Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ICS 30
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Elkemenchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkemenchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkemenchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in and bounces Wilder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elkemenchi postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Elkemenchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkemenchi.
Wilder controls Elkemenchi momentarily but Elkemenchi frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder wants to stand and escape but Elkemenchi is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkemenchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elkemenchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wilder shoots for a double leg takedown but Elkemenchi sprawls well. He's pushed Wilder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
Elkemenchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ROC#
Wilder is rocked!
Elkemenchi is trying to control. Wilder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wilder is defending against the submission attempts here by Elkemenchi.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Wilder is staying active underneath Elkemenchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilder wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilder scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Wilder clinches up with Elkemenchi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Elkemenchi lands a takedown into guard. #T4#
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Elkemenchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilder's head.
Elkemenchi cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVB#
Wilder preventing the sweep.
Elkemenchi is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elkemenchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Elkemenchi controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
Wilder is stalling in the full guard.
Elkemenchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Elkemenchi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wilder trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Wilder is stalling in the full guard.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkemenchi is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkemenchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Elkemenchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Wilder clinches.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elkemenchi smiles and moves away.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elkemenchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilder doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elkemenchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
As Elkemenchi backs off Wilder throws a huge counter combo but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it all.
Elkemenchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Elkemenchi settles back down.
Wilder shoots for a double leg takedown but Elkemenchi sprawls well. He's pushed Wilder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Wilder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elkemenchi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Elkemenchi is in close to Wilder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkemenchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilder is controlling Elkemenchi's posture.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elkemenchi has passed into side control.
Elkemenchi working away.
Wilder taking a bit of punishment here - Elkemenchi scoring with strikes.
Wilder manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder moves into full guard.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that second round.
That's time! Elkemenchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Elkemenchi with that takedown attempt.
Wilder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi circles away.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi scores with a decent looking hook.
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elkemenchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilder.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Elkemenchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkemenchi looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilder tries to clinch up.
Elkemenchi catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkemenchi is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Elkemenchi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Elkemenchi dives in and scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #T2#
Elkemenchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Elkemenchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi is chipping away with strikes.
Elkemenchi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder sneaks back into half guard.
Elkemenchi is nestled in close to Wilder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Elkemenchi working over Wilder with some ground and pound. Wilder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilder is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
Elkemenchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Elkemenchi works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Elkemenchi lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilder is trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi controls the position.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder is trying to improve his position.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi looks up at the clock and then as Wilder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Elkemenchi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkemenchi, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
A very excited looking Evgeni Elkemenchi 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: ICS 23
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi is out of range.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Elkemenchi.
A slow jab from Schmidt misses its intended target.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Elkemenchi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
A slow jab from Elkemenchi misses its intended target.
Crunch! Schmidt slams his shin into Elkemenchi's torso.
Schmidt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elkemenchi's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick which misses Schmidt's front leg but catches the back leg as Schmidt tries to avoid it.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick
and Schmidt counters with a nice body kick.
Schmidt slips a straight right by Elkemenchi.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkemenchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
Schmidt cracks the inside of Elkemenchi's front leg. #T1#
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Dieter Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Elkemenchi.#TD#
Elkemenchi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schmidt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmidt is trying to control Elkemenchi's posture but Elkemenchi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Elkemenchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Elkemenchi is keen to just control but Schmidt is a slippery customer.
Elkemenchi with the ground and pound but Schmidt uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Schmidt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmidt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elkemenchi pushes down on Schmidt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Elkemenchi there.
Schmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schmidt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmidt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Schmidt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Schmidt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elkemenchi has control of Schmidt's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schmidt stands and throws Elkemenchi's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Schmidt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidt.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elkemenchi throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Elkemenchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmidt as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Schmidt catches Elkemenchi right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmidt should have avoided that one.
Schmidt tries to work over Elkemenchi's front leg with a kick but Elkemenchi checks it.
Elkemenchi jabs Schmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
Elkemenchi misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body kick.
Elkemenchi lands a jab.
Elkemenchi shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, jab by Schmidt - just one landing.
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmidt. That's going to slow Elkemenchi down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt feints and then cracks Elkemenchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elkemenchi down.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Schmidt scores with a nice right hand.
Elkemenchi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmidt works over Elkemenchi's head and body with a nice combination.
Schmidt misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Elkemenchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Elkemenchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elkemenchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schmidt scores with a nice body kick.
Elkemenchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schmidt is looking to score with low kicks.
Elkemenchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmidt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range. #TD#
Elkemenchi gets a double leg takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmidt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Schmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elkemenchi looking to sit in guard and control but Schmidt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Elkemenchi pulls Schmidt in close to prevent any damage.
Elkemenchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Elkemenchi keeping full guard, as Schmidt tries to pass. #SU2#
Schmidt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elkemenchi checks a leg kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmidt as he avoids it easily.
Schmidt lands a really nice looking cross but Elkemenchi seems unphased.
Elkemenchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elkemenchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Elkemenchi with a jab.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elkemenchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schmidt jabs at Elkemenchi's body.
Schmidt lands the left hand.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Elkemenchi there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Elkemenchi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schmidt just manages to avoid it.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
Elkemenchi lands the left hand.
Schmidt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping right.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Elkemenchi moved away.
Schmidt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Schmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi scores with a one two! Schmidt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt is looking to slow Elkemenchi down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt wants to slow Elkemenchi down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmidt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Elkemenchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elkemenchi down.
Elkemenchi connects with a crisp jab.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
Schmidt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Schmidt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook.
A head kick from Schmidt lands but Elkemenchi takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
Elkemenchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Elkemenchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Schmidt. That snapped Elkemenchi's head back.
That kick from Schmidt tenderised Elkemenchi's leg. Elkemenchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Schmidt. That snapped Elkemenchi's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Elkemenchi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Schmidt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Elkemenchi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Schmidt!
In his post fight interview, Dieter Schmidt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICS 14
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Angliese misses with a wild combination.
Angliese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angliese.
A punch lands to the side of Angliese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkemenchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anglieses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Angliese looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Angliese tried to counter with a leg kick but Elkemenchi avoided it.
Angliese takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Angliese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angliese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight left.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy body shot
and Angliese counters with a straight right hand.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Angliese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkemenchi fails with the takedown
enabling Angliese to counter with a crisp jab.
Angliese blocks a jab.
Elkemenchi scores with a hook.
Angliese throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angliese as he jumps to the side.
Angliese went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Angliese cracks Elkemenchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
A left and a right from Elkemenchi both land. Nice combination.
Angliese wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
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!#TD2#
Elkemenchi drives through with a takedown into Angliese's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Elkemenchi prevents Angliese from getting back to his feet.
Elkemenchi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Angliese keeps moving.
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elkemenchi postures up in Angliese's guard and throws a big left but Angliese blocks it.
Angliese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkemenchi is controlling him.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet but Elkemenchi passes into half guard.
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Angliese defends it. #T3#
Angliese tries to kick Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Elkemenchi is pressing down on Angliese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angliese is holding on for now.
Elkemenchi is still trying to improve position.
Elkemenchi winds up and cracks Angliese with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Angliese keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elkemenchi is looking to stall here but Angliese recovers full guard.
Elkemenchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elkemenchi throws an elbow that misses. Angliese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elkemenchi's guard. Nice move by Angliese!#REVR##SU#
Angliese decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut. Angliese saw that one coming.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Angliese's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
Angliese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angliese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elkemenchi.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Angliese throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi is looking to chop away at Angliese's legs.
Bo Angliese is winning the standup battle so far.
Angliese slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi checks a low kick from Angliese.
Angliese moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromElkemenchi.
Good exchange - Elkemenchi coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut. Angliese saw that one coming.
Elkemenchi loads up on a big right hand but Angliese slips the punch.
Angliese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkemenchi.
Angliese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1##TD2#
Angliese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkemenchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Angliese keeps moving.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angliese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angliese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angliese keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet but Elkemenchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Angliese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angliese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bo Angliese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angliese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angliese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkemenchi throws a nice looking combination but Angliese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
Elkemenchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi blocks a head kick by Angliese.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Angliese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angliese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angliese walks into a straight right hand from Elkemenchi.
Angliese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Elkemenchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angliese. That did some damage!
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses
and Angliese counters with a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
Angliese lands a jab to the nose.
Angliese lands with a right hand.
Angliese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angliese slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Angliese looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
Angliese takes one to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Angliese's midsection.#T4#
Elkemenchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Angliese misses.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angliese as he avoids it easily.
Angliese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angliese defending well as Elkemenchi loads up on a big left hand.
Angliese throws a combination. Elkemenchi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Angliese defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Angliese into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Angliese is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
Angliese is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elkemenchi is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angliese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkemenchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angliese manages to avoid it.
Angliese half committed to a counter leg kick.
Elkemenchi throws a chopping leg kick but Angliese manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Angliese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elkemenchi goes for a double leg but Angliese avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angliese continues to drive forward.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Angliese's head but Angliese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Angliese misses the target.
Angliese scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angliese's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angliese misses with an uppercut.
Angliese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkemenchi.
Angliese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
Angliese moves out of range as Elkemenchi strikes.#T1#
Elkemenchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Angliese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkemenchi.
Angliese throwing a counter right hand but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Angliese connects with the punch.
Elkemenchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkemenchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angliese counters with a series of strikes. Elkemenchi will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angliese throws a shot from downtown. Elkemenchi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkemenchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Angliese finish him?
Elkemenchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Angliese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
Elkemenchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but Angliese moved out of range nicely.
Angliese lands a head shot.
Angliese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkemenchi scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Elkemenchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angliese pushes Elkemenchi away with a front kick.
Angliese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Angliese lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Angliese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elkemenchi connects with a looping right hand.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Angliese.
Angliese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Angliese misses with a combination
and Elkemenchi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Angliese finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Elkemenchi connects with the punch.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Angliese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elkemenchi misses the body punch
letting Angliese counter with a right hand.
