunting misses with a straight left.
Marailov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marailov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunting tries to bum rush Marailov with a series of wild strikes but Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunting takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bunting misses with an uppercut
and Bunting takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marailov misses with a hook.
Bunting staying out of range there.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Marailov's belly button to the back.
Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunting counters with a straight right hand.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Marailov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Marailov tries to clinch up.
Marailov takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses.
Bunting throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Marailov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunting doesn't seem bothered though.
Marailov misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Marailov darts in and clinches Bunting up against the cage.
Bunting misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marailov working hard to break the clinch.
Marailov takes a shot to the head.
Marailov can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
Bunting misses with some punches.
Bunting keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marailov's efforts to push away.
Bunting misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bunting.
Marailov taking a breather.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land.
Bunting lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Marailov controls his hands.
Marailov misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunting.
Marailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. #BC2#
Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marailov checks a low kick from Bunting.
Marailov moves forwards but Bunting connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Bunting darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marailov misses with a looping right.
Bunting feints and then cracks Marailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marailov down.
Marailov with a nice cross.
A combination from Marailov does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Borg Bunting will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunting throws a right and a left that Marailov avoids nicely.
Bunting slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustav Marailov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marailov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marailov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bunting under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov lands with a hook. Bunting tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marailov throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range.
Bunting keeps Marailov at a distance using the push kick.
Marailov throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting. #T1#
Bunting avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Bunting bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marailov's head backwards.
Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Bunting throws out a counter right but Marailov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Marailov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunting lands a nice uppercut.
Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marailov throws a head punch that misses.
Marailov wants to get back to striking at distance but Bunting won't allow it.
Marailov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marailov is trying to break the clinch but Bunting is controlling him.#BC#
Marailov breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it.
Marailov throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range.#T2#
Marailov lands a two punch combo.
Bunting looks to land a right hand but Marailov moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunting throws a leg kick
and Marailov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marailov tries to bum rush Bunting with a series of wild strikes but Bunting uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunting throws a head kick but Marailov moves out of range.
Donk. Marailov catches Bunting right on the button with a cross.
Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marailov. #T3#
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunting, right into the meat.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Marailov misses the target.
Marailov misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Bunting counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bunting.
Marailov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunting has him pressed against the cage.
Bunting prevents a body shot from Marailov. #BC#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunting throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marailov's head.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Bunting misses with a two punch combination.
Marailov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Marailov has closed the distance and engaged Bunting in a clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting.
Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Marailov is trying to push Bunting away but Bunting has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bunting blocks a body shot from Marailov.
A short body shot lands from Bunting as the two fighters clinch.
Marailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Bunting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marailov misses the body punch
and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marailov blocks a jab.
Marailov dodges the punch combination from Bunting.
Bunting lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borg Bunting.
I think Bunting has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Borg Bunting!
Borg Bunting took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: T162 Spillane vs Rubin IV
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Marailov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marailov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Marailov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Marailov misses.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makarenko.
Marailov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marailov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makarenko lands with a hook. Marailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Marailov's head back.
Marailov throws a hook but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marailov to score with a decent uppercut.
Makarenko walks into a jab.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makarenko - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko dips to his left and cracks Marailov with an uppercut!
Makarenko throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
Marailov misses with a looping left.
Makarenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Marailov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marailov slips under a jab.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Marailov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Makarenko swings for the body but Marailov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makarenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Makarenko. Those never looked like landing.
Marailov misses with an uppercut
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov throws a right hand that Makarenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Makarenko also avoids with ease.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.
As Marailov looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Marailov just gets out of the way.
Makarenko blocks a jab.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marailov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marailov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Makarenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Marailov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Marailov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Marailov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Marailov's head back.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
Makarenko throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov lands a jab-cross combination.
Makarenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marailov connects with a leg kick. Makarenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marailov slips a straight right by Makarenko.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov checks a leg kick.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Marailov moved out of range.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makarenko has time to react.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marailov throws out the jab.
