Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Havoc Rebirth
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Tymoshenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urai punishes Tymoshenko 's body with a nice straight punch.
Urai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tymoshenko .
A bone on bone clash there as Urai blocks the leg kick.
Tymoshenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Urai counters with a straight right hand.
Tymoshenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urai feints a jab promting Tymoshenko to slip. Urai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tymoshenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Urai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tymoshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urai.
Urai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Urai 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urai. Tymoshenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tymoshenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Urai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymoshenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Urai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tymoshenko 's knee momentarily.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight left.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Donk. Tymoshenko catches Urai right on the button with a cross.
Urai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tymoshenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Sam Urai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tymoshenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urai is able to avoid easily.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Urai moves out of range.
Tymoshenko tries to land a front kick but Urai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Urai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tymoshenko tries to land a body kick
and Tymoshenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urai slips under a jab.#CL#
Urai takes the fight into the clinch.
Urai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tymoshenko goes for a takedown attempt but Urai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tymoshenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Urai lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tymoshenko is able to avoid easily.
Tymoshenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urai slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Urai.
Tymoshenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tymoshenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urai.
Tymoshenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Urai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Urai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urai misses with a body kick.
Urai misses the jab.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai blocks it.
Urai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Tymoshenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot.
Urai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tymoshenko throws a sloppy head kick and Urai moves out of range easily.
Urai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Urai throws a leg kick but Tymoshenko checks it.
Tymoshenko lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
Sam Urai's cut is getting worse.
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick which misses Urai's front leg but catches the back leg as Urai tries to avoid it.
Urai throws a wild body kick that Tymoshenko sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Tymoshenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tymoshenko misses with a leg kick
letting Urai counter with a right hand.
Urai throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymoshenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Urai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tymoshenko jabs Urai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tymoshenko throws a lazy right hand but Urai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tymoshenko throws a looping overhand right but Urai ducks down to avoid it.
Tymoshenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Urai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tymoshenko .
Urai digs a good hook to Tymoshenko 's body.
Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urai counters with a leg kick.
Tymoshenko works the jab nicely.
Tymoshenko misses with a low kick.
Tymoshenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Urai should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Tymoshenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
That's time! Urai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tymoshenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tymoshenko throws a hook to the side of Urai's head but Urai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tymoshenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Tymoshenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymoshenko avoids the head kick by Urai.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook to the body
and Urai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urai lands an overhand right.
Tymoshenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Tymoshenko misses.
Tymoshenko throws a jab when Urai was well out of range.
Urai cracks Tymoshenko with an open hand slap.
Urai blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick
and Urai counters with a nice uppercut.
Tymoshenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tymoshenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urai counters with a stiff right hand.
Urai moves out of range of the body kick from Tymoshenko .
Urai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tymoshenko thumps Urai with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Urai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Tymoshenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tymoshenko manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tymoshenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Urai dodges the ground and pound from Tymoshenko .#T2#
Urai tries to improve position but can't.
Tymoshenko wants to control but Urai is keeping him busy.
Urai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tymoshenko tries to roll over but Urai keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tymoshenko is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Urai scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Urai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Urai landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tymoshenko is squirming around, avoiding Urai's attempts to control the action.
Tymoshenko wants to hold on but Urai pushes him away.
Tymoshenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sam Urai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Urai is landing with some decent strikes but Tymoshenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Urai looking to finish Tymoshenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tymoshenko !
Urai controlling his opponent.
Tymoshenko taking shots to the head.
Urai looking to finish Tymoshenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tymoshenko !
Urai is landing with some decent strikes but Tymoshenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tymoshenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Urai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urai scores with a jab.
Urai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tymoshenko .
A swing and a miss from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tymoshenko lands a jab to the nose.
Urai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urai, right into the meat.
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Urai's shoulder, as Urai tries to avoid the shot.
Urai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tymoshenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tymoshenko throws out a loose jab but Urai uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tymoshenko . Urai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tymoshenko throws a lazy right hand but Urai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Urai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tymoshenko .
Urai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Tymoshenko is predictable there
and Urai counters with a low kick, right behind Tymoshenko 's knee.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tymoshenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tymoshenko misses with a looping right.
Urai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tymoshenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urai's sensitive parts.
Tymoshenko throws a looping overhand right but Urai ducks down to avoid it.
And Urai counters with a quick kick to the body but Tymoshenko blocks it.
Urai lands a body shot.
Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urai counters with a low kick, right behind Tymoshenko 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urai checks a leg kick.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai blocks it.
Urai blocks a low kick nicely.
Urai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. Urai catches Tymoshenko right on the button with a cross.
Urai throws a jab when Tymoshenko was well out of range.
Tymoshenko misses with the body kick
and Urai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Urai throws a leg kick which misses Tymoshenko 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tymoshenko tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tymoshenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Urai's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urai.
Tymoshenko misses with the combination.
Urai throwing a counter right hand but Tymoshenko manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Urai. That snapped Tymoshenko 's head back.
Tymoshenko misses the body punch
and Urai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tymoshenko with a hook.
Tymoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Urai as he connects with a hook.
Tymoshenko lands with a straight right. Urai didn't see that one coming.
Tymoshenko loads up on a big right hand but Urai slips the punch.
Urai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Urai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urai lunges at Tymoshenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tymoshenko 's hand.
Tymoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Tymoshenko misses with a few strikes there.
Tymoshenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Tymoshenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tymoshenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tymoshenko checks the leg kick.
Tymoshenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Urai counters with a nice uppercut.
Urai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tymoshenko moves away.
Tymoshenko cracks Urai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko thows a leg kick but Urai checks it
and Urai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymoshenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tymoshenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tymoshenko tries to land a front kick but Urai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tymoshenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot.
Urai moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Tymoshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urai.
Urai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Urai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tymoshenko 's calf.
Tymoshenko misses with a shot to the body
and Urai counters with a straight right hand.
Tymoshenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Urai counters with an outside leg kick.
Urai checks a leg kick nicely.

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 Sam Urai.
I think Urai 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Urai!
Sam Urai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GFC 61:
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aisa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tymoshenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tymoshenko dives in and grabs Aisa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aisa pushes down on Tymoshenko 's head and hops out.
Aisa throws a solid leg kick but Tymoshenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aisa.
Tymoshenko takes a swing at Aisa's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Aisa blocks the low kick.
Aisa looks to land a right hand but Tymoshenko moved out of range.
Aisa misses the jab.
Tymoshenko throws out a counter right but Aisa avoids it with no problem.
Tymoshenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tymoshenko slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Tymoshenko
and Aisa counters with a right hand to the body.
Aisa misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Aisa misses its intended target.
Tymoshenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aisa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tymoshenko 's 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!
Tymoshenko swings for the body but Aisa moves out of range.
Aisa throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Tymoshenko .
