Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Vakarchuk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacFarlane to the ground. Vakarchuk is now in MacFarlane's guard.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Vakarchuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but MacFarlane is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk is looking to advance position but MacFarlane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Vakarchuk tries to reverse the position but MacFarlane maintains control.#T1#
Vakarchuk is still trying to improve position.
MacFarlane controlling the position easily from mount.
MacFarlane looking to control but Vakarchuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vakarchuk working to try and regain half guard.
MacFarlane tries to control but Vakarchuk wriggling away.
MacFarlane controlling his opponent. #T2#
Vakarchuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacFarlane trying to control but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position but MacFarlane isn't that keen on the idea.
Vakarchuk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
MacFarlane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
MacFarlane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but MacFarlane blocks nicely.
Vakarchuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vakarchuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacFarlane keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully.
Vakarchuk working some strikes from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacFarlane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacFarlane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakarchuk trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vakarchuk cracks MacFarlane with a solid left hand.
Vakarchuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacFarlane is keeping the position for now.
Vakarchuk trying to control but MacFarlane is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rian MacFarlane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vakarchuk blocks a jab.
Vakarchuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick which misses Vakarchuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Vakarchuk tries to avoid it.
MacFarlane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.
Nice shot by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakarchuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vakarchuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown attempt - MacFarlane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from MacFarlane misses the target.
Vakarchuk throws out a counter right but MacFarlane avoids it with no problem.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.#CL#
Vakarchuk tries to keep at a distance but MacFarlane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vakarchuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick which misses Vakarchuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Vakarchuk tries to avoid it.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.
Vakarchuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacFarlane throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Vakarchuk counters by clinching up.
MacFarlane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakarchuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacFarlane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacFarlane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakarchuk. #BC2#
Vakarchuk manages to break the clinch.
MacFarlane throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A jab from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vakarchuk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacFarlane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vakarchuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacFarlane looks to score with a jab to the body but Vakarchuk is just out of range.
Vakarchuk walks into a stiff left hand from MacFarlane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacFarlane won't be happy with that.
Vakarchuk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MacFarlane is not content to let Vakarchuk control the position.
Vakarchuk is trying to ground and pound but MacFarlane uses the momentary lack of control by Vakarchuk to regain half guard. #T3#
Vakarchuk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Vakarchuk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MacFarlane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but MacFarlane is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but MacFarlane is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Vakarchuk there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Vakarchuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacFarlane defending well though.
Vakarchuk wants to take a breather but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Vakarchuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacFarlane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vakarchuk scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacFarlane has hold of Vakarchuk's hands but Vakarchuk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh MacFarlane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakarchuk lands a big elbow - MacFarlane is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vakarchuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

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

#R1#
Bear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bear tries to clinch but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
Bear throws an overhand right that lands on Vakarchuk's shoulder, as Vakarchuk tries to avoid the shot.
Vakarchuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Bear.
Vakarchuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk slips under a jab from Bear.
Vakarchuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bear sprawls and moves away.
Jer Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakarchuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Vakarchuk tries to sprawl but Bear drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Vakarchuk tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is keen to just control but Vakarchuk is a slippery customer.
Vakarchuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bear trying to control the action but Vakarchuk is working from the bottom.
Vakarchuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for subs off his back but Bear has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bear is trying to control. Vakarchuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bear working Vakarchuk over with strikes.
Vakarchuk tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Vakarchuk is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Bear wants to take a breather but Vakarchuk is having none of it. #SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Bear is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vakarchuk tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Vakarchuk is looking to control Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vakarchuk avoid being mounted?
Bear stalling.
Vakarchuk manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Vakarchuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Vakarchuk has his foot on Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bear works his way back into a safe position though.
Bear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bear stays in close to Vakarchuk's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vakarchuk trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakarchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakarchuk is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vakarchuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Vakarchuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakarchuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bear wants to control from the top but Vakarchuk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vakarchuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bear defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jer Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Vakarchuk moves out of range easily.
Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vakarchuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Vakarchuk pushes him off.
Vakarchuk is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Vakarchuk feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Vakarchuk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vakarchuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bear keeps working.
We've been hearing that Vakarchuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear taking a bit of punishment here - Vakarchuk scoring with strikes.
Bear sneaks back into half guard.
Bear regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Vakarchuk landing some decent shots from guard.
Vakarchuk with a nice head shot there.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully.
Vakarchuk won't allow Bear to sweep him here.
Bear looking to control.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Bear working for a triangle but Vakarchuk defends it easily.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vakarchuk passes into half guard. #T2#
Vakarchuk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Vakarchuk sits in half guard.
Vakarchuk lands strikes from half guard.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. Vakarchuk eventually gives up the hold.
Bear taking some punishment here, with Vakarchuk in his half guard. #CUT#
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.
Ground and pound from Vakarchuk. #T3#
Bear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Bear is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jer Bear's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Vakarchuk is looking for a kimura but Bear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vakarchuk to get the leverage.
Vakarchuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bear is still in real trouble! Can Vakarchuk finish him?#CUT#
Jer Bear's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

Event: DFN #5 Dren vs Vakarchuk
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Vakarchuk avoids the head kick by Dren.
A little jabbing left from Vakarchuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dren misses with an uppercut.
Dren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zdravko Dren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dren throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a single leg into guard. Dren didn't expect that.
Vakarchuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vakarchuk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dren's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vakarchuk with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Vakarchuk postures up and lands a big shot to Dren's brow.
Vakarchuk gets to his feet and stands over Dren, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dren felt that one! Vakarchuk unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dren from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