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makarenko defending well as Marailov loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makarenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Marailov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marailov.
A quick step to the side and Makarenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Marailov works the jab nicely.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Marailov misses
and Makarenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marailov scores with a one two! Makarenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Makarenko throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Marailov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Marailov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makarenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Marailov misses.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov misses the jab.
Marailov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marailov misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marailov is breathing heavily.
A big right from Makarenko misses. #T3#
Makarenko connects with a jab.
Marailov drops his hands momentarily and Makarenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarenko dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
And Makarenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov misses with a hook. Makarenko ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marailov defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
Marailov lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Makarenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko looks to throw the jab but Marailov is out of range.
Marailov avoids a kick to the body.
Marailov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Marailov avoids nicely.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Marailov's leg. Marailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marailov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makarenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makarenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makarenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marailov is out of range.
Makarenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marailov is able to avoid easily.
Marailov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Makarenko avoids them all with ease.
Makarenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marailov throws the left hand but Makarenko avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko 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.
Marailov stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko punishes Marailov's body with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Makarenko jabs at Marailov's body.
Marailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarenko.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Marailov scores with a four punch combination!
Marailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makarenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Marailov misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov is looking to clinch but Makarenko is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Marailov.
Makarenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Marailov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makarenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marailov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Marailov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Makarenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makarenko moves away from the strike by Marailov.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makarenko. #T3#
Marailov tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makarenko is looking for a counter combo.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov throws a hook but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Makarenko tries to counter by clinching up but Marailov breaks away and moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Marailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Makarenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makarenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marailov misses with a double jab
and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Makarenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marailov lands a two punch combo.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well. #KD#
Makarenko lands a big head kick that sends Marailov tumbling to the mat! Makarenko takes a step backwards and waves Marailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Marailov is rocked!
Marailov looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
As Marailov tries to get set, Makarenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Marailov manages to avoid the attempt.
Marailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Makarenko finish him?
Marailov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Makarenko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: T158 London
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Marailov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Page shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marailov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page is looking to counter with head kicks.
Page throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marailov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Page is out of range and Marailov settles back down.
Page appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick.
Page misses with a body kick.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Marailov's shoulder, as Marailov tries to avoid the shot.
Page throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Page takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Marailov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marailov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Charlston Page has been cut.
Marailov dodges the punch combination from Page. #T1#
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marailovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Page looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov misses with a double jab.
Page misses with a left hand
letting Marailov counter with a right hand.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Page throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.
Page tries to land a body kick
and Marailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charlston Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page missing with a left hand there. Marailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marailov misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Marailov blocks the low kick.
Page throws a hook but Marailov avoids it easily.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Page throws a hook but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Page fakes the leg kick and cracks Marailov in the body.
Page dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Page is looking to counter punch.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Marailov's shoulder, as Marailov tries to avoid the shot.
Marailov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marailov lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Marailov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marailov moves out of range as Page throws a body kick.
Page tries to clinch up.
Page cracks Marailov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Page.
Page connects with a crisp jab.
Page fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marailov checks it well.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page lands the left hand.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page misses with a body shot.
Marailov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marailov.
Page getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Page throws out a loose jab but Marailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marailov swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page takes a swing at Marailov's ribcage but misses.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Page.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Marailov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlston Page will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marailov walks into a left hand.
Marailov lands a nice shot to the body.
Page wants to land a leg kick but Marailov is out of range.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Marailov is predictable there
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marailov in his tracks.
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marailov in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page feints with a jab and clips Marailov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Marailov is sent crashing into the canvas and Page leaps in for the kill! Marailov tries to get to his feet but Page is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Marailov is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlston Page!
Our winner, Charlston Page, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: T155 Spillane vs Rubin III
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Boone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Marailov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Marailov's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Marailov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marailov throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Boone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone throws a one two combo.
A big left from Boone misses.
Boone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a nice uppercut.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
A little jabbing left from Boone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Good shot there by Marailov.