A little jabbing left from Tymoshenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aisa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Tymoshenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aisa slips under a jab from Tymoshenko .
Aisa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aisa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Aisa lands.
Tymoshenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aisa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tymoshenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tymoshenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aisa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisa blocks a jab.
Aisa tried to counter with a leg kick but Tymoshenko avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tymoshenko walks into a jab.
Aisa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tymoshenko is able to avoid easily.
Aisa swings for the body but Tymoshenko moves out of range.
Aisa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Tymoshenko blocks a jab.
Aisa looks to score with a jab to the body but Tymoshenko is just out of range.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aisa.
Aisa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aisa throws a push kick but Tymoshenko slaps the foot to one side.
Aisa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tymoshenko .
Aisa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Aisa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Aisa.
Aisa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Aisa misses.
Tymoshenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tymoshenko lands a jab.
Aisa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tymoshenko throws out the jab.
It looked like Aisa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tymoshenko lands a jab to the head.
Tymoshenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aisa.
Aisa avoids the body shot from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a hook. Aisa ducked under it nicely.
Aisa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tymoshenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aisa moves away from the strike by Tymoshenko . #T3#
Tymoshenko cracks Aisa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aisa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tymoshenko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aisa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Tymoshenko !
Vasily Tymoshenko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GFC 53: Hoyce vs Virastuk
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
Tymoshenko takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruger feints and then cracks Tymoshenko 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tymoshenko down.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Tymoshenko saw that one coming.
Tymoshenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Kruger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Tymoshenko 's ribs.
Tymoshenko swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Tymoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tymoshenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tymoshenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tymoshenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tymoshenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tymoshenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruger rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tymoshenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kruger in side control, throwing shots but Tymoshenko defends.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An elbow from Kruger crashes against the mat. #T1#
Tymoshenko is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.
Tymoshenko is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Kruger throws a strike aimed at the side of Tymoshenko 's head but Tymoshenko avoids it well.
Tymoshenko is looking for a sweep.
Kruger trying to control the action but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Tymoshenko seems a little lost for a moment, as Kruger dominates the positioning.
Tymoshenko tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.
Kruger staying calm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tymoshenko wants to control but Kruger postures up.#SUB#
Kruger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tymoshenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Kruger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tymoshenko wants to control but Kruger postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tymoshenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Tymoshenko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Tymoshenko wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy.
Kruger trying to control the action but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Kruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kruger is trying to control. Tymoshenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tymoshenko tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Tymoshenko is defending well.
Kruger prevents Tymoshenko from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruger trying to control from Tymoshenko 's half guard. Tymoshenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kruger postures up. #SUB2#
Tymoshenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tymoshenko wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tymoshenko looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Tymoshenko in a clinch.
Kruger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tymoshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Tymoshenko blocks with his arms.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tymoshenko is defending well for now.
Tymoshenko has Kruger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kruger gets through Tymoshenko 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger is struggling to control the position.
Kruger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tymoshenko backwards.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger works on Tymoshenko 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tymoshenko is trying to drag Kruger to the mat but Kruger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paul Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Tymoshenko .
Kruger lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kruger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tymoshenko 's brow.
Tymoshenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tymoshenko walks into a jab.
Kruger wants to clinch.
Tymoshenko unleashes a big counter combination but Kruger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
Tymoshenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tymoshenko throws a solid leg kick but Kruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tymoshenko .
Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt - Tymoshenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Kruger throws a front kick that sends Tymoshenko stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Kruger shoots in and bounces Tymoshenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger passes Tymoshenko 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tymoshenko moves into full guard.
Kruger is pushing down on Tymoshenko 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tymoshenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paul Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tymoshenko keeps working. #T3#
Tymoshenko is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kruger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tymoshenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger is looking to pass Tymoshenko 's guard but actually Tymoshenko recovers to full guard.
Tymoshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Tymoshenko has his hands on Kruger's head, controlling the position.
Tymoshenko looking to control.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tymoshenko can do to turn this around?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tymoshenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Tymoshenko keeps moving.
Kruger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tymoshenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tymoshenko .
Kruger moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Tymoshenko looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
Tymoshenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Tymoshenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruger.
Tymoshenko 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tymoshenko scrambles back to his feet.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Tymoshenko tries to sprawl out of it but Kruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tymoshenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tymoshenko takes a shot to the head.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paul Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kruger is struggling to control the position.
Tymoshenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tymoshenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruger is defending well.
Paul Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko wants a takedown.
Tymoshenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tymoshenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kruger.
Tymoshenko 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Tymoshenko looking for a takedown.
Tymoshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Kruger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tymoshenko goes for a takedown attempt but Kruger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
A big right from Tymoshenko misses.
Kruger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kruger duly obliges.
Kruger connects with a leg kick. Tymoshenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger lands the left hand.
Kruger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Kruger darts in and clinches Tymoshenko up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tymoshenko .
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger tries to land knees in the clinch but Tymoshenko avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Tymoshenko 's ribcage.
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown but Kruger manages to get underhooks.
Kruger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kruger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruger stops a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko . #T3#
Kruger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Tymoshenko .
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Tymoshenko .
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Tymoshenko blocks it.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tymoshenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tymoshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruger is pressed up against the cage. Tymoshenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruger down to the mat. Kruger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruger tries to clinch but Tymoshenko is having none of it.
Tymoshenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruger with a jab.
Tymoshenko connects with a single shot there.
Tymoshenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kruger rushes Tymoshenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tymoshenko dodges an elbow strike from Kruger. #T4##TD2#
Tymoshenko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tymoshenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vasily Tymoshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger wants to control but Tymoshenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruger tries to roll over but Tymoshenko keeps him under control.
Tymoshenko thows a huge punch but Kruger dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger is trying to control but Tymoshenko passes into side control!
Tymoshenko trying to control the position but Kruger is working away.
Tymoshenko lands some shots froms side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kruger!
A pretty intense looking Paul Kruger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: GFC 47: Horse vs Hoyce
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Dreesen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dreesen slips a jab and a cross from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Tymoshenko throws a jab when Dreesen was well out of range.
Tymoshenko misses with a jab to the body
and Dreesen counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Tymoshenko shoots in and bounces Dreesen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tymoshenko is standing up over Dreesen. Dreesen looks to escape but Tymoshenko dives into side control. #REVB#
Tymoshenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tymoshenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dreesen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreesen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Dreesen parries the strikes from Tymoshenko easily there. Tymoshenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dreesen to escape.
Tymoshenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dreesen some visible discomfort.
Dreesen is trying to get back to his feet.
Tymoshenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dreesen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tymoshenko is chipping away with strikes.
Tymoshenko throws an elbow but Dreesen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tymoshenko throwing strikes but Dreesen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Tymoshenko is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Tymoshenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tymoshenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tymoshenko wants to get back to full guard.
Tymoshenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tymoshenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreesen trying to control but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Dreesen wants to pass the guard but Tymoshenko is keeping the position.
Tymoshenko looking to control.
Dreesen sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tymoshenko trying to keep a closed guard but Dreesen is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tymoshenko throws the kick towards the body but Dreesen avoids it.
Dreesen unleashes a big counter combination but Tymoshenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dreesen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Dreesen moves out of range.
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Dreesen's shoulder, as Dreesen tries to avoid the shot.
Dreesen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tymoshenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dreesen slips a straight right by Tymoshenko .
Dreesen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tymoshenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tymoshenko 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. #CUT#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Good work by Dreesen as he checks the leg kick.
Tymoshenko jabs Dreesen right on the nose. Dreesen blinks but takes it well.
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown but Dreesen circles away easily
and Dreesen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tymoshenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dreesen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Tymoshenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Dreesen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tymoshenko walks into a jab.
Tymoshenko jabs at Dreesen's body.
Dreesen tries to clinch but Tymoshenko moves out of range.
Tymoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreesen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoshenko .
Dreesen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dreesen slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tymoshenko looks for a takedown but Dreesen sprawls well.
Tymoshenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreesen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Dreesen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreesen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dreesen lands a nice shot that snaps Tymoshenko 's head back.
Tymoshenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dreesen defending well as Tymoshenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dreesen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tymoshenko .#ROC#
Dreesen is rocked!#T1#
Tymoshenko moves forwards but Dreesen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dreesen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tymoshenko finish him?
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreesen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tymoshenko swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasily Tymoshenko !
After the fight, Vasily Tymoshenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Solzhenitsyn avoids it easily.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tymoshenko .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tymoshenko ! But no joy.
Tymoshenko lunges at Solzhenitsyn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solzhenitsyn's hand.
Tymoshenko throws a big shot that misses.
Tymoshenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Solzhenitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solzhenitsyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Tymoshenko .
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymoshenko swings widly with a right hand
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a straight right hand.
Tymoshenko 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.
Tymoshenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solzhenitsyn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tymoshenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Solzhenitsyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tymoshenko 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tymoshenko scores with a hook to the body. Solzhenitsyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solzhenitsyn takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Tymoshenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sasha Solzhenitsyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko scores with a leg kick.
Tymoshenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solzhenitsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Tymoshenko moves out of range easily.
Solzhenitsyn 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.
Tymoshenko connects with a crisp jab.
Solzhenitsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tymoshenko thows a leg kick but Solzhenitsyn checks it
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tymoshenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Solzhenitsyn is rocked!
Tymoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Solzhenitsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tymoshenko misses with a hook to the body
and Solzhenitsyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solzhenitsyn seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut.
Solzhenitsyn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Tymoshenko .#KD2#
Tymoshenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Solzhenitsyn sprawling to the canvas! Solzhenitsyn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tymoshenko finish him?!
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solzhenitsyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solzhenitsyn lands a lovely overhand right.
Tymoshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solzhenitsyn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tymoshenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tymoshenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Solzhenitsyn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tymoshenko looks to land a left hand but Solzhenitsyn moved out of range nicely.
Tymoshenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Tymoshenko avoids the head kick by Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solzhenitsyn slips under a jab from Tymoshenko .
A little feinted left hand from Solzhenitsyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tymoshenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solzhenitsyn sprawls well. Solzhenitsyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tymoshenko gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Tymoshenko misses its intended target.
Solzhenitsyn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tymoshenko avoids it.
Tymoshenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tymoshenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Solzhenitsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tymoshenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tymoshenko thinking.
The fighters circling - Solzhenitsyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Tymoshenko connects with a leg kick. Solzhenitsyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solzhenitsyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Tymoshenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn avoids the body shot from Tymoshenko .
Solzhenitsyn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tymoshenko just manages to avoid it.
Tymoshenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solzhenitsyn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight right.
Tymoshenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solzhenitsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Tymoshenko .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Tymoshenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tymoshenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solzhenitsyn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Solzhenitsyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Solzhenitsyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tymoshenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut.
Solzhenitsyn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Solzhenitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tymoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solzhenitsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solzhenitsyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solzhenitsyn slips under a jab.
Solzhenitsyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tymoshenko on the side of the head. #T1#
Tymoshenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tymoshenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko cracks Solzhenitsyn with a good jab.
Solzhenitsyn checks a leg kick.
Tymoshenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solzhenitsyn.
A big left from Tymoshenko misses.
Solzhenitsyn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tymoshenko dodges the punch combination from Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solzhenitsyn manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Solzhenitsyn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Tymoshenko . Those never looked like landing.
Solzhenitsyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tymoshenko .
Solzhenitsyn tried to counter with a leg kick but Tymoshenko avoided it.
Tymoshenko avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
No joy there for Tymoshenko , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solzhenitsyn is looking to counter punch.
Solzhenitsyn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tymoshenko tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymoshenko misses with a looping left.
Tymoshenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Tymoshenko works over Solzhenitsyn's head and body with a nice combination.
Solzhenitsyn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Solzhenitsyn as he connects with a hook.
Tymoshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Tymoshenko misses
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tymoshenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solzhenitsyn lands with a straight right. Tymoshenko didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Tymoshenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tymoshenko thinking.
Tymoshenko is breathing heavily.
Tymoshenko throws a combination that misses
and Solzhenitsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tymoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Solzhenitsyn tries to counter by clinching up but Tymoshenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Solzhenitsyn slips under a jab from Tymoshenko .
Solzhenitsyn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Solzhenitsyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko shoots in for a takedown but Solzhenitsyn shows good takedown defense.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tymoshenko in his tracks.
Good shot there by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Solzhenitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut.
Solzhenitsyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Solzhenitsyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tymoshenko swings for the body but Solzhenitsyn moves out of range.
Solzhenitsyn moves in looking to clinch but Tymoshenko pushes him off.
Solzhenitsyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Tymoshenko misses
and Solzhenitsyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a nice leg kick.
Tymoshenko misses with a wild body shot.
Solzhenitsyn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Solzhenitsyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tymoshenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solzhenitsyn's hands.
Tymoshenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solzhenitsyn doesn't seem bothered though.
Solzhenitsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Tymoshenko moves out of range easily.
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 Sasha Solzhenitsyn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tymoshenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solzhenitsyn eats them both and turns towards Tymoshenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a body shot.
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a nice leg kick.
Tymoshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tymoshenko under the eye.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy left from Tymoshenko finds it's target.
Tymoshenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solzhenitsyn is out of range.
Tymoshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solzhenitsyn moves away.
Solzhenitsyn throws a big counter combination but Tymoshenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Solzhenitsyn avoids the body shot from Tymoshenko .
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!
Tymoshenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Solzhenitsyn moves in looking to clinch but Tymoshenko pushes him off.
Tymoshenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tymoshenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Solzhenitsyn steps away.
Solzhenitsyn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tymoshenko throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a head kick that drops Tymoshenko to the mat! Tymoshenko scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Tymoshenko is rocked!
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Solzhenitsyn's shoulder, as Solzhenitsyn tries to avoid the shot.
Solzhenitsyn tries to counter by clinching up but Tymoshenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Tymoshenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Solzhenitsyn finish him?
Solzhenitsyn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tymoshenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Tymoshenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tymoshenko scores with a kick to the body.
Tymoshenko scores with a jab to the body.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tymoshenko misses with a double jab. #T2#
Solzhenitsyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Tymoshenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook to the body
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a low kick, right behind Tymoshenko 's knee.
Solzhenitsyn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tymoshenko misses with a wild body shot.
Tymoshenko jabs Solzhenitsyn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tymoshenko lands with a hook. Solzhenitsyn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a kick to the body.
Tymoshenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tymoshenko misses with a looping right.
Solzhenitsyn tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Tymoshenko misses its intended target.
Tymoshenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Solzhenitsyn avoids the head kick by Tymoshenko .
A counter left hand to the body from Solzhenitsyn misses its target.
Solzhenitsyn staying out of range there.
Tymoshenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tymoshenko blocks a head kick by Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a spinning back kick!
Tymoshenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solzhenitsyn tries to avoid it but Tymoshenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solzhenitsyn to the ground. Solzhenitsyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solzhenitsyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tymoshenko closes the distance and clinches up with Solzhenitsyn, looking for a takedown. Tymoshenko pushes Solzhenitsyn against the cage but Solzhenitsyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tymoshenko slips a jab and a cross from Solzhenitsyn.
Tymoshenko throws an off balance right hand
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a good low kick that Tymoshenko was not able to check.
Solzhenitsyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Solzhenitsyn connects with a jab.
Solzhenitsyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Solzhenitsyn lands but Tymoshenko takes it in his stride.
Tymoshenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tymoshenko throws a solid leg kick but Solzhenitsyn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solzhenitsyn is looking for a counter combo.
Tymoshenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tymoshenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko walks into a left hand.
Solzhenitsyn cracks the inside of Tymoshenko 's front leg.

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 Sasha Solzhenitsyn.
I think Solzhenitsyn 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Solzhenitsyn!
A very excited looking Sasha Solzhenitsyn 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: GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Lamond tries to clinch there but Tymoshenko circles away.
Lamond slips a jab from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tymoshenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tymoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamond is just out of range.
A nice side step and Lamond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tymoshenko thuds a left hand into Lamond's body.
Lamond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tymoshenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamond. Lamond obviously looking to wear him down.
Lamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamond misses the jab.
Tymoshenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tymoshenko misses with a leg kick
and Lamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tymoshenko misses with a takedown
and Lamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lamond throws out a loose jab but Tymoshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tymoshenko throwing a counter right hand but Lamond manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tymoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamond.
Tymoshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamond.
Lamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamond throws out the jab.
Tymoshenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lamond is able to avoid easily.
Lamond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tymoshenko .
Lamond throws a hook but Tymoshenko blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamond.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tymoshenko looks to land a right hand but Lamond moved out of range.
Tymoshenko moves forwards but Lamond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Lamond.
Tymoshenko blocks a head kick by Lamond.
An attempted straight right counter from Tymoshenko misses the target.
Lamond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lamond blocks a low kick nicely.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut.
Lamond throws a leg kick which misses Tymoshenko 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tymoshenko tries to avoid it.
Gordon Lamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Lamond has closed the distance and engaged Tymoshenko in a clinch. #T2#
Tymoshenko prevents a body shot from Lamond.
Lamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Tymoshenko avoids the damage to the body.
Lamond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamond gets underhooks to prevent Tymoshenko 's takedown attempt.
Tymoshenko avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Tymoshenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lamond after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamond trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Tymoshenko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lamond is trying to keep an underhook but Tymoshenko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamond is trying to stand.
Lamond is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tymoshenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tymoshenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamond trying to get back to full guard but Tymoshenko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Tymoshenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tymoshenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lamond because Tymoshenko loaded up on that one.
Tymoshenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Lamond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tymoshenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tymoshenko thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Tymoshenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Tymoshenko throws some wild stikes that Lamond manages to avoid easily.
Tymoshenko looking to finish Lamond with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lamond!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymoshenko throwing strikes but Lamond bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Tymoshenko wants to sweep here but Lamond controlling him for the moment.
Lamond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Tymoshenko working for a triangle but Lamond defends it easily.
Tymoshenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamond is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gordon Lamond will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lamond 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.
A lazy left from Lamond finds it's target.
Lamond checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tymoshenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamond thinking.
Lamond connects with a looping right hand.
Lamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tymoshenko .
Lamond gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tymoshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot
and Lamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Tymoshenko misses its intended target.
Tymoshenko walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tymoshenko throws the kick towards the body but Lamond avoids it.
Tymoshenko throws a solid leg kick but Lamond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot.
Lamond scores with a hook to the body. Tymoshenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Tymoshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamond.
Tymoshenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lamond fakes the leg kick and cracks Tymoshenko in the body.
Lamond defending well as Tymoshenko loads up on a big left hand.
Lamond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Tymoshenko .
Lamond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tymoshenko moves out of range of the body kick from Lamond.
Lamond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Lamond moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Lamond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tymoshenko avoids it.
Lamond landing knees to the body.
Tymoshenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lamond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tymoshenko misses with a looping left.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamond is looking to clinch but Tymoshenko is avoiding it.
Tymoshenko walks into a jab.
Lamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tymoshenko .
Lamond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Lamond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lamond lands with a shot to the body.
Tymoshenko throws a looping overhand right but Lamond ducks down to avoid it.
Lamond connects with a body shot.
Lamond tries to score with a low kick but Tymoshenko moves his leg out of the way.
Lamond misses the jab.
Gordon Lamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamond looks to land a combination but Tymoshenko avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Lamond has closed the distance and engaged Tymoshenko in a clinch. #T3#
Lamond looking to slow down the pace here.
Tymoshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tymoshenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lamond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lamond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tymoshenko 's brow.
Lamond lands a good knee to the midsection. Tymoshenko won't want to take too many of those.
Lamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamond missing with knees to the body.
Tymoshenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lamond lands a body punch.
Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tymoshenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lamond obliges.
Gordon Lamond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Lamond manages to break the clinch.
Tymoshenko staying out of range there.#T4#
Tymoshenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tymoshenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lamond moves out of range of the leg kick from Tymoshenko .
Lamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tymoshenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lamond, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tymoshenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lamond checks a low kick from Tymoshenko .
Lamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tymoshenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Lamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tymoshenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Tymoshenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A cross from Lamond lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tymoshenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamond but Lamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Lamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lamond punishes Tymoshenko 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tymoshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamond.
Tymoshenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamond's head.
Lamond looks to land a right hand but Tymoshenko moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lamond.
Lamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Tymoshenko circles away.
Lamond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tymoshenko clobbers Lamond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamond misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Lamond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tymoshenko wants a takedown.
Lamond lands an uppercut.
Lamond tries a body shot but Tymoshenko blocks it.
Tymoshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Tymoshenko has Lamond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko .
Lamond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tymoshenko looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lamond.
A knee to the head by Lamond.
Lamond stops a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko is working for takedown but Lamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lamond has Tymoshenko pressed against the cage.
Lamond scores a nice knee to the body.
Tymoshenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Good body shot from Lamond.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Lamond scores a nice knee to the body.
Lamond lands with a right to the 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!
Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tymoshenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tymoshenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tymoshenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamond prevents it.
Lamond stalling the fight.
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lamond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lamond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tymoshenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lamond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tymoshenko .
A short body shot lands from Lamond as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Lamond lands an elbow inside that Tymoshenko shrugs off.
Tymoshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tymoshenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lamond lands a knee to the body.
Tymoshenko being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Lamond's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lamond lands a nice uppercut.
Lamond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tymoshenko 's face.
Tymoshenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon Lamond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Lamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tymoshenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vasily Tymoshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamond stops a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown but Lamond manages to get underhooks.
Tymoshenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamond controls his hands.
Tymoshenko avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown.
Lamond working Tymoshenko over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Lamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lamond 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: GFC 31: Hardon vs Carter
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko throws a body kick that misses.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight left.
Tymoshenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tymoshenko counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
Urai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymoshenko .
Urai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tymoshenko misses the jab.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai avoids it easily.
Tymoshenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Urai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Urai clobbers Tymoshenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urai connects with a looping right hand.
Urai slips under a jab from Tymoshenko .
A big right from Tymoshenko misses. #CL2#
Urai darts in and clinches Tymoshenko up against the cage.
Tymoshenko looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown.#T1##BC2#
Urai manages to break the clinch.
Urai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tymoshenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urai slips a jab from Tymoshenko .
Urai moves out of range as Tymoshenko throws a body kick.
Tymoshenko dives in and grabs Urai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urai pushes down on Tymoshenko 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Urai.
Urai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tymoshenko slips under a jab from Urai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urai.
Urai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymoshenko .
Urai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urai jabs at Tymoshenko 's body.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook.
Tymoshenko thumps Urai with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Urai connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tymoshenko to the floor! Urai dives in looking for the finish!
Urai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Urai is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urai is looking to stall here but Tymoshenko recovers full guard.
Tymoshenko wants to improve his position but instead Urai has moved into half guard. #T3#
Tymoshenko is looking to control Urai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tymoshenko avoid being mounted?
Urai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tymoshenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tymoshenko is trying to control but can't.
Urai is trying to control the action in half guard but Tymoshenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Urai thows a huge punch but Tymoshenko dodges it nicely.
Tymoshenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform me that Urai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tymoshenko is staying active underneath Urai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tymoshenko trying to control but Urai postures up.
Urai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Urai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Urai wants to pass to mount but Tymoshenko is defending the position.
Tymoshenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Urai. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tymoshenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tymoshenko - that will leave a mark!
Tymoshenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymoshenko cracks Urai with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Urai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai'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#
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Urai moves out of range.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but Urai checks it.
Tymoshenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Urai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Tymoshenko misses.
Urai feints a counter leg kick.
Urai throws a chopping leg kick but Tymoshenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urai. That's going to slow Tymoshenko down.
Tymoshenko throws a shot from downtown. Urai moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tymoshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urai.
Tymoshenko throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Tymoshenko misses with a low kick.
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Urai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urai slips a jab from Tymoshenko .
Sam Urai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urai counters with a stiff right hand.
Tymoshenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tymoshenko throws a right hand that misses
and Urai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tymoshenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tymoshenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai blocks it.
Urai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tymoshenko throws a right hand that Urai ducks under and follows up with a left that Urai also avoids with ease.
Tymoshenko avoids a kick to the body.
Urai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tymoshenko looks to throw a body kick
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urai is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Urai throws an overhand right that lands on Tymoshenko 's shoulder, as Tymoshenko tries to avoid the shot.
Tymoshenko misses with a leg kick
and Urai counters with a straight right hand.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tymoshenko misses with a shot to the body
and Urai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tymoshenko thinking.
Urai checks a leg kick.
Tymoshenko slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Urai is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urai.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Urai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot.
Urai throws a leg kick but Tymoshenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Tymoshenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tymoshenko throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Tymoshenko connects with a crisp jab.
Urai lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Urai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tymoshenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Urai. Those never looked like landing.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
Urai counters with a body kick.
Tymoshenko misses the jab.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook
and Urai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tymoshenko .
Urai slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko motions for Urai to come forward. Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tymoshenko throws a head kick that misses
and Urai counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Urai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tymoshenko is looking to counter punch.
Urai checks a leg kick nicely.
Urai misses with a leg kick
and Tymoshenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Urai is looking to land body kicks.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight right.
That kick from Urai tenderised Tymoshenko 's leg. Tymoshenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urai connects with the punch.
Urai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urai moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Urai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Urai stuns Tymoshenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urai throws out a loose jab but Tymoshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam Urai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Urai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Urai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tymoshenko doesn't seem phased though.
A solid body kick from Urai.
Urai tried to score with a low kick but Tymoshenko checks it.
Urai slips under a jab from Tymoshenko .
Urai counters with a body kick.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Tymoshenko misses.
Urai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tymoshenko on the side of the head.
Urai is looking to slow Tymoshenko down with leg kicks.
Urai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tymoshenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tymoshenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urai moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Tymoshenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tymoshenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Urai counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urai 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 Tymoshenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tymoshenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tymoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Urai.
Urai throws a lazy right hand but Tymoshenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a body kick.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urai moves away.
Urai thumps Tymoshenko with a low kick.
Tymoshenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tymoshenko tries to move into range but Urai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Tymoshenko is rocked!
Urai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tymoshenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Urai.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urai throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Urai throws a leg kick but Tymoshenko moved away.
Tymoshenko throws a low kick, looking for Urai's leg but Urai calmly moves out of range.
Urai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tymoshenko on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight right.
Urai misses with a kick to the body
and Tymoshenko counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urai. Tymoshenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urai checks a leg kick.
Tymoshenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urai! But no joy.
Urai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urai checks a leg kick.
Urai throws a leg kick that misses.
Urai lands a lovely overhand right.
Urai lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Urai.