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Angliese counters with a three punch combo that has Elkemenchi backing up. Elkemenchi nods at Angliese to acknowledge the strikes.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Angliese throws out the jab.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angliese as he jumps to the side.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Angliese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Angliese throws a shot from downtown. Elkemenchi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bo Angliese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
No joy there for Elkemenchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkemenchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angliese circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Angliese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut
and Angliese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkemenchi misses with a combination
and Angliese counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkemenchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angliese blocks a jab.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Angliese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angliese appears to be looking for a big counter.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Angliese tries to land a body kick
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Elkemenchi.
Angliese takes one to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Well Elkemenchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bo Angliese spoke after the fight, saying 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.

Event: ICS 11
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Conforto slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.#TD2#
Elkemenchi scores with a takedown into Conforto's guard.
Elkemenchi works over Conforto with some ground and pound from guard.
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto is looking to stand up but Elkemenchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Elkemenchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi forces his way into half guard.
Elkemenchi tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it. #ES#
Conforto manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi won't allow Conforto to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Elkemenchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully. #ES#
Conforto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Elkemenchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Elkemenchi is trying to force a seperation but Conforto has the dominant position.
Conforto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Conforto lands a slapping body shot.
Elkemenchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elkemenchi. That's going to slow Conforto down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conforto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elkemenchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Elkemenchi throws out a leg kick but Conforto moves out of range and Elkemenchi only half commits.
Conforto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Conforto throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi moved away.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Conforto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conforto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Conforto is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Elkemenchi. #TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elkemenchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi prevents Conforto from standing back up. #T3#
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkemenchi is controlling him. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkemenchi defends well.#ES#
Conforto wriggles free and stands up. #T4##CL#
Conforto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Conforto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conforto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Conforto clinches. #BC#
Conforto breaks from the clinch.
Conforto walks into a left hand.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Conforto.
Billy Conforto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conforto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkemenchi.
Conforto slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
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!
Elkemenchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.
Conforto scores with a jab to the body.
Conforto misses with a two punch combination.
Elkemenchi digs a good body shot into Conforto's ribs.
Conforto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.
Conforto throws a front kick aimed at Elkemenchi's knee but Elkemenchi avoids it well.
Conforto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a single leg into guard. Conforto didn't expect that. #ES#
Conforto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Billy Conforto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Conforto tries to sprawl out of it but Elkemenchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conforto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkemenchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but Conforto avoids the punch easily.
Conforto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Conforto moves to clinch but Elkemenchi breaks away
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Conforto.
Conforto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkemenchi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkemenchi.
Conforto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conforto wants it to stay on the feet.
Elkemenchi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Elkemenchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Conforto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elkemenchi missing with a left hand there. Conforto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkemenchi misses the jab.
Elkemenchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Conforto.
Elkemenchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conforto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Conforto scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but Conforto avoids the punch easily.
Conforto is looking for a counter combo.
Conforto is looking to clinch.
Conforto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkemenchi swings for the body but Conforto moves out of range.
A jab from Elkemenchi finds it's way through Conforto's defenses.
Conforto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conforto wants to clinch up but Elkemenchi keeps it at a distance.
Conforto connects with a body shot.
Elkemenchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elkemenchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conforto in his tracks.
Elkemenchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Conforto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elkemenchi scores with a one two! Conforto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Elkemenchi.
Conforto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Conforto gets a clinch.
Conforto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elkemenchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Conforto.
Conforto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkemenchi has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billy Conforto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conforto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Conforto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conforto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conforto.
Elkemenchi shoots for a takedown but Conforto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Conforto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elkemenchi lands a head shot.
Elkemenchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Conforto should have avoided that one.
Conforto moves to clinch but Elkemenchi breaks away
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conforto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elkemenchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conforto connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conforto defending well as Elkemenchi loads up on a big left hand.
Conforto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conforto slips under a jab.
Conforto throws a big counter combination but Elkemenchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Conforto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi is looking to chop away at Conforto's legs.
Conforto throws a low kick but Elkemenchi avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Elkemenchi misses.
Conforto tries to clinch but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Elkemenchi feints a counter leg kick.
Conforto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elkemenchi.
Conforto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elkemenchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conforto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elkemenchi goes for a double leg but Conforto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conforto continues to drive forward.
Conforto throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Conforto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elkemenchi's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conforto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Conforto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Conforto ducked under it nicely.
Conforto throws a chopping leg kick but Elkemenchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
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 Billy Conforto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Conforto throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Conforto connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elkemenchi throws a right hand that misses
and Conforto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conforto catches Elkemenchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elkemenchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conforto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conforto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conforto lands a head shot.#CL#
Conforto clinches with his opponent.
Conforto has had enough of the clinch but Elkemenchi keeps him there for the moment.
Conforto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conforto struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Elkemenchi keeps control of Conforto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Elkemenchi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elkemenchi manages to end up in side control.
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!
Elkemenchi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Elkemenchi tries to score with some ground and pound. Conforto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elkemenchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Conforto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elkemenchi is controlling him well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Elkemenchi coming out on top.#T3#
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conforto defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Conforto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conforto misses with a two punch combination.
Conforto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elkemenchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Conforto delivers a nice body kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Conforto.
Conforto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Conforto.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
Conforto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Elkemenchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conforto tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elkemenchi is out of range and Conforto settles back down. #CL#
Conforto closes the distance and pushes Elkemenchi back into the cage.
Conforto is trying to break free.#T4##BC#
Conforto breaks the clinch.
Conforto tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by Conforto.
A punch lands to the side of Elkemenchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkemenchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conforto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conforto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkemenchi.
As Elkemenchi looks to move away, Conforto throws a big counter combo but Elkemenchi just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi scores with a nice right hand.
Conforto drops his hands momentarily and Elkemenchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Conforto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conforto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Conforto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi slips a jab and a cross from Conforto.
A jab from Elkemenchi does it's job there.
Conforto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Billy Conforto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conforto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Conforto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conforto, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Conforto!
Billy Conforto gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2020

#R1#
Rodrigez misses with a shot to the body
and Rodrigez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigez tries to clinch up.
Rodrigez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi circles away.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elkemenchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigez.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elkemenchi.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown attempt
and Elkemenchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Rodrigez is rocked!
Elkemenchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigez's head.
Rodrigez is still on wobbly legs! Can Elkemenchi finish him?
Rodrigez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elkemenchi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rodrigez out cold! What a finish! Elkemenchi 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 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Elkemenchi pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Tarlac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tarlac has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarlac. That's going to slow Elkemenchi down.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac with a hook.
Elkemenchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Elkemenchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarlac duly obliges.
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkemenchi circles away. #T1##CL2#
Tarlac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarlac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkemenchi.
Tarlac tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tarlac closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch.
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Elkemenchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elkemenchi backs up against the cage.
Tarlac tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Tarlac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Elkemenchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarlac on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarlac's guard now, I'm sure.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Tarlac blocks nicely. #T2#
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlac is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac wants to stand up but Elkemenchi is controlling him.
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlac is retaining full guard.
Elkemenchi stops Tarlac from standing up.
Elkemenchi looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlac is looking to stand up but Elkemenchi won't let him.
Elkemenchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Elkemenchi is looking to stand up but Tarlac isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarlac wanted to stand there but Elkemenchi had control of the position. #SU2#
Tarlac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tarlac tries to work over Elkemenchi's front leg with a kick but Elkemenchi checks it.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkemenchi should have avoided that one.
Tarlac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Tarlac scores with a nice right hand.
Tarlac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Tarlac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tarlac looks for the body kick but Elkemenchi saw that one coming.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Elkemenchi has a takedown stuffed.
As Elkemenchi backs off Tarlac throws a huge counter combo but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it all.
Tarlac is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elkemenchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Elkemenchi tries to move into range but Tarlac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Elkemenchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarlac on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarlac's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Tarlac manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elkemenchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Elkemenchi pushes him off.
Elkemenchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elkemenchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tarlac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarlac lands a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Tarlac misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarlac as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkemenchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarlac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elkemenchi.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkemenchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elkemenchi half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Elkemenchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tarlac blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkemenchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Tarlac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Elkemenchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses. #T2#
Tarlac scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tarlac is looking to break free of the clinch but Elkemenchi has double underhooks.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tarlac won't allow it. #BC#
Elkemenchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elkemenchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlac connects with a right hand. Elkemenchi shakes it off.
Elkemenchi misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkemenchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac lands with a cross.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Elkemenchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlac circles away.
Tarlac feints a counter leg kick.
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarlac lands a two punch combo.
Tarlac throws a leg kick #TD#
and Elkemenchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi stands and throws Tarlac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Elkemenchi landing strikes.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Tarlac is working away.
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tarlac down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi working the ground and pound from side control.#T4##SUB#
Elkemenchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlac, who protects the arm well.
Elkemenchi landing strikes.
Elkemenchi is putting a hurting on Tarlac here, landing some big shots from side control.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Tarlac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarlac wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlac keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarlac moves away.
Tarlac 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.
Elkemenchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarlac to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elkemenchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Elkemenchi moves out of range. #TD#
Tarlac gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi passes Tarlac's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Elkemenchi there.
Tarlac is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarlac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Tarlac is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlac pushes Elkemenchi off looking to stand but Elkemenchi dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Elkemenchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #ES2#
Tarlac has one foot on Elkemenchi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tarlac moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elkemenchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elkemenchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tarlac scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elkemenchi in his tracks.
Elkemenchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Elkemenchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkemenchi circles away.
Tarlac moves away from the strike by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elkemenchi.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses. #T4#
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tarlac forces Elkemenchi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks the clinch.
Elkemenchi misses with a wild combination.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi cracks Tarlac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarlac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlac, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Tarlac against the cage but Tarlac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!
Our winner, Vladimir Tarlac, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elkemenchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elkemenchi.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
Elkemenchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkemenchi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raharuhi is fending him off so far but Elkemenchi persists. Nope, Raharuhi circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook
and Raharuhi counters with a left to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but Raharuhi gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the ropes.
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Elkemenchi was well out of range.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Elkemenchi walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi motions for Elkemenchi to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkemenchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Elkemenchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raharuhi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Elkemenchi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raharuhi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Raharuhi taking a bit of punishment here - Elkemenchi scoring with strikes.
Raharuhi can't do much from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T3#
Elkemenchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Raharuhi is looking for a sweep.