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Marailov cracks a nice hook into Boone's ribs.
Marailov connects with a body shot.
Boone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marailov, as that shot connected.
Marailov scores with a nice head shot.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Boone cracks Marailov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone tries for a takedown but Marailov circles away easily
and Marailov counters with a series of strikes. Boone will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Marailov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone misses with a double jab
and Marailov counters with an outside leg kick.
Marailov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Marailov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marailov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Marailov throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Boone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marailov connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boone lands with a straight right. Marailov didn't see that one coming.
Gustav Marailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone lands a head shot.
Marailov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Boone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Marailov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marailov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boone is controlling him. #T4#
Boone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marailov has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Boone won't allow Marailov to get back to his feet.
Marailov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boone staying out of range there.
Boone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marailov feints a jab promting Boone to slip. Marailov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Boone there.
Marailov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Boone misses.
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov. #T1#
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone staying out of range there.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marailov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boone moves away.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Boone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Boone moved out of range nicely.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Marailov does no damage.
Boone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Boone throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marailov connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Marailov misses.
Marailov misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Boone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Marailov.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.
Marailov slips a straight right by Boone.
Boone with a jab.
A punch combination from Boone misses.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Marailov dips to his left and cracks Boone with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Marailov.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Boone tries to counter it with a takedown but Marailov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Marailov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Boone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marailov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boone misses the jab.
Boone misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Boone lands a jab to the head.
Marailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Boone counters with a takedown into side control.
Boone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Marailov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Marailov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Marailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marailov is controlling Boone's trapped leg to prevent Boone from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Marailov is defending well.
Boone winds up and cracks Marailov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
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.
Marailov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boone manages to mount him!
Marailov tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Marailov gets back to half guard.
Marailov is staying active underneath Boone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boone. #ES#
Marailov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marailov lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov lands the left hand.#T3#
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
No joy there for Boone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boone.
Marailov throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone lands with a hook. Marailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marailov scores with a decent looking hook.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marailov.
Robert Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Marailov misses with a straight left.
Gustav Marailov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marailov cracks Boone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Boone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boone. #SUB2#
Boone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marailov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marailov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marailov! #REVR#
Gustav Marailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robert Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
Boone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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 Gustav Marailov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marailov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: T152 Hussle vs McKane
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1#
Marailov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miric's hands.
Miric throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miric misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marailov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marailov throws a shot to the body.
Marailov checks a low kick from Miric.
Marailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Miric avoids them all with ease.
Miric swings for the body but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Miric thinks about countering with a body kick.
Miric throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
As Miric backs off Marailov throws a huge counter combo but Miric manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marailov misses the body punch
and Miric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miric takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Mitar Miric has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miric misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miric looks for the body kick but Marailov saw that one coming. #T1#
A jab from Marailov does it's job there.
Miric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Miric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miric looks to land a body kick but Marailov moved away.
A nice side step and Marailov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marailov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Miric was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miric checks a low kick from Marailov.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Marailov finds it's target.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick.
Miric lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Miric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marailov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miric rather than just go for the knockout.
Marailov cracks a nice hook into Miric's ribs.
Miric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miric motions for Marailov to come forward. Miric throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov throws a shot from downtown. Miric moves away and avoids it.
Miric is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Marailov.
Nice jab there from Marailov.
Marailov checks a low kick from Miric.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Miric throws a hook but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov swinging wildly here.
Marailov misses with a two punch combination.
Miric throws a head kick that misses.
Marailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Miric misses with a straight right.
Marailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miric looks to score with a jab to the body but Marailov is just out of range.
Marailov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miric throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
Marailov swings for the body but Miric moves out of range. #T3#
Miric feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marailov's calf.
Miric scores with a hook.
Miric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.
Miric cracks the inside of Marailov's front leg.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miric tries to counter by clinching up but Marailov breaks away and moves out of range.
Miric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miric is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marailov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miric throws a leg kick but Marailov moved away.
