Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: K-1 36 Diego vs Stevens
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Avsketij thuds his right hand into Olaussen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Avsketij loads up on a big right hand but Olaussen slips the punch.
Olaussen scores with a jab. Avsketij acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Olaussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avsketij bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avsketij misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olaussen.
Avsketij avoids the body shot from Olaussen.
Olaussen throws a lazy right hand but Avsketij sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olaussen misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Avsketij counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Olaussen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olaussen blocking some punches.
Olaussen working aggressively here.
Olaussen is pushing Avsketij up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Olaussen on the inside.
Olaussen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olaussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avsketij lands a nice uppercut.
Olaussen's coach down at Cheese Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olaussen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Avsketij works on Olaussen's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Avsketij scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Olaussen misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olaussen lands a left hand.
Olaussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avsketij's elbow.
Olaussen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avsketij lands a body shot.
Olaussen struggles to land a body shot inside as Avsketij controls his hands.
Avsketij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Avsketij fails to land.
Olaussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olaussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olaussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olaussen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Olaussen.
Olaussen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olaussen blocks an uppercut.
Avsketij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olaussen blocks a body shot from Avsketij.
Avsketij prevents a body shot from Olaussen.
Avsketij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olaussen lands a right hand. #T2#
Avsketij gets through Olaussen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Olaussen.
Avsketij lands with a light punch inside.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Olaussen.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Olaussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Olaussen.
Olaussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avsketij blocks it with crossed arms.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Avsketij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olaussen or not.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Olaussen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avsketij's brow.
Avsketij lands a hook that snaps the head of Olaussen backwards.
Olaussen blocking some punches.
Avsketij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avsketij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olaussen.
Avsketij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olaussen looking to throw knees to the head but Avsketij is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avsketij takes an elbow to the temple.
Olaussen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avsketij lands with a short shot to the head.
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Olaussen.
Avsketij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olaussen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Avsketij dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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.
#R2#
Olaussen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avsketij.
Avsketij throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Avsketij misses.
Olaussen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Avsketij.
Olaussen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avsketij moves away.#CL#
Avsketij takes the fight into the clinch.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Olaussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Olaussen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avsketij.
Olaussen tries a body shot but Avsketij blocks it.
Olaussen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olaussen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avsketij lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avsketij is working Olaussen over against the ropes.
Avsketij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olaussens head.
Avsketij lands with a left to the head.
Olaussen misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Avsketij. #ROC#
Olaussen is rocked!
Olaussen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Olaussen is still on wobbly legs! Can Avsketij finish him?#T1#
Avsketij works on Olaussen's body with a couple of short punches.
Olaussen blocks an uppercut.
Olaussen can't find room to land a body shot as Avsketij controls the action.
Avsketij lands a nice shot to the body.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olaussen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avsketij blocks an uppercut.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Olaussen tries to throw a body punch but Avsketij avoids it by throwing Olaussen back against the ropes.
A short left from Avsketij.
Olaussen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olaussen blocks an uppercut.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Olaussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij blocks a body shot from Olaussen.
Avsketij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olaussen's elbow.
Avsketij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olaussen backwards.
Avsketij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olaussen or not.
Olaussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olaussen prevents a body shot from Avsketij.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olaussen struggles to land a body shot inside as Avsketij controls his hands.
Avsketij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olaussen backwards.
Avsketij creates a bit of distance and cracks Olaussen with a big uppercut! Olaussen goes down! The referee pushes Avsketij away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Olaussen make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Avsketij takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vasily Avsketij!
In his post fight interview, Vasily Avsketij started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: K-1 29 Boxer vs Vamoosh
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Devolver blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devolver. Avsketij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avsketij wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Avsketij misses the target.
Devolver swings for the body but Avsketij moves out of range.
Devolver swings for the body but Avsketij moves out of range.
Avsketij throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avsketij with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Devolver jabs Avsketij right on the nose. Avsketij blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Avsketij slips a straight right by Devolver.
Devolver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avsketij manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Avsketij throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devolver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avsketij manages to avoid it.
Devolver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avsketij looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Devolver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avsketij manages to avoid it.
Avsketij is looking to clinch but Devolver is avoiding it.
Avsketij's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Avsketij duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Devolver misses the target.
Devolver throws a hook to the side of Avsketij's head but Avsketij sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch but Devolver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devolver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avsketij.
Devolver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avsketij lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Avsketij instigates a clinch.
Avsketij pushes Devolver back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avsketij lands with a right to the head.
Devolver throws a head punch that misses.
Devolver pushes Avsketij back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Avsketij lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avsketij.
Devolver tries to stall but Avsketij uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Avsketij takes a shot to the head.
Avsketij keeps control of Devolver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Devolver pushes Avsketij back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avsketij struggles to land a body shot inside as Devolver controls his hands. #T2#
Devolver misses with the head strike.
Devolver misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devolver works on Avsketij's body with a couple of short punches.
Devolver lands a shot to the body.
Devolver lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Devolver manages to break the clinch.
Devolver misses with a looping right.
Devolver cracks Avsketij with an open hand slap.
Devolver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avsketij uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch but Devolver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devolver throws out a counter right but Avsketij avoids it with no problem.
Avsketij misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avsketij lands a jab to Devolver's midsection.
Red Devolver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devolver slips a straight right by Avsketij.
Devolver cracks Avsketij with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Devolver misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Devolver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Devolver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avsketij tries to counter by clinching up but Devolver breaks away and moves out of range.
Avsketij scores with the left hand. Devolver knows he should have avoided that one.