Event: DUEL#67 Romero vs Makaaja
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Crimson throws a series of punches but Vakarchuk moves out of range.
Vakarchuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vakarchuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crimson just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vakarchuk.
Crimson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vakarchuk lands a nice forearm strike.
Vakarchuk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk throws a strike aimed at the side of Crimson's head but Crimson avoids it well.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakarchuk throws an elbow but Crimson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Crimson is trying to buck Vakarchuk off.
Vakarchuk cracks Crimson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vakarchuk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Crimson dodges the ground and pound from Vakarchuk.
Sloppy strikes there by Vakarchuk.#SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Vakarchuk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Vakarchuk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vakarchuk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vakarchuk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crimson is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Vakarchuk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crimson is avoiding damage well.
Crimson wants to get back to his feet but Vakarchuk drags him back down.
Vakarchuk throws an elbow but Crimson slips to the side and avoids it well.#ES2#
Crimson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Vakarchuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Vakarchuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vakarchuk avoids the head kick by Crimson.
Vakarchuk is looking to counter punch.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakarchuk dodges the punch combination from Crimson.
A punch combination from Crimson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vakarchuk's calf.
Crimson misses the shot to the body.
Vakarchuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vakarchuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crimson pinned against the cage. Crimson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Crimson throws a front kick aimed at Vakarchuk's knee but Vakarchuk avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk tries to counter with a takedown but Crimson is quick to defend against it.
Crimson throws a right and a left that Vakarchuk avoids nicely.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vakarchuk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crimson. That one must have hurt.
Crimson lands a high kick!
Vakarchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crimson's waist but Crimson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vakarchuk off to one side.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
Crimson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crimson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crimson stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Crimson misses with a double jab.
Vakarchuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
Vakarchuk throwing a counter right hand but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Crimson misses with a series of wild punches.
Vakarchuk attempts a counter takedown but Crimson avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Crimson lands but Vakarchuk takes it in his stride.
Vakarchuk looks for a takedown but Crimson sprawls well.
No luck for Vakarchuk with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Vakarchuk with that takedown attempt.
Crimson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Culver Crimson 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#
Crimson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vakarchuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CUT2#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Crimson. Those never looked like landing.
Vakarchuk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crimson takes a swing at Vakarchuk's ribcage but misses.
Vakarchuk blocks a head kick by Crimson.
Crimson throws a lazy head kick
and Vakarchuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vakarchuk throwing a counter right hand but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Culver Crimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crimson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Vakarchuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crimson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Vakarchuk counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vakarchuk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crimson, who protects the arm well.
Vakarchuk throws an elbow but Crimson slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Vakarchuk swings around for an armbar but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vakarchuk's guard.#SUB#
Crimson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Crimson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vakarchuk is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully. #T2##ES2#
Crimson pushes Vakarchuk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vakarchuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crimson.
Crimson misses with a double jab.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Crimson misses.
Crimson cracks the inside of Vakarchuk's front leg.
Crimson looks to land a combination but Vakarchuk avoids it well.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crimson misses with the combination.
Vakarchuk attempts a counter takedown but Crimson avoids it well and moves away.
Vakarchuk dives in and grabs Crimson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crimson pushes down on Vakarchuk's head and hops out.
Culver Crimson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vakarchuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crimson punishes Vakarchuk's body with a nice straight punch.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Vakarchuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Vakarchuk misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vakarchuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crimson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Vakarchuk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crimson's guard.
Vakarchuk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vakarchuk connects with a couple of short punches.
Vakarchuk looking to pass the guard.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Vakarchuk cracks Crimson with a solid left hand.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Crimson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakarchuk chips away with some ground and pound.
Crimson wants to stand and escape but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully.
Vakarchuk won't allow Crimson to get back to his feet.
Vakarchuk wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Vakarchuk is really struggling to control Crimson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Culver Crimson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crimson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Vakarchuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk prevents Crimson from getting back to his feet.
Vakarchuk postures up in Crimson's guard and throws a big left but Crimson blocks it.
Vakarchuk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Crimson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk is trying to keep Crimson in close. #SU2#
Crimson stands up and waves to Vakarchuk to follow him. #T1#
Crimson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crimson tries to bum rush Vakarchuk with a series of wild strikes but Vakarchuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vakarchuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crimson looks to land a right hand but Vakarchuk moved out of range.
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crimson throws the left hand but Vakarchuk avoids the punch easily.
Vakarchuk throwing a counter right hand but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Crimson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Vakarchuk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crimson won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing that Vakarchuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vakarchuk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crimson down.
Vakarchuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is trying to get an arm triangle but Crimson is defending well.
Crimson regains half guard, as Vakarchuk was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakarchuk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vakarchuk trying to control from half guard but Crimson is working away.
Crimson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vakarchuk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vakarchuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crimson's head.
Crimson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crimson is refusing to be controlled, as Vakarchuk sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Vakarchuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crimson defends it well. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is looking for a kimura here.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but Crimson is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crimson to regain full guard.
Vakarchuk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crimson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4##SUB#
Vakarchuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crimson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Vakarchuk is working an open guard so Crimson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Crimson throws a head kick but Vakarchuk moves out of range.
Crimson lands a head kick. Vakarchuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Vakarchuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Culver Crimson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crimson lands with a kick to the temple. Vakarchuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crimson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vakarchuk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crimson eats them both and turns towards Vakarchuk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vakarchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crimson circles away.
Crimson throws a fast counter high kick but Vakarchuk manages to duck under it in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Culver Crimson.
I've got Crimson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Culver Crimson!
A relieved looking Culver Crimson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
Vakarchuk slips under a jab.
Muller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.#CL2#
Muller drives through and clinches with Vakarchuk against the cage.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vakarchuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vakarchuk avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vakarchuk jumps guard but Muller stands there with Vakarchuk around his waist. Vakarchuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Muller. #T1#
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vakarchuk backwards.
Vakarchuk is trying to pull guard but Muller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vakarchuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vakarchuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vakarchuk avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Vakarchuk avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Vakarchuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vakarchuk looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Muller. #T2#
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vakarchuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vakarchuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Muller. #CUT2#
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut is getting worse.
Vakarchuk takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Vakarchuk is rocked!
Vakarchuk fails to pull guard.
Oh Vakarchuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller working the clinch nicely. Vakarchuk is working for position but Muller cracks him with a big knee to the head! Vakarchuk crumples up against the cage and Muller lands two more shots before the ref can save Vakarchuk! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Nicolas Muller!
A determined Nicolas Muller didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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