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
A lazy left from Urai finds it's target.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Urai blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urai! But no joy.
Urai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tymoshenko will feel that in the morning.
Urai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Urai is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Urai misses.
Urai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tymoshenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urai on the side of the head.
Tymoshenko connects with a body shot that sends Urai's belly button to the back.
Urai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tymoshenko . That did some damage!#T4#
Urai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tymoshenko .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Tymoshenko misses.
Vasily Tymoshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tymoshenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tymoshenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tymoshenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymoshenko connects with a crisp jab.
Tymoshenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Urai with that takedown attempt.
Tymoshenko throwing a counter right hand but Urai manages to avoid it.
Tymoshenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tymoshenko checks a low kick from Urai.
Urai misses with a head kick.
It looked like Tymoshenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Urai!
A very excited looking Sam Urai 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: GFC 22: Showdown
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Coach counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Coach goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tymoshenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coach's guard! Nice work there by Tymoshenko !
Coach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tymoshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Coach has his foot on Tymoshenko 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tymoshenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Coach pulls Tymoshenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tymoshenko from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Coach looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tymoshenko passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tymoshenko trying to control the pace.
Tymoshenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Coach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tymoshenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coach trying to hold on to Tymoshenko 's head to control him but Tymoshenko postures up. #SUB2#
Coach looking for submissions off his back.
Coach desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Coach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coach tries to roll over but Tymoshenko keeps him under control.
Tymoshenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Coach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tymoshenko wants to take a breather but Coach is having none of it.
Coach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coach trying to control from the bottom.
Tymoshenko throwing shots but Coach is blocking nicely.
Tymoshenko thows a huge punch but Coach dodges it nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tymoshenko prevents Coach from improving his position.
Tymoshenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Tymoshenko is looking to take a break and control but Coach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tymoshenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tymoshenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Tymoshenko is trying to work for a kimura but Coach is defending well.
Coach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tymoshenko .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tymoshenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Tymoshenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tymoshenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Coach counters with a nice body shot.
Tymoshenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Coach should have avoided that one.
Tymoshenko looks to land a right hand but Coach moved out of range.
Tymoshenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tymoshenko misses with a body punch
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tymoshenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tymoshenko connects with a looping right hand.
Coach blocks the body kick.
Tymoshenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coach.
Tymoshenko is looking to counter punch.
Tymoshenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coach moves out of range as Tymoshenko throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tymoshenko throws a right hand that misses
and Coach counters with a nice uppercut.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot
and Coach counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Coach's shoulder, as Coach tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Tymoshenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coach blocks a jab.
Tymoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Tymoshenko misses with a left hand
and Coach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tymoshenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tymoshenko loads up on a big right hand but Coach slips the punch.
Tymoshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coach can do to turn this around?
Tymoshenko walks into a left hand.
Coach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coach lands with an overhand left.
Coach scores with the left hand. Tymoshenko knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Tymoshenko misses.
Tymoshenko delivers a nice body kick.
Tymoshenko scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coach walks into a straight right hand from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Tymoshenko misses the shot to the body.
Coach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tymoshenko fails to land the takedown.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymoshenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Coach blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coach! But no joy.
Coach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tymoshenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tymoshenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coach! But no joy.
Tymoshenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tymoshenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tymoshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coach.
Tymoshenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Head Coach seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tymoshenko scores with a body shot.
Tymoshenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Coach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a hook to the side of Coach's head but Coach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach looks to land a right hand but Tymoshenko moved out of range.
Tymoshenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tymoshenko misses with a jab to the body
and Coach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coach looks to land a combination but Tymoshenko avoids it well.
Tymoshenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tymoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook. Coach ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coach, right into the meat.
Tymoshenko shoots and misses
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tymoshenko misses with a low kick.
Tymoshenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tymoshenko ducks under a wild hook from Coach.
Coach avoids the body shot from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Coach as Tymoshenko shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Tymoshenko misses.
Tymoshenko misses with a low kick.
Coach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tymoshenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coach scores with a punch to the head.
Tymoshenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tymoshenko slips a jab and a cross from Coach.
Coach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coach scores with a jab to the head.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Coach avoids it easily.
Coach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Head Coach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tymoshenko 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tymoshenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tymoshenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tymoshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coach manages to avoid it.
Coach connects with a looping right hand.
Tymoshenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tymoshenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tymoshenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook
and Tymoshenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tymoshenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Tymoshenko
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.
Coach scores with a one two! Tymoshenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Tymoshenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coach slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Coach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tymoshenko .
A jab from Tymoshenko finds it's way through Coach's defenses.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tymoshenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Tymoshenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tymoshenko misses with a looping right.
Tymoshenko loads up on a big right hand but Coach slips the punch.
Coach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tymoshenko misses with a body shot
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tymoshenko lands with a good body shot.
Tymoshenko misses with a wild body shot.
Coach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tymoshenko throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymoshenko scores with the left hand. Coach knows he should have avoided that one. #T2##TD2#
Coach closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Tymoshenko throws Coach to one side and escapes!
Tymoshenko misses with a left hand
and Tymoshenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick
and Tymoshenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tymoshenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach misses with a double jab.
Tymoshenko is looking to land body kicks.
Tymoshenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coach.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight left.
Tymoshenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coach - that will leave a mark!
Tymoshenko throws a combination. Coach tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Coach is rocked!
Tymoshenko drops Coach with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Coach! Tymoshenko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Tymoshenko !
Vasily Tymoshenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GFC 12: Bailey vs Wosiecki
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Tymoshenko misses.
Tymoshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tymoshenko misses the jab.
Vega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymoshenko connects with a leg kick. Vega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tymoshenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tymoshenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Tymoshenko finds it's target.
Tymoshenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega counters with a body kick.#TD#
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vega's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Tymoshenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tymoshenko 's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tymoshenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vega is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tymoshenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega passes Tymoshenko 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tymoshenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vega slips nicely into half guard.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Tymoshenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vega trying to control the action but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Tymoshenko is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Vega moves into full mount! Tymoshenko won't be happy about that!
Vega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tymoshenko is looking to escape.
Tymoshenko tries to reverse the position but Vega maintains control.
Tymoshenko is working hard here to advance position.
Tymoshenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tymoshenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tymoshenko manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vega trying to move into half guard but instead Tymoshenko has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Tymoshenko trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega wants to sweep here but Tymoshenko controlling him for the moment.
Vega is trying to control the position but Tymoshenko postures up. #SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tymoshenko defends it easily.
Tymoshenko trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Tymoshenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.#SUB2#
Vega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tymoshenko uses it to pass to side control.
Vega takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Vega managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Vega is trying to improve his position.
Tymoshenko working away.
Vega tries to buck Tymoshenko off but Tymoshenko is having none of it.