Marailov avoids the head kick by Miric.
Miric missing with a left hand there. Marailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miric throws the kick towards the body but Marailov avoids it.
Marailov clobbers Miric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Miric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miric misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Miric moves into range and clinches up with Marailov.
Miric throws a head punch that misses.
Marailov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marailov blocks a body shot from Miric. #BC2#
Marailov breaks the clinch.
Marailov cracks Miric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miric throws a leg kick
enabling Marailov to counter with a crisp jab.
Marailov avoids the body shot from Miric.
Miric looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Miric.
Miric looks to land a combination but Marailov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miric misses with a looping right.
Miric throws a head kick that misses.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Marailov blocks a head kick by Miric.
Marailov lands with a right hand.
Marailov connects with a single shot there.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miric misses with a body shot.
Mitar Miric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miric connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miric. That's going to slow Marailov down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Miric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Miric tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marailov swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marailov.#T1#
Miric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Miric avoids it well.
Marailov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miric throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov connects with a body shot that sends Miric's belly button to the back.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Miric is just out of range.
Miric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marailov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marailov throws a hook but Miric blocks it.
Miric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Marailov.#T2#
Miric throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
Marailov throws a counter combo.
Marailov misses with a two punch combination.
Miric connects with a jab.
Miric throws a leg kick but Marailov moved away.
Miric throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
Miric throws a head kick but Marailov moves out of range.
Miric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marailov misses with a straight right.
Miric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miric misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Miric dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Marailov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marailov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miric checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marailov misses with a combination
and Miric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marailov.
Miric feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marailovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miric is looking to score with low kicks.
Marailov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miric throws a head kick but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov throws a counter combo.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miric is looking to counter the offense by Marailov and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Marailov.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miric lands a slapping body shot.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Miric loads up on a big right hand but Marailov slips the punch.
Miric works the jab nicely.
Miric is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marailov throws a looping overhand right but Miric ducks down to avoid it.
Miric throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marailov counters with a right hand to the body.
Miric throws a head kick that Marailov semi-blocks.
Miric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marailov.
Miric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marailov.
Miric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miric throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miric thuds his shin into the meat of Marailov's side.
Miric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marailov misses with a low kick.
Miric looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Marailov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Marailov as he checks the leg kick.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miric.
Miric throws a head kick but Marailov moves out of range.
Miric checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Miric takes the fight into the clinch.
Miric misses with a punch on the inside.
Marailov blocks a body shot from Miric. #BC2#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marailov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miric moves out of range as Marailov strikes.
Marailov misses with a left hand #CL#
and Miric counters by moving into the clinch.
Miric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miric. #T1#
Miric scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Marailov.
Marailov tries to land a knee to the head but Miric blocks with his arms.
Miric keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marailov's efforts to push away.
Marailov misses with some punches.
Marailov working aggressively here.
Marailov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marailov.
Miric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marailov is trying to force a seperation but Miric has the dominant position.
Miric tries a body shot but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marailov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marailov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marailov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marailovs head.
Marailov tries to throw a body punch but Miric avoids it by throwing Marailov back against the cage.
Mitar Miric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marailov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miric blocks it with crossed arms.
Marailov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miric avoids it.
Marailov is looking to break free of the clinch but Miric has double underhooks.
Miric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miric tries to throw a body punch but Marailov avoids it by throwing Miric back against the cage.
Miric swings wildly with an uppercut but Marailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miric can't find room to land a body shot as Marailov controls the action. #BC2#
Marailov manages to break the clinch.
Miric blocks a leg kick.
Marailov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov looks to land a right hand but Miric moved out of range.
Miric looks to score with a jab to the body but Marailov is just out of range.
A lazy left from Miric finds it's target.
Miric connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Miric scores with the left hand. Marailov knows he should have avoided that one.
Marailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Miric.
Marailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miric circles away quickly and effectively.
Miric seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miric avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marailov digs a good body shot into Miric's ribs.