#R1#
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Vakarchuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vakarchuk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vakarchuk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVR##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Vakarchuk is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Vakarchuk defends.
Vakarchuk gets back to half guard.
Vakarchuk is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Vakarchuk trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vakarchuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vakarchuk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Vakarchuk can't escape the position.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vakarchuk working to try and regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
Vakarchuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vakarchuk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vakarchuk has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie!
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Vakarchuk is rocked!
Gracie scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vakarchuk is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gracie can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Gracie!
Our winner, John Wayne Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL#48 Army vs Lapu
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Heidegger digs a good hook to Vakarchuk's body. #TD2#
Vakarchuk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vakarchuk lands in his opponent's guard.
Vakarchuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heidegger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heidegger has control of Vakarchuk's left arm, preventing Vakarchuk from doing any damage.
Vakarchuk is in close to Heidegger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk is in close to Heidegger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Heidegger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Heidegger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk drops back looking for a leg! Heidegger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heidegger manages to kick Vakarchuk off! Vakarchuk jumps back into Heidegger's guard.
Vakarchuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Heidegger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heidegger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heidegger controlling the position.
Vakarchuk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heidegger has Vakarchuk pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Vakarchuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heidegger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vakarchuk advances to half guard.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but Heidegger is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vakarchuk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Heidegger is defending well. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vakarchuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heidegger's head.
Heidegger wants to improve his position but Vakarchuk is controlling well. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk seems to be working for a kimura but Heidegger defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Heidegger tries to get to full guard but Vakarchuk has control of the leg.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but Heidegger is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but Heidegger is blocking nicely.
Heidegger trying to control here.
Vakarchuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heidegger defending well though.
Vakarchuk looks to land a strike but Heidegger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vakarchuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heidegger trying to control the position.
Vakarchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Heidegger blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vakarchuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vakarchuk stands up over Heidegger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vakarchuk working his ground and pound in the gym.
Heidegger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heidegger is really struggling to control Vakarchuk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vakarchuk is working Heidegger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Heidegger controls Vakarchuk momentarily but Vakarchuk frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heidegger keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully.
Vakarchuk being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Heidegger is predictable there #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heidegger's head.
Heidegger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vakarchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vakarchuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Heidegger has wrist control.
Heidegger looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vakarchuk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vakarchuk passes Heidegger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vakarchuk is keen to just control but Heidegger is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heidegger is just riding it out for now. Vakarchuk eventually gives up the hold.
Heidegger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vakarchuk on the ground.
Vakarchuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk trying to control the action but Heidegger is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vakarchuk passes to full mount!
Heidegger can't escape the position.
Heidegger is bucking up trying to escape but Vakarchuk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Heidegger is in a horrible position here. Vakarchuk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vakarchuk scoring with strikes but Heidegger is staying in there.
Vakarchuk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heidegger is looking to escape.
Vakarchuk with a couple of short strikes.
Vakarchuk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Heidegger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Vakarchuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
Puck Heidegger spoke after the fight, saying 'lol @ this matchup. Enjoy.'.