Devolver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Avsketij on the side of the head.
Devolver swings for the body but Avsketij moves out of range.
Avsketij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Red Devolver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avsketij closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Devolver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devolver.
Avsketij just misses with a punch to the body.
Devolver scores with a nice head shot.
Avsketij thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Devolver misses.
Avsketij is looking to counter the offense by Devolver and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devolver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devolver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avsketij throws an off balance right hand
letting Devolver counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from Avsketij.
Avsketij lands a head shot.
Devolver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Devolver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avsketij fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avsketij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avsketij tries to clinch up.
Avsketij connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avsketij misses with a straight right.
Avsketij misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avsketij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devolver manages to avoid it.
Devolver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avsketij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avsketij throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devolver looks to score with a jab to the body but Avsketij is just out of range.
Avsketij connects with a body shot.#T2#
Avsketij displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devolver throws out the jab.
Devolver looks to land a combination. Avsketij sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Devolver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avsketij.
Avsketij fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devolver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Avsketij with a body shot.#CL#
Avsketij moves into the clinch.
Devolver is trying to break the clinch but Avsketij has him pressed against the ropes.
Avsketij works on Devolver's body with a couple of short punches.
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Devolver.
A hook to the body from Avsketij.
Devolver wants to break free but Avsketij has control.
Avsketij lands a body shot.
I was talking to Avsketij's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasily Avsketij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avsketij is working Devolver over against the ropes.
Avsketij lands an uppercut.
Devolver can't break the clinch.
Devolver tries to break free but Avsketij pushes him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Avsketij.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Avsketij dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Devolver scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Devolver gets tackled into the ropes by Avsketij. Avsketij maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Devolver breaks from the clinch.
Avsketij misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devolver.
Avsketij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devolver takes a swing at Avsketij's ribcage but misses.
Devolver swats away the attempt to clinch by Avsketij.
Devolver misses with a straight left.
Devolver throws a hook but Avsketij avoids it easily.
Devolver lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devolver cracks Avsketij with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Avsketij clinches with his opponent.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avsketij can't find room to land a body shot as Devolver controls the action.
Devolver blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Devolver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Avsketij ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avsketij steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devolver.
Avsketij throws a jab when Devolver was well out of range.
Devolver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Avsketij.
Devolver throws a hook but Avsketij avoids it easily.#CL#
Avsketij clinches up with Devolver and pushes him back against the ropes.
Avsketij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Devolver misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avsketij.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Avsketij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Devolver backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devolver.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Avsketij lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devolver tries to work over Avsketij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avsketij digs a right hand underneath Devolver's ribcage. Devolver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avsketij misses with the head strike. #T2##BC2#
Devolver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devolver throws a big shot that misses.
Devolver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avsketij throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Devolver does no damage.
A jab from Devolver does it's job there.
Avsketij misses with a hook.
Avsketij lands with a shot to the body.
Devolver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Devolver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avsketij moves in looking to clinch but Devolver pushes him off.
A big left from Avsketij misses.
Avsketij tests Devolver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avsketij lands with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Avsketij!
A less than humble Vasily Avsketij misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1#
El Hadary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
El Hadary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Hadary takes one to the side of the head.
Avsketij swings for the body but El Hadary moves out of range.
El Hadary doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avsketij takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avsketij throws out a powerful jab.
Avsketij throws a hook but El Hadary avoids it easily.
Avsketij dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avsketij on the wrong end of a nice jab.
El Hadary misses with a right hand
and Avsketij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Hadary lands a really nice looking cross but Avsketij seems unphased.
Avsketij swings for the body but El Hadary moves out of range.
Avsketij lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Avsketij swinging wildly here.
Avsketij throws a body shot but no joy.
Avsketij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Hadary defending well as Avsketij loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Hadary! But no joy.
El Hadary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avsketij was well out of range. Poor timing from El Hadary.
El Hadary avoids the body shot from Avsketij.
El Hadary throws a leg kick
and Avsketij counters with a nice uppercut.
El Hadary misses with an uppercut
and Avsketij counters with a one-two to the body.
Avsketij throws a body punch but El Hadary moves out of range. #T2#
El Hadary tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avsketij counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
El Hadary is rocked!
El Hadary misses with a lunging right hand
and Avsketij counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks El Hadary out cold! What a finish! Avsketij is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Avsketij!
Vasily Avsketij decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 50:Palmer Vs Buster
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Avsketij ducks under a wild hook from Watanabe.
A little feinted left hand from Avsketij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avsketij.
Watanabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watanabe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Watanabe feints and as Avsketij raises his hands in defense, Watanabe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watanabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Avsketij is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watanabe is controlling him.
Watanabe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Avsketij is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Watanabe is pushing Avsketij up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watanabe tries to work over Avsketij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Watanabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watanabe is trying to break the clinch but Avsketij is controlling him.
Watanabe blocks an uppercut.
Watanabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avsketij pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Avsketij moves into range and clinches up with Watanabe.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Avsketij.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watanabe tries to work over Avsketij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Watanabe breaks the clinch.
Watanabe ducks under a wild hook from Avsketij.#T2#
Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Watanabe misses the body punch
and Avsketij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avsketij keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasily Avsketij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shun Watanabe.
Watanabe scores with a shot to the body.
Watanabe throws a looping overhand right but Avsketij ducks down to avoid it.
Watanabe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avsketij.
Watanabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasily Avsketij is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avsketij has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Avsketij gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avsketij misses with a hook
and Watanabe counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Watanabe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Avsketij was covering up waiting for the punch and Watanabe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Avsketij keeping full guard, as Watanabe tries to pass. #T3#
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Avsketij keeps moving.
Avsketij is looking to stand up but Watanabe isn't so interested in that idea.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Avsketij blocks nicely.
Avsketij is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watanabe is controlling him.
Avsketij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avsketij is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watanabe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avsketij as he avoids it easily.
Avsketij tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Watanabe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avsketijs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watanabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watanabe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watanabe shoots in looking for a takedown but Avsketij manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watanabe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avsketij feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watanabes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avsketij lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shun Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Avsketij rushes Watanabe and presses him up against the cage.
Watanabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Watanabe lands a body punch.
Avsketij struggles to land a body shot inside as Watanabe controls his hands.
Watanabe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avsketij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Watanabe can turn it around.
Avsketij stops a takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Avsketij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Watanabe manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shun Watanabe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Watanabe misses.
Avsketij misses with a looping left.
Avsketij blocks a jab.
Avsketij was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Avsketij as Watanabe shoots in.
Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watanabe misses the shot to the body.
Watanabe misses with a left hand
and Avsketij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avsketij lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Watanabe misses its intended target.
Watanabe dodges the punch combination from Avsketij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Avsketij clinches.
A short left from Watanabe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Watanabe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Avsketij wants to stand but Watanabe is controlling the position. #T1#
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Avsketij keeps moving.
Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Avsketij is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Avsketij keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
Watanabe is working Avsketij over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avsketij will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avsketij is looking to stand up but Watanabe isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avsketij knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avsketij keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Watanabe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avsketij is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avsketij has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Avsketij avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Avsketij sitting in guard here, content to control.
Avsketij tries to free his leg and advance position but Watanabe is retaining full guard.
Avsketij wants to control from the top but Watanabe keeps moving.
Watanabe wants to hit a switch here but Avsketij passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Watanabe there! #T3#
Watanabe tries to reverse the position but Avsketij maintains control.
Avsketij sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avsketij blocks Watanabe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Avsketij takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Watanabe tries to lock up and control but Avsketij gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Watanabe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watanabe is still trying to improve position.
Avsketij tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Avsketij wants to control the pace but Watanabe is squirming around nicely.
Watanabe is looking to improve his position but Avsketij isn't that keen on the idea.
Avsketij controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watanabe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vasily Avsketij will probably get the nod.
That's time! Avsketij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Avsketij.
Watanabe misses with a lunging right hand
and Avsketij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avsketij closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watanabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watanabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Avsketij avoids them all with ease.
Watanabe throws a hook but Avsketij avoids it easily.
Avsketij lands a jab.
Avsketij is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Watanabe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Avsketij wants to stand back up but Watanabe manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe throws an elbow but Avsketij slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Watanabe prevents Avsketij from escaping the position.
An elbow from Watanabe crashes against the mat.
Watanabe prevents Avsketij from escaping the position.
Avsketij is looking to get back to his feet here but Watanabe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Avsketij's back.#SUB2#
Watanabe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Avsketij has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Watanabe struggling to land strikes to the head as Avsketij covers up.
Watanabe missing with strikes.
Avsketij is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Watanabe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Avsketij defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Watanabe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Avsketij is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Watanabe somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Watanabe throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Avsketij won't enjoy being in this position. Watanabe looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Avsketij is tapping - it's over boys! Watanabe picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shun Watanabe!
A relieved looking Shun Watanabe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vasily Avsketij was interviewed post fight and said 'Whuut!?!! In training it was going better. Shit '.

Event: UGD 45:Gallagher Vs Hart
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Avsketij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avsketij lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Avsketij checks it
and Avsketij counters with a one-two to the body.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Avsketij wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avsketij.
Avsketij looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avsketij bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Avsketij's front leg but catches the back leg as Avsketij tries to avoid it.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Avsketij sees coming a mile off.
Atunes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot by Avsketij.
Avsketij steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.#T1#
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avsketij lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
Avsketij misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Avsketij moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Avsketij was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab from Avsketij.
Atunes wants to slow Avsketij down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avsketij on the side of the head.
Avsketij moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Avsketij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avsketij is looking to clinch. #T2#
Atunes scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Avsketij's leg. Avsketij is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Atunes tries a quick counter leg kick but Avsketij is wise to it.
Avsketij fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
Avsketij swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Avsketij ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Avsketij.#T3#
Avsketij throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but Avsketij moves his leg out of the way.
Avsketij throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Avsketij waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Avsketij connects with a right hand. Atunes shakes it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Avsketij checks a leg kick.
Avsketij throws a poor cross that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes tries a low kick but Avsketij avoids it.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Avsketij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avsketij connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Avsketij.
Avsketij sets himself, and Atunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Avsketij avoids it this time.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avsketij misses with a wild combination.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avsketij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Avsketij sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Avsketij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Avsketij moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avsketij misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avsketij. That did some damage!
Avsketij is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avsketij keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes misses with a leg kick
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.
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 Vasily Avsketij will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes takes a swing at Avsketij's ribcage but misses.
Atunes connects with a body shot that sends Avsketij's belly button to the back.#CL#
Avsketij moves into the clinch.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avsketij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avsketij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Avsketij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avsketij scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes. #T1#
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avsketij is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avsketij. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Avsketij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes lands a right hook to the body.