Raharuhi wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Raharuhi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raharuhi down.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Elkemenchi is putting a hurting on Raharuhi here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Elkemenchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raharuhi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raharuhi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
Elkemenchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Raharuhi is defending well.
Raharuhi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Raharuhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Raharuhi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
That's time! Elkemenchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Elkemenchi looking to score a takedown here. Raharuhi is defending well but Elkemenchi drives through and ends up in Raharuhi's guard.
Elkemenchi stopping the sweep attempt from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Elkemenchi postures up in Raharuhi's guard and throws a big left but Raharuhi blocks it.
Elkemenchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raharuhi wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi trying to move into half guard but instead Raharuhi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Elkemenchi pulls Raharuhi in close to prevent any damage.
Elkemenchi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Raharuhi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raharuhi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raharuhi not doing much here.
Elkemenchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raharuhi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raharuhi's back!#T2##SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Raharuhi is controlling his hands well.
Raharuhi trying to control the position but Elkemenchi manages to sink in the hooks.
Elkemenchi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
I really don't envy Raharuhi right now. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Raharuhi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Elkemenchi.
I really don't envy Raharuhi right now.
Elkemenchi is not going to allow Raharuhi to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Raharuhi is really stuck here.
Elkemenchi avoiding Raharuhi 's attempts to control his hands.
Elkemenchi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Raharuhi's head.
You can see the frustration on Raharuhi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Can Raharuhi hold on?! Elkemenchi is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Elkemenchi has the hooks in. Raharuhi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Elkemenchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Elkemenchi cracks Raharuhi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Raharuhi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Raharuhi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Raharuhi is working to get back to half guard.
Raharuhi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raharuhi wants to hold on but Elkemenchi pushes him away.#SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Raharuhi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Raharuhi!
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkemenchi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Elkemenchi as he checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Elkemenchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkemenchi lands with a cross.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elkemenchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Raharuhi, which made it look bad.
A big right from Elkemenchi misses.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi stuffs the takedown attempt from Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi takes one on the button.
Raharuhi works Elkemenchi's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a sloppy body shot
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkemenchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raharuhi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkemenchi moves away.
Elkemenchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Elkemenchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkemenchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Elkemenchi off the ropes and back into range.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elkemenchi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi connects with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raharuhi lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Elkemenchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lunges at Elkemenchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elkemenchi's hand.
Raharuhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elkemenchi checks it well.
Elkemenchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharuhi.
Elkemenchi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Elkemenchi throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
Elkemenchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raharuhi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Birthday Bash 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Elkemenchi tries to counter with a takedown but Vila is quick to defend against it.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Vila.
Elkemenchi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Vila.
Elkemenchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkemenchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vila's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Elkemenchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi walks into a straight right hand from Vila.#ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Oh Elkemenchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Vila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elkemenchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Vila connects with a combination that backs up Elkemenchi into the cage. Vila lands a flurry of punches that gets past Elkemenchi's guard. Elkemenchi is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Vila bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila made sure to mention his sponsor, FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ in his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 683
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elkemenchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Elkemenchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Elkemenchi is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Elkemenchi's guard.#ES#
Elkemenchi manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Elkemenchi's guard.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wookies Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Silva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Elkemenchi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is trying to control. Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elkemenchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Silva taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Elkemenchi has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Silva has tapped! Great work by Elkemenchi! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Evgeni Elkemenchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 680
Date: Oct 14, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but McKane shows good takedown defense.
McKane wants to clinch.#CL2#
McKane closes the distance and clinches.
Elkemenchi tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Elkemenchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKane avoids it really well and circles away.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McKane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elkemenchi's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane misses with a body shot
letting Elkemenchi counter with a right hand. #CL2#
McKane takes the fight into the clinch.
McKane tries to work over Elkemenchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane misses with the head strike.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKane throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane keeps control of Elkemenchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane working aggressively here.
We've been informed that McKane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKane working aggressively here.
Elkemenchi blocking some punches.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards. #BC#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkemenchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elkemenchi fires out a quick counter leg kick but McKane just manages to avoid it.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Elkemenchi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkemenchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Elkemenchi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Elkemenchi connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from McKane misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
McKane rushes Elkemenchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkemenchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
McKane misses with the head strike.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane prevents Elkemenchi from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
A short right from McKane on the inside. #T4#
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elkemenchi to score with a decent uppercut.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane misses with a hook to the body
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane digs a good hook to Elkemenchi's body.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKane misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKane checks a leg kick.
McKane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKane slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elkemenchi.
McKane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKane throws a hook but Elkemenchi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkemenchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
Elkemenchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
McKane with a nice cross.
McKane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKane misses with a left hand #TD#
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Elkemenchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McKane is trying to stand up here but Elkemenchi is controlling him well. #ES2#
McKane has one foot on Elkemenchi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but McKane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane works Elkemenchi's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.
McKane needs to keep his hands up - Elkemenchi had a free shot at his head there.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Elkemenchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elkemenchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
McKane lands with a hook. Elkemenchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McKane throws a body punch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi attempts a counter takedown but McKane avoids it well and moves away.
Elkemenchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elkemenchi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi shoots in looking for a takedown. McKane tries to sprawl out of it but Elkemenchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but McKane gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the cage.
McKane lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
A big right from McKane misses.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane wants to clinch up but Elkemenchi keeps it at a distance.
McKane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elkemenchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Elkemenchi scores with a takedown into McKane's guard.#ES2#
McKane pushes Elkemenchi off and gets back to his feet.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKane is looking to clinch.
Elkemenchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkemenchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Elkemenchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elkemenchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws a shot to the body.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elkemenchi digs a good body shot into McKane's ribs.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range.
Elkemenchi slips a straight right by McKane.
Elkemenchi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in and bounces McKane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McKane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by McKane.
Elkemenchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Elkemenchi with that takedown attempt.
McKane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkemenchi.
McKane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
McKane clinches with his opponent.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkemenchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKane has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane is looking to clinch but Elkemenchi is avoiding it.
McKane punishes Elkemenchi's body with a nice straight punch.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkemenchi.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKane tries to clinch but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Elkemenchi punishes McKane's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Elkemenchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKane as he avoids it easily.
McKane throws out a counter right but Elkemenchi avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Elkemenchi misses its intended target.
Elkemenchi digs a good hook to McKane's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
A quick step to the side and Elkemenchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKane tries to avoid it but Elkemenchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKane to the ground. McKane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
McKane cracks Elkemenchi with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3##TD#
McKane gets caught flat footed, as Elkemenchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
McKane kicks Elkemenchi off and gets to his feet.
McKane throws a body punch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkemenchi moves away.
Elkemenchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkemenchi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.
Elkemenchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but McKane gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the cage.
Elkemenchi misses the body punch
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
A big left from McKane misses. #T4#
McKane defending well as Elkemenchi loads up on a big left hand.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as McKane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Elkemenchi dives in and scores a takedown into McKane's guard.
Elkemenchi stops McKane from standing up.
Elkemenchi landing with the ground and pound.
McKane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McKane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McKane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
Taz McKane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AEW 31
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elkemenchi.
Durden pulls Elkemenchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Elkemenchi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Durden pulls Elkemenchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Elkemenchi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elkemenchi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom. #T1#
Elkemenchi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elkemenchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Durden misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durden!
Durden struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom. #T2#
Durden struggling a bit here.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elkemenchi off and has taken his back!
Good control from Durden.
Elkemenchi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Durden's guard. Nice work there by Elkemenchi. #T3#
Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Elkemenchi is fighting to break Durden's control of his arms but Durden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy strike and Durden has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Elkemenchi is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Durden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Durden!
A relieved looking Tyler Durden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eremeev dives into side control. #REVB#
Eremeev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Elkemenchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi is not content to let Eremeev control the position.
Eremeev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev working away.#T1#
Elkemenchi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eremeev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eremeev happy to just control the position for now.
Elkemenchi is looking to reverse the position.
Eremeev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Elkemenchi!
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eremeev controlling from the full mount.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elkemenchi is looking to escape.
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eremeev looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Elkemenchi tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eremeev looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elkemenchi is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Eremeev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elkemenchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Eremeev taking a breather here.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Elkemenchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Eremeev.
Elkemenchi digs a good hook to Eremeev's body.
Eremeev has his takedown stuffed
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkemenchi connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eremeev trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eremeev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkemenchi slips a nice elbow through Eremeev's hands, connecting with Eremeev's forehead.#T1#
Elkemenchi moves nicely into side control.
Elkemenchi working the ground and pound.
Eremeev tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eremeev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elkemenchi off and has taken his back!
Eremeev avoiding Elkemenchi 's attempts to control his hands.
Eremeev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Eremeev controlling well, preventing Elkemenchi from escaping the position. #T2#
Eremeev is looking to control Elkemenchi but Elkemenchi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eremeev controlling the positon.
Eremeev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eremeev is hanging on to Elkemenchi's back as he tries to escape. #T3##SUB#
Eremeev looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Elkemenchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Elkemenchi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Eremeev's arms.
Elkemenchi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Eremeev wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy.#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.#SUB#
Elkemenchi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Eremeev's arms.
Will Eremeev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Elkemenchi can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi prevents Eremeev from getting a body triangle.
Eremeev keeps control of the position easily here as Elkemenchi tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Elkemenchi.
Eremeev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkemenchi is fending him off so far but Eremeev persists. Nope, Elkemenchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up with Elkemenchi, looking for a takedown. Eremeev pushes Elkemenchi against the cage but Elkemenchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi lands with a shot to the body.
Eremeev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eremeev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Eremeev gets the takedown into side control.
Elkemenchi tries to buck Eremeev off but Eremeev is having none of it.#SUB#
Eremeev is trying to get an arm triangle but Elkemenchi is defending well. #T1#
Eremeev trying to control the position but Elkemenchi is working away.
Elkemenchi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev taking a break here but Elkemenchi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Eremeev stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev is looking to pass Elkemenchi's guard but actually Elkemenchi recovers to full guard.
Eremeev stays in close to Elkemenchi's body and controls the position.