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

#R1##CL#
Riccuito clinches.
Riccuito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vakarchuk is defending well for now.#TD2#
Vakarchuk manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riccuito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Riccuito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Riccuito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Riccuito instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vakarchuk drags the fight down to the ground.
Riccuito postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riccuito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riccuito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for a guillotine here but Riccuito defends easily.
Riccuito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vakarchuk's guard.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Vakarchuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Riccuito gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riccuito is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vakarchuk tries to keep at a distance but Riccuito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakarchuk is trying to pull guard but Riccuito has him pressed against the cage.
Riccuito misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Vakarchuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riccuito throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakarchuk. #TD2#
Vakarchuk jumps guard and drags Riccuito to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vakarchuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Vakarchuk, not yet.
Vakarchuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riccuito defends well.
Riccuito wants to stand but Vakarchuk is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk working for a triangle but Riccuito defends it easily. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk has his foot on Riccuito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riccuito works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SU#
Riccuito stands up from Vakarchuk's guard - Riccuito perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riccuito thumps Vakarchuk with a low kick.
Riccuito fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Vakarchuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Riccuito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown attempt - Riccuito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vakarchuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vakarchuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riccuito wants to clinch up but Vakarchuk keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Vakarchuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Riccuito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vakarchuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riccuito but Riccuito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Riccuito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.#T4#
Vakarchuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riccuito fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Riccuito has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Vakarchuk jumps guard and drags Riccuito to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riccuito stopping the sweep attempt from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk controls Riccuito momentarily but Riccuito frees himself. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Riccuito pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Riccuito stands up and waves to Vakarchuk to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Riccuito has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Riccuito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Riccuito misses with a body shot.
Vakarchuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vakarchuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Vakarchuk feints the counter takedown.
Riccuito leaves Vakarchuk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riccuito delivers a nice body kick.
Riccuito cracks Vakarchuk with a good jab.
Riccuito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vakarchuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vakarchuk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riccuito to the ground. Vakarchuk is now in Riccuito's guard.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riccuito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vakarchuk distracts Riccuito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Riccuito pushes Vakarchuk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL#
Riccuito has Vakarchuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Vakarchuk blocks an elbow strike.
Riccuito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riccuito tries to work over Vakarchuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakarchuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakarchuk.
Riccuito tries to land knees in the clinch but Vakarchuk avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Vakarchuk jumps guard. #SU#
Riccuito gets to his feet - Vakarchuk follows without any prompting.
Riccuito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vakarchuk.
Mark Riccuito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vakarchuk.
Riccuito tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vakarchuk manages to circle out of the way.
Mark Riccuito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riccuito as he avoids it easily.
Riccuito wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riccuito moves in looking to clinch but Vakarchuk pushes him off.
Riccuito doesn't manage to clinch there - Vakarchuk circles away.
Vakarchuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Riccuito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riccuito tries to close the distance and clinch but Vakarchuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riccuito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vakarchuk with the counter takedown but Riccuito avoids it easily.
Riccuito misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vakarchuk! But no joy.
Vakarchuk shoots for a takedown but Riccuito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riccuito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Riccuito tries to clinch but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
Riccuito tries to clinch
and Vakarchuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riccuito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riccuito throws a series of punches but Vakarchuk avoids them all with ease.
Vakarchuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riccuito tries to close the distance and clinch but Vakarchuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vakarchuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Vakarchuk drives through and clinches with Riccuito against the cage.
Vakarchuk is trying to pull guard but Riccuito has him pressed against the cage.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vakarchuk jumps guard but Riccuito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riccuito scores with a hook to the body.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
Riccuito misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Vakarchuk managing to block the knees to the body from Riccuito.
Vakarchuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Riccuito fails to land. #TD2#
Vakarchuk pulls Riccuito into guard. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riccuito wants to stand but Vakarchuk has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Riccuito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vakarchuk, up you get!
Riccuito fakes the leg kick and cracks Vakarchuk in the body.
Vakarchuk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riccuito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vakarchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riccuito circles away.
Riccuito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vakarchuk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Riccuito dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Riccuito tries to close the distance and clinch but Vakarchuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riccuito throws a leg kick but Vakarchuk moved away.#CL#
Riccuito rushes Vakarchuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakarchuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riccuito misses with a punch on the inside.
Riccuito tries to throw a body punch but Vakarchuk avoids it by throwing Riccuito back against the cage.
Riccuito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riccuito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riccuito smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Vakarchuk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riccuito to the mat! Riccuito manages to get full guard. #ES#
Riccuito has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vakarchuk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Mark Riccuito is winning the standup battle so far.
Riccuito tries to clinch but Vakarchuk moves out of range.
Riccuito is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Vakarchuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vakarchuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riccuito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vakarchuk can do to turn this around?
Riccuito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vakarchuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vakarchuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vakarchuk fails with the takedown.
Mark Riccuito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Riccuito connects with a nice looking jab.
Vakarchuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccuito.
Vakarchuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riccuito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vakarchuk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Vakarchuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Riccuito tries to clinch there but Vakarchuk circles away.
Riccuito tries to clinch up but Vakarchuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Vakarchuk wants to counter the offense by Riccuito and move into the clinch position.
Vakarchuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Riccuito is looking to clinch.
Riccuito tries to clinch but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
Riccuito scores with a one two! Vakarchuk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riccuito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vakarchuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vakarchuk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vakarchuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccuito.
Mark Riccuito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riccuito fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Riccuito darts in and clinches Vakarchuk up against the cage.
Mark Riccuito has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Vakarchuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riccuito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riccuito scores with a hook to the body.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito has a couple of punches blocked by Vakarchuk.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakarchuk controls his hands.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vakarchuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vakarchuk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vakarchuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Riccuito scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakarchuk.
Riccuito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riccuito throws an elbow but it misses.
Vakarchuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Vakarchuk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakarchuk stops Riccuito from standing up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Riccuito manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Riccuito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut even more.
Riccuito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Riccuito clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk'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.
#R4#
Riccuito wants to clinch.
Riccuito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vakarchuk feints the counter takedown.
Riccuito slips under a jab.
Riccuito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vakarchuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakarchuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riccuito tries to clinch but Vakarchuk moves away #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a takedown into side control.
Riccuito defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riccuito pushes Vakarchuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vakarchuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Riccuito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vakarchuk but great work by Riccuito.
Vakarchuk tries to buck Riccuito off but Riccuito is having none of it.#SU#
Riccuito stands up.