Miric sizes up Marailov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Marailov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miric.
Marailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miric doesn't manage to clinch there - Marailov circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marailov. That did some damage!#T4#
Miric throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marailov.#KD#
Miric lands a big head kick that sends Marailov tumbling to the mat! Miric takes a step backwards and waves Marailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Marailov is rocked!
Marailov stalks Miric and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miric's face. Miric staggers backwards, shaken.
Marailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Miric finish him?
Marailov blocks a head kick by Miric.
Marailov seems to have recovered his senses.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miric was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Gustav Marailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marailov stuns Miric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marailov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marailov takes a swing at Miric's ribcage but misses.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
Marailov connects with a leg kick. Miric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miric, as that shot connected.
Miric slips a jab from Marailov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitar Miric showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marailov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Marailov slips a jab from Torres.
We've been informed that Torres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marailov moves away from the strike by Torres.
Marailov throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres thuds a left hand into Marailov's body.
Marailov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Marailov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torres throws a sloppy body shot
and Marailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Marailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Marailov swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Marailov.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Marailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marailov moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marailov works over Torres's head and body with a nice combination.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marailov throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marailov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Marailov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
We've been hearing reports that Marailov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres throws a hook but Marailov blocks it.#T2#
Marailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
Marailov lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Marailov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Torres back to the cage. Marailov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Torres misses.
Marailov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marailov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Torres down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Torres back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Marailov moves away from the strike by Torres.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Marailov finish him?#CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Torres clinches up with Marailov and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Marailov. #T3#
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Marailov.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Torres lands with a left to the head.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marailov fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
Marailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Marailov blocks an uppercut.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marailov backwards.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Marailov.
A short right from Marailov on the inside.
Torres blocks a body shot from Marailov.
Marailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marailov blocking some punches. #BC#
Marailov manages to break the clinch.
Marailov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Torres looks to move away, Marailov throws a big counter combo but Torres just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Marailov throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Marailov lands with an overhand left.
Marailov thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres punishes Marailov's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Torres coming out on top.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Marailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marailov doesn't seem bothered though.
Torres throws the left hand but Marailov avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Marailov seems unphased.
Marailov scores with a sloppy right hand. Torres should have avoided that one.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustav Marailov's cut.
That's time! Marailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Torres looks to land a combination. Marailov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marailov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marailov.
Marailov throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Marailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
Torres throws a combination that misses
and Marailov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marailov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marailov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marailov cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Marailov misses the target.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range. #T1#
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Marailov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marailov slips a straight right by Torres.
A quick step to the side and Marailov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres scores with a sloppy right hand. Marailov should have avoided that one.
Marailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres feints a counter leg kick.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Marailov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Marailov slips under a jab from Torres.
Torres throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Marailov defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marailov throws a right hand that misses
and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marailov.
Torres needs to keep his hands up - Marailov had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marailov throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marailov doesn't seem bothered though.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Gustav Marailov is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
and Marailov counters with a straight right hand.
Torres throws a one two combo.
Torres takes a swing at Marailov's ribcage but misses.
Marailov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Marailov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Luis Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov connects with a nice looking jab.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Marailov moved out of range nicely.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres misses with an uppercut
enabling Marailov to counter with a crisp jab.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres misses the jab.
Marailov throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marailov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marailov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torres scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Torres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Torres lands with an overhand left.
Marailov scores with a decent looking hook.
Marailov loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
Marailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Marailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Marailov counter with a right hand.
Marailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gustav Marailov's cut.
That's time! Marailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres ducks right into an uppercut from Marailov.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Torres blocks the leg kick.
Marailov moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Marailov dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Good work by Torres as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Marailov does no damage.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Marailov takes one to the chin there.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Marailov. #T1#
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Torres slips under a jab.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov lands with an overhand left.
Marailov misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Torres.