Eremeev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Elkemenchi for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkemenchi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi stays in close to Eremeev's body and controls the position.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elkemenchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elkemenchi with a nice head shot there.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Elkemenchi working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elkemenchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Eremeev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elkemenchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Eremeev is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elkemenchi 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Good shot there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Ali lands a jab to Elkemenchi's midsection.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Elkemenchi's ribs.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali is looking to clinch.
A jab from Ali misses.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the cage.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.#T1#
Ali misses with a hook
and Elkemenchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali scores with a hook.
Ali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Elkemenchi ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Elkemenchi.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Elkemenchi misses with a head kick.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Elkemenchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elkemenchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ali wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali is trying to stand back up but Elkemenchi is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Ali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elkemenchi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ali pushes Elkemenchi off looking to stand but Elkemenchi dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Ali trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elkemenchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elkemenchi blocks the body kick.
A cross from Ali lands.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elkemenchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali lands a jab.#CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Ali tries a body shot but Elkemenchi blocks it.
Elkemenchi working hard to break the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkemenchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Elkemenchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Elkemenchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi scores with a nice right hand.
Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Ali misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali clobbers Elkemenchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Elkemenchi avoids it.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elkemenchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Elkemenchi persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali. #CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Elkemenchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Elkemenchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Elkemenchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Ali.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but instead, Ali has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elkemenchi into the cage.#T1#
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elkemenchi's elbow.
Elkemenchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elkemenchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Elkemenchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elkemenchi or not. #BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Elkemenchi's defenses.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi avoids a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkemenchi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elkemenchi. That did some damage!#T3#
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elkemenchi. That did some damage!
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Elkemenchi tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Elkemenchi's knee but Elkemenchi avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a head kick that Elkemenchi semi-blocks.
Elkemenchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkemenchi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkemenchi should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Elkemenchi with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.#T4#
Elkemenchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elkemenchi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elkemenchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elkemenchi throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Elkemenchi tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elkemenchis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Elkemenchi saw that one coming.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Elkemenchi does it's job there.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi lands the left hand.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elkemenchi.
Good work by Elkemenchi as he checks the leg kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali stuns Elkemenchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elkemenchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elkemenchi's head backwards.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ali slips a straight right by Elkemenchi.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elkemenchi's sensitive parts.
Ali tests Elkemenchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Elkemenchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Elkemenchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Elkemenchi throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Elkemenchi's calf.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elkemenchi checks a low kick from Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Ali, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Ali against the cage but Ali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarfraz Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Ali scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Elkemenchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkemenchi drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elkemenchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Elkemenchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Ali thuds his right hand into Elkemenchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Elkemenchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elkemenchi throws a big counter head kick but Ali avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ali's guard.#ES#
Ali manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Elkemenchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Ali lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elkemenchi throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Elkemenchi looking to score a takedown here. Ali is defending well but Elkemenchi drives through and ends up in Ali's guard.#ES#
Ali has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Elkemenchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ali cracks Elkemenchi with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ali.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi has had enough of the clinch but Ali keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Elkemenchi is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali, 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 Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
During a confident post fight interview, Sarfraz Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poe.
We've been told by Poe's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Elkemenchi's calf.
Poe throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poe lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Poe as Elkemenchi shoots in.
Poe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poe duly obliges.
Poe slaps away a takedown attempt from Elkemenchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Elkemenchi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Elkemenchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkemenchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Poe.
Poe throws a body punch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Elkemenchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook.
Poe lands a jab to Elkemenchi's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Poe. Those never looked like landing.
Poe scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Poe missing with a left hand there. Elkemenchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poe connects with a right hand. Elkemenchi shakes it off.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Elkemenchi has a takedown stuffed.
Poe tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Elkemenchi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Poe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poe misses with a looping left.
Elkemenchi slips a jab and a cross from Poe.
Poe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Poe misses.
Poe misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poe misses with a hook.
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Poe misses with a few strikes there.
Poe lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Elkemenchi feints and as Poe raises his hands in defense, Elkemenchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poe is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Poe looking for a sweep. Not yet Poe, not yet.
Elkemenchi is working Poe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
Poe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elkemenchi controls the pace.#T3#
Poe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi stops Poe from standing up.
Poe wants to sweep but no luck.
Elkemenchi scoring with some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi preventing the sweep.
Poe keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Poe controlling the position.
Poe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poe is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poe throws a right hand that Elkemenchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkemenchi also avoids with ease.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
Elkemenchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Poe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elkemenchi doesn't seem phased though.
Poe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poe misses with a body shot.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut. Poe saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Poe misses.
Elkemenchi feints the counter takedown.
Poe loads up on a big right hand but Elkemenchi slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Poe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown but Poe sprawls well.
Elkemenchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Poe tries to sprawl out of it but Elkemenchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Poe scores with a four punch combination!
Poe misses with a series of wild punches.
Elkemenchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe fails to land with a series of punches.
Poe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elkemenchi throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Poe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Poe.#T1#
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
EA Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe scores with a jab to the head.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi throws a shot from downtown. Poe moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Poe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Poe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poe.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Elkemenchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like EA Poe has been cut.
Poe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poe throws a big counter combination but Elkemenchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poe misses with a double jab.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elkemenchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Poe. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe scores with a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Poe's head.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elkemenchi throws out a counter right but Poe avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Poe. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Poe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Poe has Elkemenchi pulled in close to control his posture.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe has Elkemenchi pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Elkemenchi postures up. #T3#
Poe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elkemenchi distracts Poe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elkemenchi advances position into side control!
Poe is trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poe, who protects the arm well.
Poe tries to improve position but can't.
Poe struggling a bit here.
Elkemenchi wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Elkemenchi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Poe is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poe is looking for a sweep.
Poe regains half guard.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Poe defend it? Elkemenchi steps over the head and cranks it - Poe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Elkemenchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AEW 6
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Elkemenchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Elkemenchi throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck for Elkemenchi with that takedown attempt.
Dall blocks a head kick by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Elkemenchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Elkemenchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Elkemenchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi working the head and body with strikes.
Elkemenchi wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Elkemenchi sits in half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dall could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Elkemenchi has cracked it and Dall is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Elkemenchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
In his post fight interview, Evgeni Elkemenchi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Synyx Dall stepped up to the mic, saying 'You're never too old to lose!'.

Event: Peak - 5
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Fietsora throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elkemenchi's head.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Fietsora clinches up against the cage.
Fietsora taking a breather.
Elkemenchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fietsora misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Elkemenchi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fietsora wants to get back to his feet.
Fietsora scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Elkemenchi manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fietsora is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fietsora bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fietsora is fighting to break Elkemenchi's control of his arms but Elkemenchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fietsora wants to stand and escape but instead Elkemenchi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Fietsora keeps moving.
Fietsora wants to get back to his feet but Elkemenchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Fietsora keeps moving.
Fietsora looking for a sweep. Not yet Fietsora, not yet.
Fietsora wants to stand but Elkemenchi is controlling the position.
Fietsora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elkemenchi controls the pace.
Elkemenchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fietsora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi stops Fietsora from standing up.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fietsora is looking to stand up but Elkemenchi isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fietsora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fietsora moves into the clinch successfully.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Fietsora will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elkemenchi up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkemenchi.
A frustrated look appears on Elkemenchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fietsora wants a takedown but no success here.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
Elkemenchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora can't find room to land a body shot as Elkemenchi controls the action.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkemenchi.
Fietsora is looking for a takedown.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land. #BC#
Fietsora breaks the clinch.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Fietsora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot. #CL#
Fietsora darts in and clinches Elkemenchi up against the cage.
Elkemenchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fietsora lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Elkemenchi pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fietsora wanted to stand there but Elkemenchi had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Fietsora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi slips a jab and a cross from Fietsora.
Fietsora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
Fietsora moves out of range of the strikes.
Fietsora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fietsora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi is out of range.
Elkemenchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses.
Fietsora is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fietsora throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elkemenchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Fietsora loads up on a big right hand but Elkemenchi slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fietsora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt - Fietsora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkemenchi circles away.
Elkemenchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fietsora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkemenchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fietsora.#T1#
Fietsora moves in looking to clinch but Elkemenchi pushes him off.
Fietsora wants to clinch.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romulus Fietsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Elkemenchi.
Fietsora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fietsora fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fietsora.
Elkemenchi missing with a left hand there. Fietsora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fietsora tries to clinch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Fietsora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fietsora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fietsora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Elkemenchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fietsora manages to avoid it.
Fietsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fietsora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Fietsora closes the distance and pushes Elkemenchi back into the cage.
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!
Fietsora looking to throw knees to the head but Elkemenchi is blocking nicely.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elkemenchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Fietsora. #BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks from the clinch.
Fietsora looks to throw a body kick
and Fietsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Fietsora clinches with his opponent.
Elkemenchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Fietsora.
Fietsora has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Fietsora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Elkemenchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fietsora scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elkemenchi is defended easily by Fietsora.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Fietsora throws a hook but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
A cross from Elkemenchi lands.
Elkemenchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Fietsora counter with a right hand.
Fietsora closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elkemenchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fietsora misses with a double jab.
Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkemenchi.#T4#
Fietsora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fietsora tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fietsora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elkemenchi. That did some damage!
Elkemenchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Fietsora moved out of range.
Elkemenchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Fietsora counters with a left and a right that stings Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkemenchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fietsora on the side of the head.
Elkemenchi throws an overhand right that lands on Fietsora's shoulder, as Fietsora tries to avoid the shot.
Elkemenchi throws a series of punches but Fietsora moves out of range.
Elkemenchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fietsora throws a sloppy head kick and Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Elkemenchi.
Fietsora scores with a head kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fietsora as he avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fietsora tries to avoid it but Elkemenchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fietsora to the ground. Fietsora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fietsora is looking for a counter combo.
Fietsora tries to clinch there but Elkemenchi circles away.
Fietsora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fietsora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fietsora closes the distance but Elkemenchi moves to the side
and Elkemenchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fietsora lands a head kick. Elkemenchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Elkemenchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkemenchi throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Fietsora pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Elkemenchi tries to keep at a distance but Fietsora has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Elkemenchi takes a shot to the head.
Fietsora prevents Elkemenchi from breaking the clinch.
Fietsora throws an elbow but it misses.