Avsketij throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avsketij is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Atunes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avsketij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Atunes cracks Avsketij with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avsketij.#T2#
Good leg kick by Atunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avsketij scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Avsketij throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Avsketij moved out of range.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avsketij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.
Avsketij walks into a left hand.
Atunes misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Avsketij checks a leg kick. #T3#
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Avsketij sees coming a mile off.
Avsketij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avsketij scores with a shot to the body.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avsketij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Avsketij looks to clinch
and Atunes counters with a series of strikes. Avsketij will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
Vasily Avsketij's cut is getting worse.
Avsketij wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Avsketij scores with the left hand. Atunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Avsketij moved away.
Avsketij fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atunes checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Avsketij misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that Avsketij was not able to check.
Avsketij is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.
Avsketij misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Atunes.
Avsketij throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Avsketij ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Avsketij swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Atunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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#
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Avsketij counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atunes's knee momentarily.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes throws a low kick but Avsketij avoids it.
Atunes lands a jab to Avsketij's midsection.
Jab, jab by Avsketij - just one landing.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avsketij lands the left hand.
Avsketij misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Avsketij avoids it.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Avsketij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A low kick from Avsketij is predictable there #CL2#
and Atunes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Avsketij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avsketij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avsketij lands with a short shot to the head.
Avsketij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes.
Atunes wants to break free but Avsketij has control.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Avsketij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atunes backwards. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it. #BC2#
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avsketij throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Atunes digs a good body shot into Avsketij's ribs.
Avsketij avoids a kick to the body.
Avsketij throws a low kick but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Avsketij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Atunes shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Atunes throws the left hand but Avsketij avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Avsketij closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atunes has Avsketij pushed against the cage.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Avsketij is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good body shot from Atunes.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Avsketij fails to land.
Avsketij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards.
Atunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avsketij slips a jab from Atunes.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Avsketij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Avsketij checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avsketij.
Avsketij takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avsketij misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Avsketij finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Avsketij takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Avsketij is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes throws a nice looking combination but Avsketij bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avsketij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avsketij lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes misses the body punch
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.

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 Vasily Avsketij.
I think Avsketij 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leonardo Atunes!
A very excited looking Leonardo Atunes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Vasily Avsketij spoke after the fight, saying 'Whuut!?!! In training it was going better. Shit '.

Event: UGD 41:Shevchenko Vs Brazier
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Avsketij takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Avsketij gets a clinch.
Avsketij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avsketij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleshou backwards.
Fleshou lands a hook that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Fleshou avoiding damage.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleshou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleshou backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fleshou as the two fighters clinch.
Fleshou misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou is trying to maintain a safe position but Avsketij gets an underhook and turns Fleshou into the cage.
Fleshou trying to stall but Avsketij improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij misses with the head strike.
Fleshou can't find room to land a body shot as Avsketij controls the action.
Avsketij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avsketij lands a right hand.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Avsketij controls his hands. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avsketij.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the side of Avsketij's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
A left hand lands to the body for Fleshou.
Fleshou is leaning against Avsketij and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleshou.
Avsketij blocks a body shot from Fleshou.
Avsketij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fleshou.
Fleshou pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fleshou seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Avsketij misses with the head strike.
Avsketij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Fleshou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards.
Avsketij lands a shot to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleshou pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fleshou.
Fleshou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avsketij up against the cage.
Avsketij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avsketij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Avsketij controls his hands.
Fleshou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fleshou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with the head strike.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou taking a breather.
Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avsketij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avsketij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avsketij lands with a light punch inside.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avsketij's elbow.
Fleshou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avsketij.
Avsketij can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou controls the action.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleshou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Fleshou lands a body shot.
Avsketij misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Fleshou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou has a couple of punches blocked by Avsketij.
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!
Avsketij tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou avoids it by throwing Avsketij back against the cage.
Fleshou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with the head strike.
Avsketij can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou controls the action.
Avsketij digs a right hand into Fleshou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fleshou's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
Fleshou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avsketij tries to work over Fleshou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Avsketij will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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.
#R2#
Fleshou throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Avsketij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avsketij uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleshou.
A swing and a miss from Avsketij.
Fleshou ducks under a wild hook from Avsketij.
Fleshou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avsketij stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avsketij connects with the punch.#CL2#
Avsketij moves into the clinch successfully.
Avsketij struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleshou controls his hands.
Avsketij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avsketij lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fleshou.
Avsketij working aggressively here.
Fleshou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fleshou as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou. #T1#
Fleshou works on Avsketij's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleshou.
Avsketij misses with the head strike.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleshou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij digs a right hand into Fleshou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fleshou's gas tank.
Avsketij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasily Avsketij seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Fleshou.
Fleshou just leaning against Avsketij, taking a breather.
Fleshou lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Fleshou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fleshou lands with a light punch inside.
Fleshou lands a body shot.
Fleshou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avsketijs head.
Fleshou presses Avsketij against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fleshou lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleshou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou is struggling to control the position.
Avsketij prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou trying to stall but Avsketij improves his position.
Fleshou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avsketij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleshou can't find room to land a body shot as Avsketij controls the action.
Avsketij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avsketij working aggressively here.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the side of Avsketij's head.
Avsketij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avsketij misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou. #T3#
Fleshou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou trying to stall but Avsketij improves his position.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Fleshou.
Fleshou prevents a body shot from Avsketij.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avsketij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fleshou is leaning against Avsketij and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Avsketij.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Fleshou has a couple of punches blocked by Avsketij.