Marailov takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Marailov throws out a leg kick but Torres moves out of range and Marailov only half commits.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marailov misses with a jab to the body
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres misses with a looping left.#T2#
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Marailov.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres punishes Marailov's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torres avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torres checks a low kick from Marailov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marailov.
Torres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Marailov slips under a jab from Torres.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Marailov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Marailov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marailov.#T3#
Torres catches Marailov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marailov counters with a straight right hand.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marailov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres is looking for the big counter here.
Marailov throws a series of strikes that have Torres backpedaling.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marailov.
Marailov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torres misses the jab.
Marailov tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Marailov.#T4#
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marailov checks the leg kick.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Torres connects with a crisp jab.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Marailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marailov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Marailov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marailov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Marailov!
An out of breath Gustav Marailov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 247: Todd vs Wein
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Veide tries to bum rush Marailov with a series of wild strikes but Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marailov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veide misses the body punch
and Marailov counters with a left and a right that stings Veide.
Veide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marailov backing away here, and Veide unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marailov throws a body punch but Veide moves out of range.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Veide moves out of range.
Veide throws a counter combo.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veide was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Veide with a hook.
Veide scoring well with a low kick there.
Veide on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veide tries to clinch but Marailov is having none of it.
Marailov is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veide swings for the body but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Veide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veide dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Veide lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veide.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marailov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Veide throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marailov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Veide can pounce on him.
Veide moves in looking to clinch but Marailov pushes him off.
Marailov misses with a combination
and Veide counters with a two punch combo.
Veide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marailov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veide manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veide.
Marailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veide throws a low kick but Marailov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Veide takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marailov connects with an inside leg kick.
Veide is looking to land body kicks.
Veide needs to keep his hands up - Marailov had a free shot at his head there.
Veide connects with a leg kick. Marailov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Veide fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marailov.
Marailov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marailov misses the jab.
Veide looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marailov throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Veide counters by moving into the clinch.
Veide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veide.
Marailov is breathing heavily.
Veide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Veide just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marailov's brow.
Veide scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Veide working aggressively here.
Veide lands a hook that snaps the head of Marailov backwards.
Veide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veide.
Marailov takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Veide.
Veide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veide works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veide gets through Marailov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veide lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veide.
Marailov takes a shot to the head.
Veide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov prevents a body shot from Veide.
Veide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veide letting Marailov take a breather here.
Marailov dodges an elbow strike from Veide. #T4#
Marailov misses with the head strike.
Veide tries a body shot but Marailov blocks it.
Veide tries a body shot but Marailov blocks it.
Veide misses with some punches.
Marailov lands with a short shot to the head.
Veide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Marailov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Veide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marailov.
A right hand to the body from Veide.
Marailov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marailov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marailov misses with a punch on the inside.
Veide gets through Marailov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Marailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veide scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Varg Veide dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veide throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Veide cracks Marailov with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
A lazy left from Veide finds it's target.
Veide moves to clinch but Marailov breaks away
and Marailov counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Veide moves into the clinch.
Veide throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marailov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marailov wants to get back to striking at distance but Veide won't allow it.
Marailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Veide.
Veide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marailov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veide.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Veide. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC#
Marailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marailov misses with a lunging right hand
and Veide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marailov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Marailov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Marailov. #T1#
Veide finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veide tries a low kick but Marailov avoids it.
Veide throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Marailov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marailov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veide misses with a body kick.
Veide is looking to clinch.
Veide scores with a decent looking hook.
Varg Veide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Marailov.
Varg Veide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marailov.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Veide has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Marailov.
Veide swings for the body but Marailov moves out of range. #T2#
Marailov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veide's sensitive parts.
Marailov tries to bum rush Veide with a series of wild strikes but Veide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veide scores with a hook to the body. Marailov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Veide connects with a leg kick. Marailov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Veide scores with a jab to the body.
Veide pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marailov is out of range and Veide settles back down.
Marailov tried to score with a low kick but Veide checks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marailov avoids a kick to the body.
Veide just misses with a punch to the body.