Elkemenchi working hard to break the clinch.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Fietsora on the inside. #TD2#
Elkemenchi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fietsora can't fight it off and eventually Elkemenchi manages to take the fight to the floor. Fietsora looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fietsora keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Fietsora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Elkemenchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fietsora manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elkemenchi has Fietsora in his guard.#REVR#
Fietsora has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Elkemenchi is proving hard to escape from.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position here.
Fietsora would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Elkemenchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fietsora tries to stand but Elkemenchi is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping right.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fietsora was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi loads up on a big right hand but Fietsora slips the punch.#CL#
Fietsora moves into the clinch successfully.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora lands with a short shot to the head.
Elkemenchi working hard to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi takes a shot to the head.
Fietsora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fietsora taking a breather.
Fietsora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Fietsora showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fietsora 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Hitler's ribs.
Hitler takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elkemenchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Hitler sneaks out the side door and pushes Elkemenchi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hitler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitler trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi stands up over Hitler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elkemenchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elkemenchi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Elkemenchi stands and throws Hitler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Elkemenchi is putting a hurting on Hitler here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elkemenchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Elkemenchi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Hitler wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Elkemenchi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hitler's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hitler is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Elkemenchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
In his post fight interview, Evgeni Elkemenchi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Adolf Hitler spoke after the fight, saying 'Anyone can deal with victory. Only the mighty can bear defeat.'.

Event: EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Entei napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Elkemenchi.
Sloppy strikes there by Elkemenchi.
Entei is looking to reverse the position.
Elkemenchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Entei sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Entei manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Entei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Elkemenchi passes Entei's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Entei makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Elkemenchi drives through with a takedown into Entei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Entei is keeping the position for now.
Entei keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi 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.
Entei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Entei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Elkemenchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Entei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES2#
Entei has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Elkemenchi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Entei.
Entei tries to break the clinch but Elkemenchi is controlling the position.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Elkemenchi controls the action.
Entei taking a breather.#BC#
Elkemenchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Entei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elkemenchi is out of range.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
Entei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
Entei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Entei slips under a jab.
Entei lands a glancing blow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Entei stuns Elkemenchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Entei was well out of range.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkemenchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei blocks a head kick by Elkemenchi.
Entei lands a jab to Elkemenchi's midsection.
Entei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Entei throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Entei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elkemenchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Entei avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid body kick from Entei.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Entei sprawls well. Entei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elkemenchi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elkemenchi.
Entei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elkemenchi rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Entei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elkemenchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Entei displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Entei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkemenchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown but Entei sprawls well.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook
and Entei counters with a body kick that stops Elkemenchi in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Entei moves forwards but Elkemenchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elkemenchi connects with a jab.
Elkemenchi avoids the head kick by Entei.
Elkemenchi tries to counter with a takedown but Entei is quick to defend against it.
Harry Entei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Entei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi wants to slow Entei down by chopping away at his legs.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkemenchi blocks the body kick.
Entei takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi tries to counter with a takedown but Entei is quick to defend against it.
Elkemenchi dodges the punch combination from Entei.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Elkemenchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Entei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Elkemenchi.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Entei lands the left hand.#T1#
Elkemenchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Entei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Entei checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown but Entei sprawls well.
Entei lands a head kick. Elkemenchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Entei walks into a left hand.
Entei swings for the body but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi blocks a head kick by Entei.
Elkemenchi tries to counter with a takedown but Entei is quick to defend against it.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt - Entei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Entei wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Elkemenchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Elkemenchi motions for Entei to come forward. Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Entei slips a straight right by Elkemenchi.
Entei throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Elkemenchi scores with a takedown into Entei's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up. #ES2#
Entei has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Elkemenchi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Entei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkemenchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Elkemenchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elkemenchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Entei on the side of the head.#T3#
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely.
Elkemenchi blocks the body kick.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
Elkemenchi has been working on his balance at Wookies Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Entei.
Elkemenchi shoots in but Entei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Elkemenchi with that takedown attempt.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Elkemenchi avoids it with no problem.
Entei slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Elkemenchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Entei sprawls well initially but Elkemenchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Entei is doing well to control the position and prevent Elkemenchi from advancing to side control.
Entei is looking for a sweep. Elkemenchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Elkemenchi is working for a kimura but Entei is defending it quite comfortably.
Elkemenchi is thwarting Entei's attempts to control the position.
Entei is refusing to be controlled, as Elkemenchi sits in half guard.
Elkemenchi lands strikes from half guard.
Elkemenchi is pressing down on Entei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Entei is holding on for now.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Entei tries to get to full guard but Elkemenchi has control of the leg.
Entei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Entei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Entei moves away from the strike by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Elkemenchi avoids it this time.
Elkemenchi throws an off balance right hand
and Entei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elkemenchi swinging wildly here.
Elkemenchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Entei.
Entei lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Entei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut
and Entei counters with a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Entei. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Entei tries to avoid it but Elkemenchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Entei to the ground. Entei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses.
Entei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Elkemenchi does it's job there.
Entei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elkemenchi on the side of the head.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
Elkemenchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elkemenchi lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Elkemenchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Entei on his heels. He'll look to pass Entei's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei looking for a sweep. Not yet Entei, not yet.
Entei controlling the position.
Entei wants to get back to his feet but Elkemenchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Entei is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Entei keeps moving.
Entei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Entei blocks nicely.
Elkemenchi postures up in Entei's guard and throws a big left but Entei blocks it.
Entei trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Entei keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Entei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Entei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Entei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Elkemenchi stops Entei from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elkemenchi throws out a leg kick but Entei moves out of range and Elkemenchi only half commits.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Elkemenchi avoids it with no problem.
Entei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elkemenchi is defended easily by Entei.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elkemenchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Entei, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
Entei throws a body punch but Elkemenchi moves out of range. #T4#
A head kick from Entei lands but Elkemenchi takes it in his stride.
Entei takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Entei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Entei tries to clinch up.
Elkemenchi cracks Entei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elkemenchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good work by Entei as he checks the leg kick.
Entei throws a fast counter high kick but Elkemenchi manages to duck under it in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entei was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
Entei works Elkemenchi's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
Entei lands with a slapping head kick.
Elkemenchi throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
Qasi stuns Elkemenchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Elkemenchi there.
Elkemenchi jabs at Qasi's body.
Elkemenchi throws a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi lands with a right hand.
Qasi shoots in for a double leg but Elkemenchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi moves out of range as Qasi throws a body kick.
Qasi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Qasi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Qasi misses with a kick to the body
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Qasi counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Elkemenchi does no damage.
Elkemenchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Elkemenchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Qasi's head.
Qasi misses with a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Elkemenchi.
Qasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elkemenchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qasi momentarily.
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Elkemenchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkemenchi wants to slow Qasi down by chopping away at his legs.
Elkemenchi dips to his left and cracks Qasi with an uppercut!
Qasi checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Qasi lands but Elkemenchi takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Elkemenchi is out of range. #T2#
Elkemenchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Qasi lands the left hand.
Qasi walks into a left hand.
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elkemenchi.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Elkemenchi's head.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Elkemenchi.
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkemenchi is fending him off so far but Qasi persists. Nope, Elkemenchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Qasi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkemenchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Qasi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Elkemenchi's head.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Qasi misses with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi lands with a cross.
Elkemenchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Elkemenchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi with a nice cross.#T4#
Elkemenchi avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook
and Qasi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elkemenchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi lunges at Elkemenchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elkemenchi's hand.
Elkemenchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elkemenchi.
Qasi lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkemenchi throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elkemenchi walks into a straight right hand from Qasi.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Qasi thumps Elkemenchi with a low kick.
Elkemenchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elkemenchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Qasi throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi jabs Elkemenchi right on the nose. Elkemenchi blinks but takes it well.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Qasi.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkemenchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkemenchi! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkemenchi thuds his right hand into Qasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elkemenchi throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Elkemenchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Qasi's hands.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses.
Elkemenchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qasi lands a leg kick that knocks Elkemenchi off balance momentarily.
Qasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkemenchi throws an off balance right hand
and Qasi counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Qasi scores with a leg kick.
Elkemenchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Qasi there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Qasi closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Elkemenchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elkemenchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Elkemenchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Qasi does it's job there.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
Qasi throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Qasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Qasi wants to take a breather but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Qasi is thwarting Elkemenchi's attempts to control the position.
Elkemenchi is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Qasi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Elkemenchi reverses the position - he's now on top in Qasi's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elkemenchi won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
Elkemenchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elkemenchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Qasi blocks nicely.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Qasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qasi scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to the nose.
Elkemenchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Qasi's hands.
Qasi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Qasi jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Qasi lands a really nice looking cross but Elkemenchi seems unphased.
Elkemenchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Qasi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Qasi's head backwards.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Elkemenchi.
Qasi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Elkemenchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
Elkemenchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkemenchi.
Qasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
Elkemenchi slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi misses with a body punch
and Elkemenchi counters with a head kick. That will keep Qasi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Qasi checks a low kick from Elkemenchi.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Qasi rushes Elkemenchi and presses him up against the cage.
Qasi working aggressively here.
Qasi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi misses with some punches.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch.
Elkemenchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Qasi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Elkemenchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi. #T3#
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Qasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Qasi jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Qasi throws a head kick but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Qasi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Elkemenchi lands with a straight right. Qasi didn't see that one coming.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Qasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elkemenchi.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi swinging wildly here.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Qasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkemenchi momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi throws a low kick but Elkemenchi avoids it.
Elkemenchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elkemenchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkemenchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Qasi is able to avoid easily.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Elkemenchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Qasi finish him?
Elkemenchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Elkemenchi saw that one coming.
Elkemenchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping right.
Qasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkemenchi momentarily.
Elkemenchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elkemenchi scrambles back to his feet.
Elkemenchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azar Qasi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Qasi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azar Qasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Live 70
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elkemenchi.
A nice combination there by Keene.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Keene throws a poor cross that misses
and Keene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Keene finds it's target.
Keene scores with a jab.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by Keene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keene misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Keene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Elkemenchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keene misses with a right hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Keene tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab. #T1#
Keene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi works the jab nicely.