Riccuito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vakarchuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vakarchuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Vakarchuk shoots in for a takedown but Riccuito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vakarchuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccuito.
Riccuito wants to clinch.
And Vakarchuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Riccuito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riccuito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riccuito wants to clinch but Vakarchuk slips to the side#TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riccuito keeping moving, preventing Vakarchuk from controlling successfully.
Riccuito wants to get back to his feet but Vakarchuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vakarchuk looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Vakarchuk works over Riccuito with some ground and pound from guard.
Riccuito wants to stand up but Vakarchuk is controlling him.
Vakarchuk is in close to Riccuito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vakarchuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vakarchuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riccuito wants to stand and escape but Vakarchuk is having none of it.
Vakarchuk works over Riccuito with some ground and pound from guard.
Vakarchuk is stalling in the full guard.
Vakarchuk connects with a couple of short punches.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Riccuito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakarchuk scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Vakarchuk throws a big right hand that misses.
Vakarchuk trying to control but Riccuito is working from the bottom.
Vakarchuk content to stall in guard here.
Riccuito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vakarchuk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riccuito's head.#ES#
Riccuito scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vakarchuk circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Riccuito tries to clinch but Vakarchuk moves out of range.
Vakarchuk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riccuito defends it well.
Riccuito stuffs the takedown.
Riccuito is looking to clinch.
Riccuito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riccuito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riccuito wants it to stay on the feet.
Vakarchuk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRiccuito.
Mark Riccuito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Riccuito tries to clinch but Vakarchuk moves out of range.
And Vakarchuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Riccuito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riccuito tries to clinch there but Vakarchuk circles away.
Riccuito throws a lazy right hand but Vakarchuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Riccuito rushes Vakarchuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riccuito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Svyatoslav Vakarchuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Riccuito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Vakarchuk moves into the clinch.
Vakarchuk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vakarchuk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riccuito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riccuito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vakarchuk on the side of the head. #CL#
Riccuito moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riccuito tries to work over Vakarchuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakarchuk jumps guard but Riccuito stands there with Vakarchuk around his waist. Vakarchuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vakarchuk blocking some punches. #T1#
Vakarchuk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mark Riccuito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Riccuito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccuito lands a damaging elbow.
Vakarchuk managing to block the knees to the body from Riccuito.
Riccuito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vakarchuk is defending well for now.
Vakarchuk is trying to pull guard but Riccuito has him pressed against the cage.
Riccuito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vakarchuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Riccuito.
Vakarchuk managing to block the knees to the body from Riccuito.
Vakarchuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccuito.
Mark Riccuito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Riccuito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakarchuk tries to pull guard but Riccuito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Vakarchuk pulls Riccuito into guard. #SUB2#
Riccuito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vakarchuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riccuito has managed to get both his arms back between Vakarchuk's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Riccuito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vakarchuk, up you get!
Riccuito misses with a body kick.
Riccuito fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Vakarchuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vakarchuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riccuito throws out the jab.
Vakarchuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Riccuito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakarchuk jumps guard but Riccuito stands there with Vakarchuk around his waist. Vakarchuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riccuito. #TD2#
Vakarchuk pulls guard successfully.
Riccuito has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vakarchuk is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vakarchuk trying to keep a closed guard but Riccuito is proving a slippery customer.
Riccuito has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vakarchuk is proving hard to escape from.
Vakarchuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Vakarchuk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vakarchuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riccuito stopping the sweep attempt from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU#
Riccuito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vakarchuk, up you get!
Riccuito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vakarchuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vakarchuk.
Riccuito looks to clinch
enabling Vakarchuk to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riccuito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vakarchuk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riccuito quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Riccuito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riccuito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Riccuito!
Mark Riccuito retains his heavyweight title!
Mark Riccuito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DUEL#37 Pinaglabanan vs Ibaka
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Andreasson misses with a kick to the body.
Andreasson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Vakarchuk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andreasson won't be happy with that.
Vakarchuk scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk throws a strike aimed at the side of Andreasson's head but Andreasson avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vakarchuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andreasson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vakarchuk but great work by Andreasson.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Andreasson postures up.
Vakarchuk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Andreasson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vakarchuk is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Andreasson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1#
Andreasson misses with a hook.
Andreasson scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
Andreasson throws a hook but Vakarchuk blocks it.
Vakarchuk moves forwards but Andreasson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andreasson throws a low kick, looking for Vakarchuk's leg but Vakarchuk calmly moves out of range.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreasson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vakarchuk is out of range and Andreasson settles back down.
Vakarchuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andreasson tests Vakarchuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vakarchuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreasson.
Vakarchuk is looking for a counter combo.
Andreasson misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Vakarchuk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andreasson throws a jab when Vakarchuk was well out of range.#T2#
Andreasson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andreasson tries to clinch up but Vakarchuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Andreasson.
Vakarchuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vakarchuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vakarchuk with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Andreasson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andreasson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakarchuk blocking some punches.
Andreasson working aggressively here.
Andreasson working aggressively here.
Andreasson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakarchuk is trying to pull guard but Andreasson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Andreasson lands a nice uppercut.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Vakarchuk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andreasson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Vakarchuk working for a triangle but Andreasson defends it easily.
Andreasson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for subs off his back but Andreasson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andreasson works his way into side control. #T4#
Andreasson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vakarchuk tries to buck Andreasson off but Andreasson is having none of it.
Andreasson wants to control but Vakarchuk is keeping him busy.
Vakarchuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreasson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Andreasson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vakarchuk to his feet.
Vakarchuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bestar Andreasson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Andreasson misses the target.
Vakarchuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vakarchuk shoots in for a takedown but Andreasson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vakarchuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andreasson throws a looping overhand right but Vakarchuk ducks down to avoid it.
Andreasson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Andreasson misses #TD#
so Vakarchuk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vakarchuk landing with the ground and pound.
Andreasson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Andreasson blocks nicely.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Andreasson blocks nicely. #T1#
Andreasson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vakarchuk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vakarchuk advances to half guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control the action but Andreasson is working from the bottom.
Andreasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vakarchuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreasson's head.
Andreasson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vakarchuk is working away from the top position though.
Andreasson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Vakarchuk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andreasson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreasson has momentary wrist control but Vakarchuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Vakarchuk looking to pass the guard.
Andreasson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakarchuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andreasson is looking to control Vakarchuk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreasson avoid being mounted?
Andreasson tries to roll over but Vakarchuk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vakarchuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vakarchuk is thwarting Andreasson's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Andreasson wants to get back to full guard.
Vakarchuk winds up and cracks Andreasson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andreasson trying to control but Vakarchuk postures up.
Vakarchuk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson manages to get to full guard.
Vakarchuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Bestar Andreasson's cut even more.#T4#
Vakarchuk landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#
The cut above Bestar Andreasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vakarchuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#
Bestar Andreasson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