Vega regains half guard.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
Tymoshenko slips a nice elbow through Vega's hands, connecting with Vega's forehead.
Vega gets back to full guard.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Tymoshenko 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#
Vega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Tymoshenko dips to his left and cracks Vega with an uppercut!#TD#
Tymoshenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vega to the mat! Vega manages to get full guard.
Vega wants to sweep here but Tymoshenko controlling him for the moment.
Tymoshenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tymoshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Tymoshenko preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Tymoshenko from controlling successfully. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tymoshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tymoshenko defends well.
Tymoshenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Tymoshenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Vega trying to control the position.
Tymoshenko looking to pass the guard.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tymoshenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tymoshenko preventing the sweep.
Tymoshenko postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tymoshenko defends it easily.
Tymoshenko is in close to Vega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tymoshenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tymoshenko defends it easily.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tymoshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Vega working a defensive guard but Tymoshenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vega is looking to reverse the position.
Tymoshenko lands an elbow.
Tymoshenko working the head and body with strikes.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Tymoshenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Vega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vega is not content to let Tymoshenko control the position.
Vega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tymoshenko controls the position.
Vasily Tymoshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Tymoshenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
Tymoshenko trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tymoshenko connects with a decent elbow.
Tymoshenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tymoshenko working the body and head with strikes.
Vega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tymoshenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tymoshenko is nestled in close to Vega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Vega is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymoshenko is trying to control. Vega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tymoshenko prevents Vega from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Tymoshenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tymoshenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vega is holding his hands too far apart here. Tymoshenko throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Vega is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Tymoshenko !
A less than humble Vasily Tymoshenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ingram is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ingram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ingram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ingram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Ingram misses
and Tymoshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Ingram avoids it easily.
Tymoshenko lands a high kick!
Ingram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tymoshenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ingram throws out the jab.
Tymoshenko looks to land a right hand but Ingram moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ingram misses the target.
Ingram loads up on a big right hand but Tymoshenko slips the punch.
Ingram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tymoshenko .
Kizeal Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ingram moves out of range of the body kick from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a leg kick but Ingram checks it.
Tymoshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingram manages to avoid it.
Ingram walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tymoshenko .
Ingram throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Tymoshenko .
Ingram pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ingram lands with a straight right. Tymoshenko didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Ingram moves away from the strike by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tymoshenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ingram swivels and escapes.
Ingram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoshenko .
Ingram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tymoshenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ingram throws a front kick that sends Tymoshenko stumbling back into the cage.
Tymoshenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ingram.
Ingram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingram.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tymoshenko - that will leave a mark!
Ingram misses with a few strikes there.
Ingram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymoshenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tymoshenko moves out of range of the body kick from Ingram.
Tymoshenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tymoshenko looks to land a right hand but Ingram moved out of range.
Tymoshenko punishes Ingram's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tymoshenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ingram to score with a decent uppercut.
Tymoshenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tymoshenko blocks the body kick.
Tymoshenko misses with a head kick.
Tymoshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ingram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kizeal Ingram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ingram misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tymoshenko , right into the meat.
Ingram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tymoshenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Ingram's head.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut.
Ingram throws a series of punches but Tymoshenko avoids them all with ease.
Ingram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tymoshenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ingram scores with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tymoshenko blocks the leg kick.
Ingram lunges at Tymoshenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tymoshenko 's hand.
Ingram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tymoshenko .
Ingram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ingram misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ingram throws a sloppy body shot
and Tymoshenko counters with a left to the body.
Ingram moves forwards but Tymoshenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Tymoshenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ingram sprawling to the canvas! Ingram rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tymoshenko finish him?! #ROC2#
Ingram is rocked!
It looks like Ingram has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ingram leaves his chin hanging out and Tymoshenko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ingram crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Tymoshenko !
Vasily Tymoshenko 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: GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tymoshenko momentarily.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
Tymoshenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tymoshenko lands the left hand.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tymoshenko has time to react.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Tymoshenko throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Tymoshenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tymoshenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White throws a nice head kick!
White scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymoshenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tymoshenko . White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tymoshenko as he connects with a hook.
White throws a head kick but Tymoshenko moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Tymoshenko misses
and White counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from White misses. #T1#
White connects with a right hand. Tymoshenko shakes it off.
White lands with a shot to the body.
White works Tymoshenko 's body with a nice hook.
Tymoshenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Tymoshenko throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White lands a head kick. Tymoshenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymoshenko works White's body with a nice hook.
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tymoshenko back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Tymoshenko catches White right on the button with a cross.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tymoshenko misses the shot to the body.
Tymoshenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Tymoshenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
White lands with a straight right. Tymoshenko didn't see that one coming.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tymoshenko .#T2#
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tymoshenko throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White thows a body kick. Tymoshenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White throws a lazy right hand but Tymoshenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White lands a head kick. Tymoshenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Tymoshenko misses the body punch
and White counters with a two punch combo.
White defending well as Tymoshenko loads up on a big left hand.
White moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
White throws a wild body kick that Tymoshenko sees coming a mile off.
Tymoshenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Tymoshenko .#T3#
White wants to land a leg kick but Tymoshenko is out of range.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tymoshenko . Tymoshenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tymoshenko avoids the head kick by White.
Tymoshenko throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
Tymoshenko misses with a body kick.
Tymoshenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a nice body kick.
White swinging wildly here.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
Tymoshenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White tried to score with a low kick but Tymoshenko checks it.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tymoshenko .
White throws a head kick that misses.
Tymoshenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from White.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Tymoshenko should have avoided that one. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymoshenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tymoshenko 's sensitive parts.
White slips a jab from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Tymoshenko moves out of range easily.
Tymoshenko looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White pushes Tymoshenko away with a front kick.
White connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from White.
Tymoshenko misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Tymoshenko throws a body shot but no joy.
White missing with a left hand there. Tymoshenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tymoshenko looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tymoshenko throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and White counters with a good low kick that Tymoshenko was not able to check.
Tymoshenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White staying out of range there.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tymoshenko .
White cracks the inside of Tymoshenko 's front leg.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tymoshenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White ducks under a wild hook from Tymoshenko .
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tymoshenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tymoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoshenko .
White ducks right into an uppercut from Tymoshenko .
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tymoshenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tymoshenko - that will leave a mark!
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tymoshenko back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
White tries to land a front kick but Tymoshenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tymoshenko connects with a jab.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Tymoshenko is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Tymoshenko lands a big uppercut and White crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but White looks OK. Tymoshenko waves White back to his feet!#ROC#
White is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White leaves his chin hanging out and Tymoshenko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! White crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Tymoshenko !
Vasily Tymoshenko 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: GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoshenko .
Hardon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon lands a nice shot that snaps Tymoshenko 's head back.