Keene shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elkemenchi eats them both and turns towards Keene to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkemenchi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkemenchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keene gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#
Keene is rocked!
Elkemenchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Keene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keene misses with a double jab.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Keene connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keene swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keene is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Elkemenchi stands up over Keene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Keene keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Keene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elkemenchi on the ground.
Keene keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Keene blocks nicely. #T3#
Elkemenchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elkemenchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Elkemenchi working the strikes but Keene uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Elkemenchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keene is looking to escape.
Elkemenchi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkemenchi winds up and cracks Keene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi prevents Keene from standing back up. #T4#
Elkemenchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keene is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
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 Scott Keene will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Keene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keene scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi lands the left hand.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by Keene.
Elkemenchi connects with a body shot.
Elkemenchi slips under a jab from Keene.
Keene throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi avoids them all with ease.
Elkemenchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elkemenchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene throws a hook but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkemenchi! But no joy.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Elkemenchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Keene steps away.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Keene misses with a hook.
Elkemenchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Keene misses.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Keene tests Elkemenchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott Keene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.
Elkemenchi misses with the combination.
Keene misses with an uppercut
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keene thinking.
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkemenchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keene defends it well.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Keene moved out of range.
Keene is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Keene misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Elkemenchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Keene swings for the body but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi with the counter takedown but Keene avoids it easily.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Keene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keene misses with a two punch combination.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott Keene is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi connects with a body shot that sends Keene's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi tests Keene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keene misses the jab.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keene.
An attempted straight right counter from Keene misses the target.#T3#
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Elkemenchi looks to move away, Keene throws a big counter combo but Elkemenchi just gets out of the way.
A big right from Keene misses.
Keene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Keene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Keene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keene scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elkemenchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Keene.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Keene tests Elkemenchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Keene does it's job there.
Keene throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Keene misses with a looping right.
Keene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Keene's ribs.
Keene slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
Keene throws a good cross that connects.
Keene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Elkemenchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
Keene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkemenchi slips under a jab from Keene.
Elkemenchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keene.
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 Scott Keene will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkemenchi moves away.
Keene walks into a left hand.
Keene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Keene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkemenchi lands a nice shot that snaps Keene's head back.
Keene throws an off balance right hand
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a shoot takedown. Keene fights it but they end up in guard.
Keene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkemenchi. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keene looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keene looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keene! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Elkemenchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Elkemenchi is trying to buck Keene off.#SU#
Keene stands up.
Elkemenchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.
Keene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elkemenchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keene is out of range.
Keene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keene scores with a decent looking hook.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Scott Keene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Elkemenchi drops his hands momentarily and Keene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Elkemenchi finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Keene takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Keene misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.
Keene lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keene takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elkemenchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keene.
Keene jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Keene was well out of range.#T3#
Keene connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Keene. Those never looked like landing.
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keene lands the left hand.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick but Keene avoids it.
Keene is looking to counter punch.
Elkemenchi tries to work over Keene's front leg with a kick but Keene checks it.
Nice defenses there by Keene.
Nice jab there from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a body punch but Keene moves out of range.
Elkemenchi thuds his right hand into Keene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keene thuds a left hand into Elkemenchi's body.#T4#
Keene moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keene tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Keene was well out of range.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Keene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a shoot takedown. Keene fights it but they end up in guard.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elkemenchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elkemenchi slows the pace down in half guard.
Keene won't allow Elkemenchi to pass to mount.

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 Scott Keene.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keene, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: CEFC Live 69
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elkemenchi's guard.
Elkemenchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Elkemenchi won't allow it.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elkemenchi defends it well.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ky Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elkemenchi defending well though.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkemenchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Ky Jr is controlling his hands well.
Elkemenchi doesn't have the hooks in and Ky Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Ky Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elkemenchi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkemenchi keeps working. #SUB#
Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Ky Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Ky Jr advances nicely into full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Elkemenchi is staying in there.
Elkemenchi is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Elkemenchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Elkemenchi to regain full guard.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Elkemenchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elkemenchi pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Elkemenchi from standing back up.
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Elkemenchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ky Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ky Jr looking to score a takedown here. Elkemenchi is defending well but Ky Jr drives through and ends up in Elkemenchi's guard.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr controlling from the top position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ky Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ky Jr distracts Elkemenchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi managing to control the position.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkemenchi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr passes Elkemenchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ky Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ky Jr!
Ky Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Ky Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Elkemenchi pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ky Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkemenchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Elkemenchi won't allow it.
Ky Jr working Elkemenchi over with strikes.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Elkemenchi's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr wants to advance to full mount but Elkemenchi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Ky Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ky Jr trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ky Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Elkemenchi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ky Jr has Elkemenchi in his guard.#REVB#
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up. #T4#
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkemenchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ky Jr trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr pushing down on Elkemenchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ky Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elkemenchi throws a fast counter high kick but Ky Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Ky Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi circles away.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick but Ky Jr avoids it.
Elkemenchi stuffs the takedown.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Elkemenchi feints the counter takedown.
Ky Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ky Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Elkemenchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ky Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elkemenchi gets back to full guard.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass. #T2#
Elkemenchi wants to stand up but Ky Jr is controlling him.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Elkemenchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elkemenchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elkemenchi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Elkemenchi defends it.
Ky Jr misses with a head shot. Elkemenchi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Elkemenchi blocks nicely. #T3#
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is keeping the position.
Elkemenchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.
Elkemenchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ky Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Ky Jr wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkemenchi lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Ky Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Elkemenchi advances to half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Elkemenchi wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi thows a huge punch but Ky Jr dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ky Jr 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 142
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bakiyev as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Elkemenchi misses
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Bakiyev throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
Elkemenchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elkemenchi with a hook.
Elkemenchi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Bakiyev's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkemenchi lands a nice shot that snaps Bakiyev's head back.
Elkemenchi fails with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Elkemenchi feints and as Bakiyev raises his hands in defense, Elkemenchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Elkemenchi prevents Bakiyev from getting back to his feet.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Bakiyev is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES#
Bakiyev pushes Elkemenchi off and gets back to his feet.
Elkemenchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Bakiyev is wise to it.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but Bakiyev moved out of range nicely.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elkemenchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev connects with a crisp jab.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Elkemenchi.#T2#
Bakiyev stuns Elkemenchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkemenchi connects with a body shot that sends Bakiyev's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
A left lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elkemenchi lands a really nice looking cross but Bakiyev seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Elkemenchi.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi walks into a left hand. #T3#
Elkemenchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bakiyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Elkemenchi stops Bakiyev from standing up.
Elkemenchi wants to stand and escape but instead Bakiyev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bakiyev wants to stand but Elkemenchi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi has his foot on Bakiyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bakiyev works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Elkemenchi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Bakiyev gets to his feet. Elkemenchi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Elkemenchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Elkemenchi.
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!
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Elkemenchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
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 Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod.
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#
Elkemenchi cracks Bakiyev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Bakiyev lands with a right hand.
Elkemenchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakiyev swivels and escapes.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkemenchi throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakiyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elkemenchi throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi scores with a one two! Bakiyev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Bakiyev is rocked!
Bakiyev punishes Elkemenchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Bakiyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Elkemenchi misses.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Bakiyev seems to have got his legs back now.
Elkemenchi scores with a nice strike.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Elkemenchi misses
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkemenchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Elkemenchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Elkemenchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkemenchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elkemenchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakiyev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Elkemenchi. #T3#
Bakiyev lands an overhand right.
Elkemenchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakiyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Elkemenchi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC 319
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Santana misses with a leg kick
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana misses with a jab to the body
and Elkemenchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Santana blocks a leg kick.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
It looked like Elkemenchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santana.
Santana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santana tries to land a front kick but Elkemenchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santana lands a nice shot that snaps Elkemenchi's head back.
Santana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Elkemenchi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Elkemenchi misses with a wild body shot.
Santana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi goes for a double leg but Santana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santana continues to drive forward.
Santana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Elkemenchi finds it's way through Santana's defenses. #T1#
Elkemenchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elkemenchi defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Elkemenchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkemenchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Santana is rocked!
Elkemenchi connects with the punch.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Elkemenchi finish him?
Santana throws a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Santana's jaw. Santana's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Elkemenchi does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Evgeni Elkemenchi waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC 315
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Anders connects with a body shot.
Elkemenchi tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elkemenchi scores with the left hand. Anders knows he should have avoided that one.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Anders's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elkemenchi.
Anders throws a head kick that misses.
Elkemenchi throws a solid leg kick but Anders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Elkemenchi.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Anders.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab.
Elkemenchi cracks Anders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
A lazy left from Elkemenchi finds it's target.
Anders lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkemenchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Elkemenchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi lands with a right hand.
Anders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anders scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Elkemenchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anders doesn't seem phased though.
Anders misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Anders. No joy for Elkemenchi on that attempt.
Anders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elkemenchi defends it well.
Anders on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anders on the side of the head.
Anders slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi slips a straight right by Anders.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Elkemenchi blocks the body kick.
Anders misses with a hook. Elkemenchi ducked under it nicely.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Anders counters with a shoot takedown. Elkemenchi fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anders tries to stand but Elkemenchi is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Elkemenchi pushes Anders off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses.
Anders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Anders off the cage and back into range.
Anders avoids the head kick by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Elkemenchi.#TD#
Elkemenchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anders on his heels. He'll look to pass Anders's guard now, I'm sure.
Elkemenchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.#T4#
Anders keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Anders trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Anders is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anders tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Elkemenchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anders can do to turn this around?
Anders misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.
Anders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders dips to his left and cracks Elkemenchi with an uppercut!
Anders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Elkemenchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!#T1#
Elkemenchi lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Elkemenchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Anders.
Elkemenchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Anders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elkemenchi blocks a low kick nicely.
Anders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
Anders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkemenchi moves out of range as Anders strikes.
Nice body punch from Elkemenchi.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Elkemenchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anders misses with a hook.
Elkemenchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Anders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anders. #SU2#
Anders stands up and waves to Elkemenchi to follow him. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elkemenchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anders changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the head.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Anders.
Anders throws a hook but Elkemenchi blocks it.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Anders blocks a head kick by Elkemenchi. #T3##CL2#
Anders has closed the distance and engaged Elkemenchi in a clinch.