Event: DUEL#32 Silver vs Summers 2
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
WeBL swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Vakarchuk counters by clinching up.
Vakarchuk blocks an uppercut.
Vakarchuk avoids the elbow strike from WeBL, against the cage.
WeBL has a couple of punches blocked by Vakarchuk.
WeBL misses with an elbow over the top.
WeBL lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakarchuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
WeBL swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Vakarchuk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vakarchuk manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk is looking to take a break and control but WeBL is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WeBL is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vakarchuk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WeBL is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Vakarchuk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
WeBL is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vakarchuk connects with a decent elbow.
Vakarchuk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt WeBL will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vakarchuk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
WeBL managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk cracks WeBL with a big elbow.
Vakarchuk is looking to take a break and control but WeBL is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vakarchuk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is trying to get an arm triangle but WeBL is defending well. #T2#
Vakarchuk landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vakarchuk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vakarchuk grinds an elbow into WeBL's temple. #CUT#
It looks like Mr WeBL has been cut.
WeBL is not content to let Vakarchuk control the position.
Vakarchuk lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Mr WeBL's cut even more.#T3#
Vakarchuk trying to control the position but WeBL is working away. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is working to tighten his grip on WeBL's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. WeBL has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vakarchuk is really squeezing tight and eventually WeBL passes out! Vakarchuk breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
The defeated Mr WeBL had this to say: 'My opponent was obviously on the juice and I demand an investigation immediately!'.

Event: DUEL#27 Persecutioned Halliick
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Halla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vakarchuk, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Vakarchuk has Halla pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vakarchuk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Halla tumbling to the mat - Vakarchuk dives into Halla's guard.
Vakarchuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vakarchuk connects with a nice short shot to Halla's temple. #SUB#
Vakarchuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Halla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vakarchuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halla defending well though.
Halla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vakarchuk. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vakarchuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vakarchuk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halla can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vakarchuk.
We've been hearing that Vakarchuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vakarchuk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vakarchuk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vakarchuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halla defending well though.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halla sees it coming and defends easily.
Halla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Vakarchuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vakarchuk trying to mount his opponent but Halla defends it.
Vakarchuk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vakarchuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vakarchuk scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Vakarchuk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Halla is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

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

#R1#
Vakarchuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vakarchuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vakarchuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Vakarchuk wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Vakarchuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Vakarchuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Vakarchuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vakarchuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Vakarchuk's legs - danger averted.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Miller passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Miller prevents Vakarchuk from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vakarchuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vakarchuk trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Vakarchuk punching from the bottom.
Vakarchuk wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for subs from the bottom but Miller mounts him!
Vakarchuk is trying to escape the mount.
Vakarchuk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vakarchuk wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Vakarchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vakarchuk tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller tries to control but Vakarchuk wriggling away.
Vakarchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SU#
Miller is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vakarchuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vakarchuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darius Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk fails with the takedown
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakarchuk slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Miller misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vakarchuk! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Vakarchuk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller is pushing Vakarchuk's head away, looking to escape. Vakarchuk manages to hold on to the position though.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vakarchuk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vakarchuk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
Vakarchuk in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vakarchuk is trying to ground and pound but Miller uses the momentary lack of control by Vakarchuk to regain half guard.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Vakarchuk in his half guard.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Vakarchuk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vakarchuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vakarchuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vakarchuk looking to pass the guard.
Vakarchuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Vakarchuk throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vakarchuk's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVR##SUB2#
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Miller rolls with it to try and escape but Vakarchuk cranks on the arm and Miller is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

Event: GFC 46: Wong vs Lockyer
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Vakarchuk gets caught flat footed, as Theyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vakarchuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
Vakarchuk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Theyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vakarchuk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vakarchuk connects with a nice short shot to Theyer's temple. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vakarchuk working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Vakarchuk there.
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!
Vakarchuk wants to free his trapped foot but Theyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vakarchuk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Vakarchuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Theyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vakarchuk scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
Vakarchuk winds up and cracks Theyer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vakarchuk drops an elbow to the side of Theyer's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vakarchuk lands a nice short elbow.
Vakarchuk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vakarchuk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vakarchuk lands a big shot there that rocks Theyer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Theyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vakarchuk unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Theyer is rocked!
Vakarchuk postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Theyer is out cold - huge knockout for Vakarchuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