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleshou. #T4#
Fleshou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou is trying to maintain a safe position but Avsketij gets an underhook and turns Fleshou into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
Fleshou controlling the action here for a moment.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Avsketij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fleshou as the two fighters clinch.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Avsketij avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleshou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Fleshou effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stres Fleshou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Avsketij misses with a double jab.
Avsketij throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Avsketij has closed the distance and engaged Fleshou in a clinch.
Avsketij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avsketij's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avsketij's elbow.
Avsketij blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou lands with a right to the head.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou tries to work over Avsketij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avsketij backwards.
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!
Fleshou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avsketij up against the cage.
Fleshou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avsketij or not. #T1#
Fleshou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avsketij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fleshou's elbow.
Avsketij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Avsketij misses with the head strike.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Fleshou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avsketij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleshou backwards.
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleshou.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Fleshou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou has Avsketij pressed against the cage.
Fleshou can't find room to land a body shot as Avsketij controls the action. #T2#
Fleshou misses with the head strike.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Avsketij blocks it.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avsketij blocking some punches.
Fleshou stalls.
Fleshou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avsketij scores with a shoulder strike.
Avsketij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Fleshou.
Avsketij blocks a body shot from Fleshou.
A short uppercut from Fleshou.
Avsketij prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Avsketij scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij misses with the head strike.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
A short right from Avsketij.
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou lands with a left to the head.
Fleshou looking to slow down the pace here.
Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleshou.
Avsketij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Avsketij scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Avsketij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleshou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avsketij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avsketij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fleshou fails to land.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Avsketij's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleshou lands with a left to the head.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou.
Avsketij tries to work over Fleshou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avsketij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasily Avsketij!
Vasily Avsketij thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Avsketij blocks the low kick.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ray Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses the jab.
Avsketij swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avsketij swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avsketij throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Avsketij throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Lewis throws a lazy body kick
and Avsketij counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis throws a head kick but Avsketij moves out of range.
Avsketij doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avsketij blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avsketij.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Avsketij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avsketij slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avsketij! But no joy.#T1#
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Avsketij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avsketij misses with an uppercut.
Lewis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
Avsketij misses with a straight left.
Lewis tries to clinch but Avsketij moves out of range.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but Avsketij moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Avsketij moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Avsketij ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avsketij drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Avsketij counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avsketij throws out the jab.
Lewis thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avsketij looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Avsketij ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses the jab.
Avsketij was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avsketij steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Lewis.
A telegraphed right hand from Avsketij misses the target.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis scores with a sloppy right hand. Avsketij should have avoided that one.
Avsketij is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avsketij moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Lewis lunges at Avsketij with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avsketij's hand.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Avsketij moves away and avoids it.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Avsketij's head but Avsketij sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avsketij is looking for the big counter here.
Avsketij throws a chopping leg kick but Lewis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Avsketij with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Avsketij counters with a low kick, right behind Lewis 's knee.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis throws a front kick that sends Avsketij stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Avsketij was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avsketij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Avsketij misses with a low kick.
Lewis looks to clinch
and Avsketij counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avsketij throws a body shot but no joy.
Avsketij misses the jab.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Avsketij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avsketij jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Avsketij slips a jab from Lewis.
A nice side step and Avsketij releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avsketij slips under a jab.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Avsketij sees coming a mile off.
Avsketij looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avsketij lands the left hand.
Lewis throws a body punch but Avsketij moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Avsketij on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Avsketij coming out on top.
Lewis thuds his right hand into Avsketij's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Avsketij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Avsketij.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avsketij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avsketij! But no joy.
Avsketij defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Avsketij lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Avsketij scores with a decent looking hook.
Avsketij scores with a hook.
Avsketij jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Avsketij slips a jab from Lewis.
Avsketij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Avsketij displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avsketij throws out the jab.
Lewis swings for the body but Avsketij moves out of range.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
enabling Avsketij to counter with a crisp jab.
Avsketij lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Avsketij cracks Lewis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lewis falls backwards against the cage. Avsketij follows up with more strikes that drop Lewis to his knees. Avsketij keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lewis! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Avsketij!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasily Avsketij thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: G #41 STOLT vs MARVIN II
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Avsketij.
Duck scores with a leg kick.
Duck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Avsketij checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Avsketij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donald Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Duck closes the distance and clinches.
Duck missing with knees to the body.
Duck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avsketij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avsketij blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Avsketij.
Duck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avsketij is defending well for now.
Avsketij working aggressively here.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
Duck tries a knee to the head but Avsketij blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Duck tries a knee to the head but Avsketij blocks it.
Avsketij lands a hook that snaps the head of Duck backwards.
Duck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Avsketij avoids it.#T1#
Avsketij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Avsketij fails to land.
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Duck .
Avsketij throws a punch but it's blocked by Duck .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Duck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duck tries to land knees in the clinch but Avsketij avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Avsketij fails to land.
Duck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duck tries to land knees in the clinch but Avsketij avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Avsketij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duck is trying to maintain a safe position but Avsketij gets an underhook and turns Duck into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avsketij.
Duck avoiding damage.
Duck misses with a knee strike.
Avsketij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Duck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij lands a nice shot to the body.
Duck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Avsketij avoids it.#T2#
Duck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avsketij is defending well for now.
Avsketij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duck backwards.
Duck landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Avsketij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Avsketij's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duck with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Avsketij is working Duck over against the cage.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Duck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avsketij blocks it with crossed arms.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Avsketij managing to block the knees to the body from Duck .