Anders is trying to maintain a safe position but Elkemenchi gets an underhook and turns Anders into the cage.
Anders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anders.
Anders looking to stall.
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Anders.
Anders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
Anders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anders misses with some punches.
Anders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anders fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Elkemenchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Anders throws a poor cross that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Elkemenchi misses.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders walks into a stiff left hand from Elkemenchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anders doesn't seem bothered though.
Elkemenchi throws a nice looking combination but Anders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anders lands a nice hook to Elkemenchi's body. Elkemenchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elkemenchi scores with a hook.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anders throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkemenchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Elkemenchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anders in his tracks.
Elkemenchi missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkemenchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anders doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkemenchi circles away.
A quick step to the side and Elkemenchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkemenchi.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders swings widly with a right hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Anders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi missing with a left hand there. Anders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that Anders semi-blocks.
Elkemenchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anders slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Elkemenchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Anders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anders swings for the body but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
Elkemenchi misses with a double jab.
And Anders tries to counter it with a takedown but Elkemenchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Elkemenchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Anders throws out a powerful jab.
Anders moves out of range of the strikes.
Anders misses the jab.
Donk. Anders catches Elkemenchi right on the button with a cross.
Elkemenchi cracks Anders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anders throws a sloppy head kick and Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
As Anders looks to move away, Elkemenchi throws a big counter combo but Anders just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Anders. Beautiful body shot.
Anders moves out of range as Elkemenchi strikes.
Anders throws a fast counter high kick but Elkemenchi manages to duck under it in time.
Elkemenchi throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Anders finds it's way through Elkemenchi's defenses.
A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Anders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elkemenchi prevents Anders from improving his position.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Elkemenchi postures up. #T4#
Anders pulls Elkemenchi in to control the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elkemenchi is trying to control. Anders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elkemenchi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Elkemenchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anders tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkemenchi, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.

Event: CFEC 310
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald lands a high kick!
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Elkemenchi scores with a body shot.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Elkemenchi off the cage and back into range.
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.#CL2#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald has Elkemenchi pressed against the cage, preventing Elkemenchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elkemenchi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Elkemenchi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McDonald manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Elkemenchi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.#T1##TD#
Elkemenchi successfully pulls guard.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Elkemenchi to sweep him here.
McDonald stays in close to Elkemenchi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elkemenchi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Elkemenchi's legs - danger averted.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elkemenchi is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elkemenchi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Elkemenchi connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Elkemenchi shows good takedown defense.
Elkemenchi cracks the inside of McDonald's front leg.
Elkemenchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Elkemenchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right. #T3#
Elkemenchi walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elkemenchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elkemenchi lands a nice looking body kick.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Elkemenchi sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Elkemenchi throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi misses the shot to the body.
Elkemenchi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcDonald.
A big left from McDonald misses.
It looked like Elkemenchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elkemenchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!#T4#
McDonald avoids the body shot from Elkemenchi.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Elkemenchi finish him?
Elkemenchi keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Elkemenchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from McDonald lands.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Elkemenchi misses its target.
Elkemenchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Elkemenchi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald wants to counter with a clinch but Elkemenchi pushes him away.
McDonald tries to clinch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi'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#
Elkemenchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkemenchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi circles away.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Elkemenchi.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Elkemenchi seems unphased.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body punch from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald tries to counter with a clinch but Elkemenchi shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elkemenchi jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Elkemenchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Elkemenchi is now in McDonald's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T1#
Elkemenchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elkemenchi preventing the sweep.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Elkemenchi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McDonald darts in and clinches Elkemenchi up against the cage.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elkemenchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards.
Elkemenchi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. #T3##BC#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Elkemenchi counter with a right hand.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Elkemenchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elkemenchi connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Elkemenchi's head back.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elkemenchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Elkemenchi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! McDonald is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEFC Live 65
Date: Sep 24, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Tarlac circles away easily
and Tarlac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elkemenchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Elkemenchi throwing a counter right hand but Tarlac manages to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elkemenchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick which misses Tarlac's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlac tries to avoid it.
Elkemenchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarlac misses with a straight right.
Tarlac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarlac but Tarlac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarlac takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkemenchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlac sprawls and moves away.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlac moves out of range easily.
Tarlac slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Elkemenchi off balance momentarily.
Tarlac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elkemenchi's hands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac cracks a nice hook into Elkemenchi's ribs.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Elkemenchi misses
and Tarlac counters with an outside leg kick.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
Tarlac connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tarlac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elkemenchi doesn't seem phased though.
Tarlac misses with a body kick.
Tarlac lands with a straight right. Elkemenchi didn't see that one coming.
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Tarlac.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkemenchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Elkemenchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlac manages to avoid it.#T3#
Elkemenchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a hook.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarlac motions for Elkemenchi to come forward. Tarlac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Elkemenchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi dips to his left and cracks Tarlac with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses the jab.
A slow jab from Tarlac misses its intended target.
Tarlac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkemenchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac blocks a jab.
It seemed like Tarlac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlac lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlac scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Elkemenchi.
Tarlac throws a front kick aimed at Elkemenchi's knee but Elkemenchi avoids it well.
Elkemenchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tarlac in his tracks.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Tarlac tries to move into range but Elkemenchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tarlac works the jab nicely.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac drops Elkemenchi with a big left hand! Elkemenchi is injured, injured bad! Tarlac jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 305
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Tiyapairat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiyapairat there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi 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. #KD#
Elkemenchi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tiyapairat to the floor! Elkemenchi dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Tiyapairat is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi controlling the action here.
Elkemenchi wants to pass to mount but Tiyapairat is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi controlling the pace.
Elkemenchi tries to pass to full mount but Tiyapairat defends it. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura here.
Elkemenchi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura here.
Tiyapairat has hold of Elkemenchi's hands but Elkemenchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Elkemenchi content to control rather than advance.
Elkemenchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Elkemenchi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Elkemenchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Elkemenchi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Elkemenchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Elkemenchi seems to be looking for submissions.
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Tiyapairat defends it.
Elkemenchi passes to full mount!
Tiyapairat is trying to stand up.#T3#
Elkemenchi controlling his opponent.
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Elkemenchi landing strikes from the mount.
Elkemenchi postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Tiyapairat is out cold - huge knockout for Elkemenchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Evgeni Elkemenchi waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC 303
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Elkemenchi cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Elkemenchi with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Elkemenchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elkemenchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elkemenchi slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Elkemenchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
Elkemenchi drops McDonald with a big left hand! McDonald is injured, injured bad! Elkemenchi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Elkemenchi moves out of range as Montero strikes.
Elkemenchi feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Montero tries to keep at a distance but Elkemenchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montero goes for a takedown attempt but Elkemenchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montero is looking to land body kicks.
Elkemenchi feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elkemenchi lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montero keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Montero looking for a sweep. Not yet Montero, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Montero is looking to cinch up a triangle. Elkemenchi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Montero's body to avoid the submission. Montero has instead reached around Elkemenchi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Montero arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

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

Event: CEFC Live 59
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Elkemenchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tonga to the ground. Elkemenchi is now in Tonga's guard.#SUB#
Tonga is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily.
Tonga keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tonga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tonga keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Tonga trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tonga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tonga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi has gone for a leg lock! Tonga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Elkemenchi's guard.#REVR#
Elkemenchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonga controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Tonga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elkemenchi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elkemenchi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Elkemenchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkemenchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVR##T2#
Tonga throws a strike but Elkemenchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tonga wants to sweep here but Elkemenchi controlling him for the moment.
Elkemenchi postures up and lands a big shot to Tonga's brow.
Elkemenchi pushing down on Tonga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tonga lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Tonga manages to get to full guard.
Elkemenchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tonga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
It looks like Elkemenchi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkemenchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Tonga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elkemenchi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elkemenchi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elkemenchi! #REVB#
Tonga tries to improve position but can't.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Tonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Elkemenchi prevents Tonga from escaping the position.
Elkemenchi working away.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga can't do much from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonga keeps working.
Elkemenchi lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonga is looking to regain half guard here but Elkemenchi keeps moving and retains side control.
Elkemenchi working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tonga shoots and misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkemenchi works Tonga's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Elkemenchi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonga is defending well.
Elkemenchi tries to advance to mount but Tonga denies him.
Tonga is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonga wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tonga wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Elkemenchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonga is defending well.
Tonga wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Tonga tries to bench press Elkemenchi off him but Elkemenchi keeps the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Tonga is working away.
Tonga throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Tonga can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonga is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tonga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elkemenchi but great work by Tonga.#T2##SUB#
Tonga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Elkemenchi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tonga's guard! Nice work there by Elkemenchi! #SUB#
Tonga is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi seems to be working for a kimura but Tonga defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tonga sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Tonga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonga is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elkemenchi cracks Tonga with a solid left hand.
Elkemenchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi pushes down on Tonga's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Tonga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura but Tonga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elkemenchi to get the leverage.
Tonga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkemenchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tonga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkemenchi. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi is trying to control. Tonga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tonga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonga closes the distance and clinches up with Elkemenchi, looking for a takedown. Tonga pushes Elkemenchi against the cage but Elkemenchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Tonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkemenchi lands an overhand right.
Elkemenchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Tonga has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonga is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tonga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonga scores with a nice shot.
Tonga can't keep his opponent in guard - Elkemenchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Tonga trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Tonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to pass to mount but Tonga is defending the position.
Tonga gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Tonga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkemenchi defends well.#SUB#
Tonga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkemenchi defends well.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukulcan Tonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonga is staying active underneath Elkemenchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elkemenchi is pressing down on Tonga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonga is holding on for now.
Tonga trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Tonga is pressing down on Elkemenchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tonga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elkemenchi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tonga.
Elkemenchi moves into full mount! #T3#
Tonga throwing hammer fists to the chest of Elkemenchi. What's that going to do exactly?
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice elbow there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi controlling the pace for now.
Tonga tries to lock up and control but Elkemenchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elkemenchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Elkemenchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elkemenchi content just to control the position here.
Tonga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Tonga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi controlling the pace for now.
Elkemenchi scoring with strikes but Tonga is staying in there.