Event: GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Nice cross by Dacke.
Vakarchuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dacke throws out the jab.
Vakarchuk goes for a double leg but Dacke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dacke continues to drive forward.
Dacke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vakarchuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dacke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vakarchuk somewhat.
Vakarchuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dacke misses its intended target.
Vakarchuk with the counter takedown but Dacke avoids it easily.
Vakarchuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dacke counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dacke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakarchuk moves away.
A jab from Dacke misses.
Vakarchuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dacke is fending him off so far but Vakarchuk persists. Nope, Dacke circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirius Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vakarchuk! But no joy.
Dacke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dacke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dacke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dacke cracks Vakarchuk with a good jab.
A slow jab from Dacke misses its intended target. #T2#
Vakarchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dacke's waist but Dacke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vakarchuk off to one side.
Vakarchuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dacke tries to avoid it but Vakarchuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dacke to the ground. Dacke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dacke misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Vakarchuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dacke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vakarchuk is in Dacke's guard.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Vakarchuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakarchuk has Dacke pulled in close to control his posture.
Dacke trying to move into half guard but instead Vakarchuk has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Vakarchuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Dacke has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vakarchuk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vakarchuk postures up in Dacke's guard and throws a big left but Dacke blocks it. #T3#
Vakarchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Dacke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vakarchuk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.
Dacke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk looking to pass the guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakarchuk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacke 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vakarchuk works over Dacke with some ground and pound from guard.
Vakarchuk stops Dacke from standing up.
Vakarchuk wants to control from the top but Dacke keeps moving.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Dacke is keeping the position.
Vakarchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vakarchuk is in close to Dacke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vakarchuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vakarchuk with a nice head shot there.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sirius Dacke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dacke scores with a decent looking hook.
Sirius Dacke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vakarchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dacke circles away.
As Vakarchuk looks to move away, Dacke throws a big counter combo but Vakarchuk just gets out of the way.
Dacke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vakarchuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke misses the shot to the body.
Dacke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vakarchuk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dacke defends it well.
Vakarchuk slips a jab and a cross from Dacke. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dacke.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown
enabling Dacke to counter with a crisp jab.
Vakarchuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dacke as he jumps to the side.
Sirius Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
Dacke misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a takedown into side control.
Dacke holding on.
Vakarchuk cracks Dacke with a big elbow. #T2#
Vakarchuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vakarchuk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dacke pushes Vakarchuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vakarchuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vakarchuk controlling from side mount.
Dacke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position but Dacke is working away.
Dacke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vakarchuk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dacke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dacke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vakarchuk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vakarchuk throws a strike aimed at the side of Dacke's head but Dacke avoids it well.#T3#
Vakarchuk lands some shots froms side control.
Vakarchuk grinds an elbow into Dacke's temple.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Vakarchuk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dacke pushes Vakarchuk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vakarchuk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Dacke is keeping him busy.
Vakarchuk working the ground and pound.
Dacke wants to control but Vakarchuk postures up.
Vakarchuk landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Vakarchuk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vakarchuk tries to score with some ground and pound. Dacke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Vakarchuk scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Dacke is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Dacke is keeping him busy.
Vakarchuk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vakarchuk lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Dacke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacke is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk tries for a kimura but Dacke is defending well.
Dacke is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk swings around for an armbar but Dacke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vakarchuk's guard.
Dacke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dacke wants to control from the top but Vakarchuk keeps moving.
Vakarchuk is trying to control the position but Dacke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Vakarchuk with that takedown attempt.
Dacke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vakarchuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dacke with a body shot.
Vakarchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirius Dacke is winning the standup battle so far.
Dacke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vakarchuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacke.
Dacke misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vakarchuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Vakarchuk throws a strike but Dacke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vakarchuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vakarchuk looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vakarchuk controlling the position.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk working for a triangle but Dacke defends it easily.
Vakarchuk has a closed guard, preventing Dacke from standing up.
Vakarchuk working a defensive guard but Dacke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vakarchuk tries to buck Dacke off but Dacke is having none of it.#T2#
Vakarchuk is trying to control Dacke's posture but Dacke avoids it.
Dacke is looking to take a break and control but Vakarchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dacke wants to stand but Vakarchuk is controlling his arm.
Vakarchuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dacke tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vakarchuk tries to improve position but can't.
Vakarchuk manages to get back to half guard.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for subs from the bottom but Dacke mounts him!#T3#
Dacke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vakarchuk is looking to improve his position but Dacke isn't that keen on the idea.
Vakarchuk tries to control the position but Dacke now has his back.
Dacke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dacke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vakarchuk is trying to break free.
Vakarchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dacke. #T4#
Vakarchuk tries to break free.
Dacke not allowing Vakarchuk to control his hands.
Vakarchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dacke.
Vakarchuk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dacke tries to get the hooks in deep but Vakarchuk pushed the leg off.
Vakarchuk is really stuck here.
Dacke controls the position.
Dacke trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sirius Dacke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dacke 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirius Dacke!