Duck tries to land a knee to the head but Avsketij blocks with his arms.
Duck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij avoiding damage as Duck throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Avsketij. #T3#
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Avsketij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Avsketij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duck crunches a lovely knee into Avsketij's ribcage.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Avsketij scores with a shot to the side of Duck 's head.
Avsketij misses with some punches.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
Duck slows down the pace here.
Avsketij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij tries a body shot but Duck blocks it.
Duck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duck .
Duck scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Avsketij misses with a punch on the inside.
Avsketij swings wildly with an uppercut but Duck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avsketij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duck backwards.
Duck tries to land a knee to the head but Avsketij blocks with his arms.
Avsketij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duck backwards.
Duck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avsketij tries to work over Duck 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Avsketij.
A shot in the inside from Avsketij.
Avsketij managing to block the knees to the body from Duck .
Avsketij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Avsketij fails to land.
Duck is pushing Avsketij up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duck tries to land a knee to the head but Avsketij blocks with his arms.
Avsketij throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Avsketij dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Avsketij lands a really nice looking cross but Duck seems unphased.
Duck moves out of range as Avsketij strikes.
Avsketij moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avsketij.
Avsketij thuds a left hand into Duck 's body.
Duck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duck takes one to the chin there.
Avsketij clobbers Duck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Avsketij.#ROC#
Duck is rocked!
Avsketij lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duck 's sensitive parts.
Duck is still on wobbly legs! Can Avsketij finish him?
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!
Avsketij connects with a solid leg kick.
Duck is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Avsketij moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Avsketij!
A very excited looking Vasily Avsketij made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: G #34 STOLT vs ALEXIUS
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Avsketij tries to clinch but Alderich moves away
and Alderich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avsketij doesn't manage to clinch there - Alderich circles away.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick and Avsketij moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Avsketij misses.
Alderich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Avsketij checks it well.
Avsketij swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Avsketij counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alderich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Alderich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alderich digs a right hand underneath Avsketij's ribcage. Avsketij let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avsketij is looking to control Alderich's arms but Alderich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Avsketij has his back to the cage.
Alderich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Alderich breaks the clinch.
Alderich connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Avsketij forces Alderich back against the cage and clinches.
Avsketij looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Alderich pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Alderich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avsketij gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alderich is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB#
Alderich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Avsketij escapes and throws Alderich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Avsketij wants to control but Alderich is keeping him busy.
Alderich trying to remain calm as Avsketij controls from the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alderich struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avsketij wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Avsketij working away.
Alderich prevents Avsketij from moving into mount.
Alderich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alderich looking for submissions off his back.
Avsketij is trying to control. Alderich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Alderich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avsketij pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Avsketij 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. #SUB#
Alderich actively working from the bottom here.
Avsketij wants to take a breather but Alderich is having none of it.
Alderich moves into full guard.
Alderich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alderich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alderich is pulling down on Avsketij's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Avsketij avoids the body shot from Alderich.
Avsketij keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alderich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alderich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alderich misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alderich.#CUT#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Alderich misses with a wild body shot.
Alderich misses with a low kick.
Avsketij wants to counter with a clinch but Alderich pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Avsketij clinches up with Alderich and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Alderich pulls guard successfully.
Avsketij wants to control from the top but Alderich keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Alderich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Avsketij. That snapped Alderich's head back.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alderich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avsketij wants to clinch.
Alderich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avsketij keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alderich lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avsketij checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alderich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avsketij wants to clinch.#T1#
Alderich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avsketij looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avsketij gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alderich. That's going to slow Avsketij down.
Alderich just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avsketij is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Avsketij wants to clinch
and Alderich counters with a good low kick that Avsketij was not able to check.
Alderich connects with a leg kick. Avsketij looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avsketij moves in looking to clinch but Alderich pushes him off.
Alderich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liber Alderich is winning the standup battle so far.
Avsketij takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avsketij looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avsketij keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Avsketij tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alderich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alderich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avsketij fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alderich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avsketij avoids the body shot from Alderich.
Avsketij wants to counter the offense by Alderich and move into the clinch position.
Alderich circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Avsketij takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alderich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avsketij wants to clinch
and Alderich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Alderich does it's job there.
Alderich tries a head kick but it misses.
Avsketij looks to clinch
and Alderich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avsketij darts in trying to clinch
and Alderich counters with a thumping low kick.
Alderich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avsketij can do to turn this around?#T3#
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Alderich throws a shot to the body.
Alderich lands with a slapping head kick.
Avsketij avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Avsketij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Alderich tenderised Avsketij's leg. Avsketij is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alderich throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Avsketij counters by clinching up.
Alderich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alderich tries to throw a body punch but Avsketij avoids it by throwing Alderich back against the cage.
Alderich misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Alderich manages to pull guard.
Avsketij trying to control but Alderich is working from the bottom.
Alderich pulls Avsketij in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Alderich working a defensive guard but Avsketij passes into half guard.
Avsketij is looking to take a break and control but Alderich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avsketij moves into full mount! Alderich won't be happy about that!
Alderich tries to hold on but Avsketij postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderich is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Alderich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Avsketij closes the distance but Alderich moves to the side
and Alderich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alderich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alderich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alderich throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Avsketij counter with a right hand.
Alderich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avsketij is looking to clinch.
Alderich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Avsketij checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avsketij closes the distance but Alderich moves to the side
and Alderich counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avsketij! But no joy.#CL2#
Avsketij drives through and clinches with Alderich against the cage.