Veide looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Veide connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Veide drives through and clinches with Marailov against the cage.
Veide keeps control of Marailov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Marailov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marailov tries to circle away but Veide has him pinned against the cage.
Marailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veide lands with a light punch inside.
Veide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marailovs head.
Veide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marailov swings wildly with an uppercut but Veide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veide lands a nice knee to the body.
Veide lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varg Veide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veide working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Veide.
Veide working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Marailov is rocked!
Nice body punch from Veide.
Oh Marailov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veide.
Veide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marailov backwards. #T4#
Marailov lands with a light punch inside.
Veide pushes Marailov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #KD2#
Veide drops Marailov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marailov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Veide creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marailov with a big uppercut! Marailov tries to clinch up but Veide pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marailov to the mat! Marailov covers up and Veide unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Varg Veide!
An out of breath Varg Veide thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 244: Frazier vs Maldini
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1#
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marailov misses with a combination
and Maximus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marailov throws a jab when Maximus was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Marailov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Marailov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Marailov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Maximus throws a jab but it's blocked by Marailov.
We've been hearing reports that Marailov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marailov scores with a nice head shot.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Maximus throws a leg kick
and Marailov counters with a low kick, right behind Maximus 's knee.
Marailov scores with a one two! Maximus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Maximus down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Maximus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Marailov drops Maximus with a naaaaasty hook - Maximus is in real trouble here! Marailov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Marailov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Marailov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 242: Tallon vs Tsoi
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1#
McColgan misses with a hook.
McColgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marailov throws a looping overhand right but McColgan ducks down to avoid it.
McColgan scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McColgan, right into the meat.
McColgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marailov to score with a decent uppercut.
McColgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
McColgan takes a swing at Marailov's ribcage but misses.
McColgan slips a jab and a cross from Marailov.
Rocky McColgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
Marailov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McColgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
McColgan throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov fails to land with a series of punches.
McColgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marailov.
Marailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McColgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McColgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Marailov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marailov feints a jab promting McColgan to slip. Marailov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McColgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marailov. That's going to slow McColgan down. #T1#
McColgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by McColgan.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McColgan moves away.
McColgan scores with a shot to the body.
McColgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
McColgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McColgan at a distance.
McColgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McColgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Nice body kick from McColgan.
Marailov thuds a left hand into McColgan's body.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marailov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McColgan rather than just go for the knockout.
McColgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marailov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McColgan tries a low kick but Marailov avoids it.
Marailov staying out of range there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov misses with a left hand
and McColgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marailov's knee momentarily.
Marailov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marailov looks winded!
McColgan scores with a shot to the body.
McColgan lands with a straight right. Marailov didn't see that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McColgan. Marailov shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by McColgan.
Marailov avoids the body shot from McColgan.
McColgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Marailov.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick from McColgan.
McColgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by McColgan.
Marailov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by McColgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marailov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McColgan.
Marailov looks to land a combination but McColgan avoids it well.
Marailov avoids the body shot from McColgan. #T3#
McColgan tests Marailov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McColgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McColgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McColgan lands with a good body shot.
McColgan throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McColgan!
Marailov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McColgan. That one must have hurt.
Marailov blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Marailov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McColgan looks to throw the jab but Marailov is out of range.
McColgan moves away from the strike by Marailov.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marailov throws a right and a left that McColgan avoids nicely.
McColgan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McColgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McColgan lands with a straight right. Marailov didn't see that one coming.
Marailov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McColgan.
McColgan finds Marailov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Marailov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McColgan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Marailov will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky McColgan!
A very excited looking Rocky McColgan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EVO 238: Tires vs Shillings
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Gutz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Nice uppercut lands for Gutz. That snapped Marailov's head back.
Marailov thuds his right hand into Gutz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Gutz.#CUT#
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Gutz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gutz throws a chopping leg kick but Marailov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marailov thumps Gutz with a low kick.
Marailov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been informed that Marailov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Marailov as Gutz shoots in.
Marailov misses with a straight left.