Event: GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Vakarchuk checks the leg kick.
Dog misses with a hook.
Vakarchuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vakarchuk unleashes a big counter combination but Dog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Dog is defending against the submission attempts here by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Dog is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vakarchuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog's head.
Vakarchuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog wants to improve his position but Vakarchuk is controlling well.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Dog works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Vakarchuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Vakarchuk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakarchuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vakarchuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vakarchuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vakarchuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk working some strikes from top position.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely. #T2#
Vakarchuk trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dog is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vakarchuk, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakarchuk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakarchuk is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Dog trying to control but Vakarchuk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog passes Vakarchuk's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Dog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dog has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk dominated that round.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vakarchuk staying out of range there.
And Vakarchuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vakarchuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vakarchuk is nestled in close to Dog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vakarchuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vakarchuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vakarchuk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dog is hurt! He's hurt bad - Vakarchuk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dog from any more punishment! Congratulations to Vakarchuk! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!

Event: GFC 22: Showdown
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
American tries to clinch but Vakarchuk is having none of it. #TD#
American looking to score a takedown here. Vakarchuk is defending well but American drives through and ends up in Vakarchuk's guard.
American with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but American can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vakarchuk is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vakarchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. American swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vakarchuk throws a strike but American rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Vakarchuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. American defends it easily.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vakarchuk's head.
Vakarchuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but American is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
American is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Vakarchuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. American doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. American manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
American lands a couple of elbows.
American working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
American lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American distracts Vakarchuk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
American avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
American throwing strikes from guard but Vakarchuk blocks nicely.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Vakarchuk's brow. #T2#
American trying to control but Vakarchuk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vakarchuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Vakarchuk, not yet.
American landing some decent shots from guard.
American stopping the sweep attempt from Vakarchuk.
American with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that American has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
American won't allow Vakarchuk to sweep him here.
American lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Vakarchuk is rocked!
American postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vakarchuk covers up, he's hurt! American keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from American and the ref steps in to end the fight! American can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). All American!
All American really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Seeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Seeman's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown attempt - Seeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seeman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has been cut.
Seeman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk throws an elbow that misses. Seeman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vakarchuk's guard. Nice move by Seeman!#REVR##SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Seeman pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Vakarchuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vakarchuk trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle here but Seeman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vakarchuk is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Seeman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Seeman prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I wouldn't like to be where Vakarchuk is right now.
Seeman is looking to take a break and control but Vakarchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vakarchuk regains half guard.
Vakarchuk tries to roll over but Seeman keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk moves into full guard.
Vakarchuk wants to improve his position but instead Seeman has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Vakarchuk is trying to control but can't.
Vakarchuk regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seeman passes into side control.
Vakarchuk wants to control but Seeman postures up.
Vakarchuk gets back to half guard.
Vakarchuk is looking for a sweep. Seeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vakarchuk gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Seeman stacks Vakarchuk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Seeman!#T4#
Seeman trying to control the position but Vakarchuk is working away.
Vakarchuk tries to improve position but can't.
Vakarchuk seems a little lost for a moment, as Seeman dominates the positioning.
Vakarchuk tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk sneaks back into half guard.
Vakarchuk has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Etan Seeman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk'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#
Seeman scores with a jab to the body.
Seeman lands a nice looking body shot.
Seeman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seeman throws the left hand but Vakarchuk avoids the punch easily.
Vakarchuk feints the counter takedown.
Vakarchuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seeman pinned against the cage. Seeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Vakarchuk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seeman throws a right hand that misses
and Vakarchuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seeman throws a low kick, looking for Vakarchuk's leg but Vakarchuk calmly moves out of range.
Seeman throws a body punch but Vakarchuk moves out of range.
Vakarchuk fails with the takedown
and Seeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Etan Seeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.#T2#
No joy there for Seeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seeman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seeman throws a leg kick
and Vakarchuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seeman.
Vakarchuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vakarchuk somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Vakarchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seeman's waist but Seeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vakarchuk off to one side.
It looked like Seeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vakarchuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vakarchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seeman circles away.
Vakarchuk ducks right into an uppercut from Seeman.
Seeman tries to score with a low kick but Vakarchuk moves his leg out of the way.
Seeman misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vakarchuk tries to keep at a distance but Seeman has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Vakarchuk pulls guard. #T4#
Vakarchuk trying to keep a closed guard but Seeman is proving a slippery customer.
Seeman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vakarchuk pulls Seeman in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Seeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vakarchuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seeman has managed to get both his arms back between Vakarchuk's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Etan Seeman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Seeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakarchuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vakarchuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vakarchuk with a poor takedown
and Seeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seeman connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seeman misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Vakarchuk counters with a single leg into guard. Seeman didn't expect that.
Vakarchuk trying to control but Seeman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Seeman has momentary wrist control but Vakarchuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Vakarchuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vakarchuk throws a strike but Seeman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for a guillotine here but Seeman defends easily.
Vakarchuk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Seeman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vakarchuk trying to keep a closed guard but Seeman is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Vakarchuk has his foot on Seeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seeman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk working for submissions but it's allowed Seeman to get to half guard.
Vakarchuk is concentrating on defense, preventing Seeman from advancing position.
Vakarchuk wants to improve his position but Seeman is controlling well.
Seeman stalling.
Vakarchuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seeman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vakarchuk can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for subs off his back but Seeman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vakarchuk regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vakarchuk working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Seeman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Seeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vakarchuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seeman has managed to get both his arms back between Vakarchuk's legs - danger averted.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vakarchuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seeman passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vakarchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etan Seeman!
Etan Seeman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Whos your DADDY?'.

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