Avsketij's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alderich presses Avsketij against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avsketij is trying to maintain a safe position but Alderich gets an underhook and turns Avsketij into the cage.#T1#
Avsketij controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Alderich jumps guard.
Avsketij trying to control the position from guard on top but Alderich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alderich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avsketij is aware though and is defending well.
Avsketij looking to sit in guard and control but Alderich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Avsketij keeping moving, preventing Alderich from controlling successfully.
Alderich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avsketij is keeping the position for now.
Alderich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vasily Avsketij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alderich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Avsketij is trying to get back to his feet.
Alderich is looking to take a break and control but Avsketij is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alderich is really struggling to control Avsketij but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Alderich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Alderich tries for a kimura but Avsketij is defending well. #SUB#
Alderich swings around for an armbar but Avsketij sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alderich's guard.#SUB#
Alderich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Alderich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avsketij defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Alderich is looking for a triangle but Avsketij pushes his legs off easily.
Avsketij must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alderich trying to keep a closed guard but Avsketij is proving a slippery customer.
Liber Alderich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alderich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Liber Alderich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alderich, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liber Alderich!
A relieved looking Liber Alderich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Vasily Avsketij had this to say: 'Whuut!?!! In training it was going better. Shit '.

Event: G #25JEBE vs KARTER
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Lelono avoids the body shot from Avsketij.
Avsketij fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lelono throws a counter combo.
Lelono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch but Lelono swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Avsketij has closed the distance and engaged Lelono in a clinch.
Lelono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avsketij gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lelono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avsketij avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lelono tries for a takedown but Avsketij manages to get underhooks.
Vasily Avsketij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Lelono.
Lelono wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Avsketij.
Stalling in the clinch from Avsketij.
Avsketij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Avsketij.
Avsketij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Avsketij on the inside. #T1#
Lelono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lelono is trying to drag Avsketij to the mat but Avsketij just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lelono is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avsketij is defending well.
Avsketij displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lelono up against the cage.
Avsketij scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Lelono manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Avsketij clinches.
Avsketij is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lelono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Avsketij after a bit of a struggle.
Lelono wants a takedown but no success here.
Avsketij just leaning against Lelono, taking a breather.
Lelono goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avsketij prevents it.
A short left from Avsketij. #T2#
Avsketij lands a hook that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
Lelono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avsketij pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Avsketij moves into the clinch.
Avsketij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avsketij stalling.
Avsketij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avsketij stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lelono has had enough of the clinch but Avsketij keeps him there for the moment.
Lelono can't get the takedown.
Lelono's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avsketij struggles to land a body shot inside as Lelono controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Avsketij.
Avsketij lands a nice shot to the body.
Avsketij manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Lelono wants a takedown but no success here.
Avsketij digs a right hand into Lelono's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lelono's gas tank.
Lelono tries to score a body lock takedown but Avsketij shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lelono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Avsketij.
Lelono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avsketij lands with a right to the head.
Lelono is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lelono looks winded!
Avsketij gets underhooks to prevent Lelono's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Avsketij prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Avsketij.
Avsketij is pressed up against the cage. Lelono has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avsketij down to the mat. Avsketij avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Avsketij stalks Lelono and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lelono's face. Lelono staggers backwards, shaken.#T4##CL#
Avsketij fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lelono, pushing him back against the cage.
Avsketij leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avsketij stops a takedown attempt from Lelono.
A short right from Avsketij.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lelono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avsketij pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lelono has Avsketij pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avsketij manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lelono wants a takedown.
Avsketij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lelono or not.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avsketij stops a takedown attempt from Lelono.
Avsketij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
The referee calls for Avsketij to work.
Avsketij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avsketij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avsketij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Avsketij dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Avsketij clinches with his opponent.
Avsketij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lelono can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Avsketij.
Lelono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lelono has Avsketij pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avsketij manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Avsketij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avsketij lands a hook that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
Still in the clinch, Avsketij scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Avsketij.
Lelono tries to score a body lock takedown but Avsketij shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasily Avsketij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Lelono.#BC2#
Lelono breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Avsketij clinches.
Avsketij stalls.
Avsketij dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avsketij.
Stalling in the clinch from Avsketij. #T1#
Avsketij prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lelono is breathing heavily.
Avsketij is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee calls for Avsketij to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avsketij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avsketij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avsketij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Avsketij.
Avsketij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avsketij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avsketij is pushing Lelono up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Avsketij.
Avsketij stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Avsketij pushes Lelono back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Avsketij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avsketij lands with a left to the head.
Lelono is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avsketij lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avsketij.
Lelono tries to break the clinch but Avsketij is controlling the position.
Lelono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avsketij avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Avsketij's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avsketij taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avsketij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avsketij lands a nice uppercut.
Vasily Avsketij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Avsketij.
Avsketij slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Avsketij for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Avsketij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lelono is trying to drag Avsketij to the mat but Avsketij just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avsketij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lelono backwards. #T3#
Lelono has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Avsketij after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Avsketij.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
Avsketij gets underhooks to prevent Lelono's takedown attempt.
Avsketij avoiding damage.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
Lelono is working for takedown but Avsketij is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avsketij.
Avsketij has Lelono pressed against the cage.
Avsketij pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avsketij gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Avsketij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Avsketij.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avsketij.
Lelono is trying to drag Avsketij to the mat but Avsketij just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Lelono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avsketij avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Avsketij is stalling here.
A short right from Avsketij.
Avsketij prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lelono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avsketij fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Avsketij clinches with his opponent.