Marailov lands with a cross.
Marailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gutz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marailov avoids the body shot from Gutz.
Gutz throws a right hand that misses
and Gutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##TD#
Gutz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marailov is looking for a sweep.#ES2#
Marailov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov staying out of range there.
Marailov takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
Gutz throws the left hand but Marailov avoids the punch easily.
Gutz misses with a right hand
and Marailov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marailov misses the body punch
letting Gutz counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marailov takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutz.
Marailov scores with a hook.
Marailov throws the left hand but Gutz avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Marailov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marailov scores with a shot to the body.
Gutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gutz cracks Marailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Gutz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gutz moves out of range of the strikes.
Marailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marailov misses with a low kick.
Marailov moves out of range as Gutz strikes.
Marailov moves out of range of the body kick from Gutz. #T3#
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gutz cracks Marailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marailov.
Gutz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marailov defends it nicely.
Marailov cracks Gutz with a good jab.
Gutz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gutz slips under a jab.
Marailov scores with a hook to the body. Gutz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gutz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Gutz forces Marailov back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Marailov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Marailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Marailov.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutz moves away.
Gutz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Marailov as he connects with a hook.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
Gutz slips a straight right by Marailov.
Gutz slips a jab from Marailov.
Gutz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marailov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marailov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Marailov's cut.
That's time! Gutz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gutz avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marailov.
Marailov tries a low kick but Gutz avoids it.
Marailov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutz is out of range and Marailov settles back down.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marailov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Marailov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Gutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutz misses with a straight left.
Gutz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Marailov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gutz backs up against the cage.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Marailov misses its intended target. #TD#
Gutz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marailov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gutz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gutz is just content to waste time from the top position. Marailov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Gutz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marailov wants to stand but Gutz is controlling the position.
Marailov is trying to control the position but Gutz postures up.
Marailov wants to get back to his feet but Gutz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marailov keeping full guard, as Gutz tries to pass.
Gutz wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Gutz avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Gutz fails to land with a series of punches.
Marailov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gutz or perhaps it was just good defense by Marailov, which made it look bad.
Gutz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marailov momentarily.
Marailov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gutz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gutz throws the kick towards the body but Marailov avoids it.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Gutz's shoulder, as Gutz tries to avoid the shot.
Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marailov throws a body punch but Gutz moves out of range.
Marailov throws out a powerful jab.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Gutz moves out of range.
Gutz throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Marailov lands a really nice looking cross but Gutz seems unphased.
Marailov misses with a double jab.
Marailov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gutzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Marailov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gutz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marailov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutz's calf.
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marailov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marailov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marailov misses with a straight left.
Gutz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gutz looks for a takedown but Marailov sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Marailov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marailov lands with a shot to the body.
Gutz tests Marailov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Marailov.#TD#
Gutz shoots in and gets a takedown into Marailov's guard.
Gutz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marailov is keeping the position for now.
Gutz throws an elbow that misses. Marailov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gutz's guard. Nice move by Marailov!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov looking to sit in guard and control but Gutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gutz lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Gutz with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz stops Marailov from standing up.
Gutz wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving.
Gutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marailov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Apollo Gutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gutz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marailov working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutz ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Gutz counters with a quick kick to the body but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
Gutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Gutz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Marailov misses. #T3#
Gutz pushes Marailov away with a front kick.
Marailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gutz is defended easily by Marailov.
Marailov is looking for the big counter here.
Marailov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutz is out of range and Marailov settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Gutz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gutz is looking to clinch.
Gutz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
Gutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marailov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gutz misses the target.
Marailov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustav Marailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marailov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gutz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Gutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Marailov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gutz in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Marailov. Beautiful body shot.
Marailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gutz circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marailov.
Gustav Marailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gutz slips a jab and a cross from Marailov.
Gutz throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutz was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov misses with a hook. Gutz ducked under it nicely.
Marailov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marailov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Marailov misses with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Marailov!
A very excited looking Gustav Marailov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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