Hardon throws a chopping leg kick but Tymoshenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tymoshenko tries to bum rush Hardon with a series of wild strikes but Hardon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardon, right into the meat.
A low kick from Tymoshenko misses
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Hardon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardon.
Good exchange - Hardon coming out on top.
Tymoshenko lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut. Hardon saw that one coming.
Hardon tries a quick counter leg kick but Tymoshenko is wise to it.
Hardon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tymoshenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardon connects with a body shot.
Hardon moves away from the strike by Tymoshenko .
It seemed like Hardon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tymoshenko has time to react.#T1#
Tymoshenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardon lands a nice shot that snaps Tymoshenko 's head back.
Tymoshenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tymoshenko lands a nice shot that snaps Hardon's head back.
Hardon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tymoshenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tymoshenko avoids the head kick by Hardon.
Hardon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tymoshenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Tymoshenko .
Hardon lands a jab to the nose.
Tymoshenko throws the left hand but Hardon avoids the punch easily.
Tymoshenko throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tymoshenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hardon!
Tymoshenko misses with a left hand
and Hardon counters with a low kick, right behind Tymoshenko 's knee.
Tymoshenko looks to land a right hand but Hardon moved out of range.
Hardon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tymoshenko connects with a single shot there.
Hardon moves out of range of the leg kick from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a hook
and Hardon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardon misses the body punch
and Tymoshenko counters with a straight right hand.
Hardon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Tymoshenko does no damage.
Hardon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardon slips under a jab.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Hardon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a wild body shot.
Tymoshenko blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tymoshenko .
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardon.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Hardon moves out of range.
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hardon's shoulder, as Hardon tries to avoid the shot.
Tymoshenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardon.
Tymoshenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardon is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tymoshenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardon connects with a nice looking jab.
Tymoshenko throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon digs a good body shot into Tymoshenko 's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Hardon.
Hardon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hardon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Hardon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tymoshenko is able to avoid easily.
Tymoshenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon is just out of range.
Hardon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tymoshenko throws a lazy right hand but Hardon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardon.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Tymoshenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Tymoshenko is predictable there
and Hardon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardon lands with a hook. Tymoshenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardon throws a head kick that Tymoshenko semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut. Hardon saw that one coming.
Tymoshenko misses with an uppercut. Hardon saw that one coming.
Hardon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hardon connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Hardon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hardon moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Tymoshenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tymoshenko lands with a cross.
Hardon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tymoshenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Little Hardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
Hardon scores with a sloppy right hand. Tymoshenko should have avoided that one.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Hardon moves out of range.
Tymoshenko throws a big shot that misses.
Tymoshenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tymoshenko misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon throws out a leg kick but Tymoshenko moves out of range and Hardon only half commits.
Hardon digs a good body shot into Tymoshenko 's ribs.
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hardon's shoulder, as Hardon tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardon. That's going to slow Tymoshenko down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon takes one on the button.
Tymoshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hardon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tymoshenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardon darts in trying to clinch
and Tymoshenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tymoshenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Hardon.
Tymoshenko is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tymoshenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hardon lands with a straight right. Tymoshenko didn't see that one coming.
Hardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardon.
Hardon lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Hardon clinches up against the cage.
Tymoshenko 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.
Hardon trying to land knees to the body.
Hardon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Tymoshenko gets control of Hardon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tymoshenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tymoshenko is trying to hold Hardon in close to prevent damage but Hardon has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Hardon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tymoshenko . #SU2#
Hardon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tymoshenko to get to his feet.
Hardon throws a shot from downtown. Tymoshenko moves away and avoids it.
Tymoshenko throws a shot from downtown. Hardon moves away and avoids it.
Hardon scores with a body shot.
Tymoshenko tries a low kick but Hardon avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tymoshenko . That's going to slow Hardon down.
Hardon scores with a nice right hand.
Tymoshenko throws a hook but Hardon blocks it.
Hardon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tymoshenko takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A head kick by Tymoshenko misses
and Hardon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tymoshenko misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardon connects with a single shot there.
Hardon lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardon.
Hardon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymoshenko throws a right hand that misses
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymoshenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardon counters with a straight right hand.
Tymoshenko works over Hardon's head and body with a nice combination.
Tymoshenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Tymoshenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tymoshenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Hardon there.
Tymoshenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tymoshenko momentarily.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses.
Hardon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardon connects with a nice looking jab.
Tymoshenko misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Hardon throws a leg kick which misses Tymoshenko 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tymoshenko tries to avoid it.
Tymoshenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tymoshenko blocks the body kick.
Hardon cracks Tymoshenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tymoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardon.
A nice side step and Hardon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tymoshenko swings widly with a right hand
and Hardon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tymoshenko misses with a body kick.
Hardon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Hardon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Hardon moves out of range.
Tymoshenko misses with a left hand
enabling Hardon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymoshenko .
Hardon throws a series of punches but Tymoshenko avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Hardon finds it's target.
Tymoshenko misses with a straight left.
Tymoshenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardon's hands.
A swing and a miss from Tymoshenko .
Hardon 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.
Hardon scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardon lands with a right hand.
Tymoshenko lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hardon.
Hardon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Hardon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Hardon lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Tymoshenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tymoshenko scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Hardon.
Hardon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tymoshenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardon lands a slapping body shot.
Hardon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko misses with a looping right.
Tymoshenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardon counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Hardon gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymoshenko is trying to pull guard but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
Tymoshenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tymoshenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Tymoshenko . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but Tymoshenko blocks it. #T2#
Tymoshenko 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tymoshenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tymoshenko is trying to pull guard but Hardon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardon has a couple of punches blocked by Tymoshenko .
Hardon misses with a body punch.
Hardon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tymoshenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardon lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Hardon.
A body shot lands from Hardon.
A short uppercut from Hardon.
Tymoshenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tymoshenko backwards. #T3#
Hardon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tymoshenko is trying to pull guard but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
Hardon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tymoshenko wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Tymoshenko manages to pull guard.
Tymoshenko has a closed guard, preventing Hardon from standing up.
Tymoshenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hardon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tymoshenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardon is looking to stand up but Tymoshenko won't let him.
Vasily Tymoshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tymoshenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardon's guard. #REVR#
Tymoshenko stops Hardon from standing up.
Hardon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tymoshenko dives into side control.
Tymoshenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon keeps working.
Hardon wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardon 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Hardon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko lands with a nice body punch.
Tymoshenko leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark backing away here, and Tymoshenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tymoshenko cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Stark has been cut.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Tymoshenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark walks straight into a right hand from Tymoshenko - that's dropped him! Tymoshenko jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Stark from any more punishment! Stark complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasily Tymoshenko !
A less than humble Vasily Tymoshenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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