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!
Avsketij lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lelono wants a takedown but no success here.
Lelono tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Avsketij dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Avsketij lands a jab.
Avsketij fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Avsketij has managed to clinch.
Lelono tries for a takedown but Avsketij manages to get underhooks.
Avsketij lands a shot to the body.
Avsketij lands with a light punch inside.
Avsketij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avsketij is working Lelono over against the cage.
Lelono can't get the takedown.
Lelono wants to take the fight to the mat but Avsketij manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vasily Avsketij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Lelono.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avsketij.
Avsketij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lelono is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avsketij is defending well.
Avsketij lands an uppercut.
Lelono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avsketij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avsketij lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Lelono is rocked!#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Avsketij.
Lelono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avsketij gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avsketij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Avsketij.
Stalling in the clinch from Avsketij.
Avsketij is pressed up against the cage. Lelono has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avsketij down to the mat. Avsketij avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Avsketij closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Avsketij.
Avsketij working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Avsketij - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Avsketij taking a breather.
Lelono tries to score a body lock takedown but Avsketij shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Lelono tries to score a body lock takedown but Avsketij shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Avsketij.
Avsketij lands with a left to the head.
Avsketij lands a nice uppercut.
Avsketij manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lelono goes for a takedown attempt but Avsketij pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Avsketij takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lelono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avsketij gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Avsketij. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avsketij just leaning against Lelono, taking a breather.
Avsketij seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vasily Avsketij.
Lelono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lelono circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Avsketij rushes Lelono and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lelono is looking for a takedown.
Avsketij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avsketij gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lelono.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avsketij.
Avsketij stops a takedown attempt from Lelono.
Avsketij lands a body shot. #T4#
Avsketij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avsketij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avsketij stalling against the cage.
Avsketij slowing the pace effectively.
Avsketij lands a shoulder strike.
Avsketij prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lelono is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avsketij is defending well.
Joko Lelono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avsketij.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avsketij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lelonos head.
Lelono is still on wobbly legs! Can Avsketij finish him?
Avsketij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avsketij prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Avsketij.
Avsketij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lelono works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Avsketij.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Avsketij!
After the fight, Vasily Avsketij was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GENERATION #19 BLACK vs STEIN
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Avsketij tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avsketij is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avsketij looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Avsketij closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action. #T1#
Avsketij looking to stall.
Maverick throws a punch but it's blocked by Avsketij.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Maverick can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Maverick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maverick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avsketij is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avsketij is pressed up against the cage. Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avsketij down to the mat. Avsketij avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avsketij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
Maverick feinted with a counter takedown.
Maverick throws the left hand but Avsketij avoids the punch easily.#T2##CL2#
Avsketij closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Avsketij blocks an uppercut.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Avsketij misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avsketij defends it nicely.
Avsketij is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Avsketij pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Maverick looking for a takedown.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maverick lands an uppercut.
Avsketij prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avsketij is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Avsketij fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avsketij tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Nice cross by Maverick.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avsketij but Avsketij pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick tries to bum rush Avsketij with a series of wild strikes but Avsketij uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avsketij is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ester Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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#
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Maverick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avsketij looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maverick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avsketij keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Maverick.
Avsketij is pushing Maverick's head away, looking to escape. Maverick manages to hold on to the position though.
Maverick landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Maverick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij defending against the ground and pound.
Maverick is looking to take a break and control but Avsketij is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avsketij can do to turn this around?
Avsketij taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Avsketij wants to get back to his feet but Maverick drags him back down.
Maverick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Avsketij managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maverick.
Maverick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maverick trying to control the position but Avsketij is working away.
Maverick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Avsketij is avoiding damage well.
Maverick cracks Avsketij with a big elbow.
Maverick throwing strikes but Avsketij manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Avsketij content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Avsketij working away.#T2#
Maverick is looking to regain half guard here but Avsketij keeps moving and retains side control.
Avsketij controls the position from side control.
Maverick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Avsketij is not content to let Maverick control the position.
Maverick misses with a head shot. Avsketij uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maverick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avsketij works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avsketij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maverick stands up over Avsketij, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avsketij is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Avsketij keeps moving.
Maverick throws an elbow that misses. Avsketij uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maverick's guard. Nice move by Avsketij!#REVB#
Maverick wants to hit a switch here but Avsketij passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maverick there!
Avsketij controlling his opponent. #T4#
Maverick is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick tries to hold on but Avsketij postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ester Maverick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maverick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Maverick shoots in and bounces Avsketij off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ester Maverick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avsketij works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick stops Avsketij from standing up.
Maverick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maverick trying to control but Avsketij is working from the bottom.
Avsketij wants to get back to his feet but Maverick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Maverick works over Avsketij with some ground and pound from guard.
Maverick with a nice head shot there.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Avsketij preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick throws a big elbow that misses.
Maverick is working Avsketij over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avsketij utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maverick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasily Avsketij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avsketij can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Maverick throws a strike but Avsketij rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maverick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avsketij is one step ahead there.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ester Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avsketij trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Avsketij must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Maverick looking to control.
Maverick 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.
Maverick is really struggling to control Avsketij but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Maverick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avsketij is aware though and is defending well.
Maverick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avsketij stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Ester Maverick has been cut.#T4#
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avsketij.
Avsketij walks into a stiff left hand from Maverick.
Maverick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Avsketij counter with a right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ester Maverick!
In defeat, Vasily Avsketij stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whuut!?!! In training it was going better. Shit '.

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