Tonga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi looking to control but Tonga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SU2#
Elkemenchi get's back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Elkemenchi slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi tests Nazarethyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and pushes Nazarethyan back into the cage.
Nazarethyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi managing to block the knees to the body from Nazarethyan. #TD#
Elkemenchi jumps guard and drags Nazarethyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Elkemenchi has Nazarethyan pulled in close to control his posture.
Elkemenchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi wants to hit a switch here but Nazarethyan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elkemenchi there! #T1#
Elkemenchi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nazarethyan controlling from mount.
Elkemenchi tries to hold on but Nazarethyan postures up.
Elkemenchi tries to reverse the position but Nazarethyan maintains control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkemenchi trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi is positioning himself well to prevent Nazarethyan advancing to mount.
Well, if Nazarethyan 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. #T3#
Nazarethyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkemenchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazarethyan is thwarting Elkemenchi's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan misses the shot to the body.
Elkemenchi defending well as Nazarethyan loads up on a big left hand.
Elkemenchi punishes Nazarethyan's body with a nice straight punch.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkemenchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nazarethyan is looking for the big counter here.
Elkemenchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nazarethyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elkemenchi misses with a wild body shot.
Elkemenchi misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Elkemenchi.
Nazarethyan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elkemenchi trying to control from half guard but Nazarethyan is working away.
Elkemenchi stalling away here and it's allowed Nazarethyan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi is looking to advance position but Nazarethyan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Elkemenchi swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazarethyan pinned against the cage. Nazarethyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazarethyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazarethyan.
Elkemenchi throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkemenchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi throws a one two combo.
Nazarethyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nazarethyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Nazarethyan.
Elkemenchi checks a leg kick.
Nazarethyan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi shoots in and drives through. Nazarethyan sprawls well.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elkemenchi is defended easily by Nazarethyan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Elkemenchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Nazarethyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkemenchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi feinted with a counter takedown.
Nazarethyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarethyan circles away. #T2#
Elkemenchi throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Nazarethyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Nazarethyan misses.
Elkemenchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi wants to clinch up but Nazarethyan keeps it at a distance.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Nazarethyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarethyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarethyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarethyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elkemenchi. That did some damage!
Elkemenchi wants to clinch.
Nazarethyan blocks a leg kick.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elkemenchi.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarethyan scores with a head kick. Elkemenchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elkemenchi, right into the meat. #T3#
Nazarethyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazarethyan jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazarethyan throws out a leg kick but Elkemenchi moves out of range and Nazarethyan only half commits.
Elkemenchi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and moves away.
Elkemenchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elkemenchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.#CL#
Elkemenchi clinches up against the cage.
Elkemenchi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Nazarethyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkemenchi has him pressed against the cage.
Elkemenchi blocks the elbow strike.
Nazarethyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elkemenchi avoids it.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nazarethyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Nazarethyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Nazarethyan cracks Elkemenchi with a nice body shot.#BC#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Nazarethyan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Elkemenchi pushing down on Nazarethyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elkemenchi lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazarethyan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Elkemenchi does no damage. #TD#
Elkemenchi feints and as Nazarethyan raises his hands in defense, Elkemenchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nazarethyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elkemenchi is pushing down on Nazarethyan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nazarethyan is fighting to maintain full guard but Elkemenchi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Nazarethyan defends it.
Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nazarethyan to regain full guard.
Elkemenchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Elkemenchi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nazarethyan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elkemenchi, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Elkemenchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Nazarethyan won't allow Elkemenchi to sweep him here.
Elkemenchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Elkemenchi advances to half guard.
Elkemenchi with the ground and pound but Nazarethyan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi is working hard here to advance position.
Elkemenchi stays in close to Nazarethyan's body and controls the position.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving. #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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarethyan.#TD#
Elkemenchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Elkemenchi postures up in Nazarethyan's guard and throws a big left but Nazarethyan blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazarethyan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
Ad Din rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elkemenchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ad Din stalks Elkemenchi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Elkemenchi's face. Elkemenchi staggers backwards, shaken.
Ad Din throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ad Din's sensitive parts.
Elkemenchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Elkemenchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elkemenchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Elkemenchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ad Din has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ad Din really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elkemenchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Ad Din is defending well.
Elkemenchi controlling the action here.
Elkemenchi stops Ad Din from getting back to his feet.
Elkemenchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elkemenchi in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Ad Din is trying to stand back up but Elkemenchi is controlling him
Elkemenchi throwing shots but Ad Din is blocking nicely.
Elkemenchi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elkemenchi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elkemenchi 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.
Ad Din is trying to stand up here but Elkemenchi is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Elkemenchi there.
Elkemenchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Ad Din is rocked!
Elkemenchi slows the pace down in half guard.
Ad Din is still in real trouble! Can Elkemenchi finish him?
Elkemenchi lands a big elbow - Ad Din is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Elkemenchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi made sure to mention his sponsor, Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 in his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 80 Kelly Vs Kahn
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Elkemenchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elkemenchi shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Elkemenchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elkemenchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Elkemenchi tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elkemenchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Elkemenchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Elkemenchi lands with a few short shots to the body.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elkemenchi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elkemenchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elkemenchi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Robinson is pressing down on Elkemenchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elkemenchi is holding on for now.
Elkemenchi is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elkemenchi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkemenchi gets full guard.
Robinson stands and throws Elkemenchi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robinson trying to control the action but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Robinson taking a break here but Elkemenchi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Elkemenchi defending well. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elkemenchi defends it well.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Elkemenchi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Robinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Robinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Elkemenchi counters with a takedown into side control.
Elkemenchi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Elkemenchi is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elkemenchi avoid being mounted?
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elkemenchi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
Robinson looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson wants to take Elkemenchi's back here but Elkemenchi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T1#
Elkemenchi tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elkemenchi is looking to escape.
Robinson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Elkemenchi is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Robinson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Elkemenchi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Elkemenchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elkemenchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elkemenchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Elkemenchi trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Elkemenchi.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Elkemenchi shoots in.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Elkemenchi's leg but Elkemenchi calmly moves out of range.
Elkemenchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Elkemenchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Robinson gets caught napping as Elkemenchi dives in and scores a takedown. Robinson manages to retain guard.
Elkemenchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
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 Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
Robinson checks a leg kick nicely.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Elkemenchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elkemenchi checks a leg kick.
Elkemenchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Elkemenchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elkemenchi off to one side.
Elkemenchi wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Elkemenchi shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Elkemenchi's guard.
Timothy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Elkemenchi controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Robinson is pushing down on Elkemenchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elkemenchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkemenchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elkemenchi is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elkemenchi won't allow Robinson to pass to mount. #T3#
Elkemenchi is looking to escape.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Elkemenchi defending well.
Elkemenchi punching from the bottom.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Robinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elkemenchi jabs at Robinson's body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elkemenchi.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.#TD#
Elkemenchi looking to score a takedown here. Robinson is defending well but Elkemenchi drives through and ends up in Robinson's guard.
Robinson pulls Elkemenchi in close to prevent any damage.
Elkemenchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Robinson working for a triangle but Elkemenchi defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Elkemenchi is proving a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Robinson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timothy Robinson thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Redman connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redman. Elkemenchi shrugs it off though.
Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elkemenchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Redman's midsection.
Elkemenchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redman misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Elkemenchi tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redman has Elkemenchi pushed against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Elkemenchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike.
Elkemenchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Elkemenchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Redman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redman wants it to stay on the feet.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Redman closes the distance and pushes Elkemenchi back into the cage.
Redman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elkemenchi's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
Redman blocks a body shot from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman has Elkemenchi pushed against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Elkemenchi dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman taking a breather.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike from Redman. #T2#
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Elkemenchi shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.#BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Redman's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi walks into a left hand.
Elkemenchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Redman's ribs.#TD2#
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
Elkemenchi prevents Redman from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
The strikes coming from Elkemenchi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Redman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Redman's legs.
Redman tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redman keeps working.
Elkemenchi advances nicely into full mount.
Elkemenchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redman is squirming around, avoiding Elkemenchi's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Redman wants to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi tries to control but Redman wriggling away. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Elkemenchi wants to control the pace but Redman is squirming around nicely.
Redman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Elkemenchi sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Elkemenchi has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown.
Elkemenchi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Elkemenchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi has had enough of the clinch but Redman keeps him there for the moment.
Elkemenchi wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Elkemenchi has Redman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elkemenchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Elkemenchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elkemenchi works Redman's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Redman lands a front kick.
Redman scores with a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi is breathing heavily.
Elkemenchi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redman scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Elkemenchi moves into the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkemenchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Redman.
Elkemenchi being controlled against the cage.
Elkemenchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elkemenchi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut even more.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elkemenchi is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman is pressed up against the cage. Elkemenchi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redman down to the mat. Redman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Redman throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Redman misses.
Nice sprawl there from Redman as Elkemenchi shoots in.
Elkemenchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Redman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Redman scores with a body shot.
Redman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Redman tenderised Elkemenchi's leg. Elkemenchi is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Elkemenchi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Elkemenchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redman throws a nice looking combination but Elkemenchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Elkemenchi moved away.#CL#
Redman has Elkemenchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkemenchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Redman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Elkemenchi moved away.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Elkemenchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redman lands a head kick!
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Redman. #CL2#
Elkemenchi instigates a clinch.
Elkemenchi blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Elkemenchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elkemenchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redman is looking to reverse the position.
Redman prevents Elkemenchi from moving into mount.
Elkemenchi working away.
Redman is trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi scores with punches from side control.
Redman wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Redman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi not doing much here. #T3#
Redman tries to get to full guard but Elkemenchi has control of the leg.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Redman is working to get back to half guard.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi wants to control the pace but Redman is squirming around nicely.
Elkemenchi landing strikes from the mount.
Redman is trying to stand up.
Redman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redman is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.#T4#
Elkemenchi is just content to waste time from the top position. Redman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Elkemenchi controlling from the top position.
Elkemenchi prevents Redman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Redman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redman, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMMA 73 Fortune vs Qasi
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma catches Elkemenchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elkemenchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elkemenchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Hanma with a nice cross.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elkemenchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Elkemenchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
A jab from Elkemenchi finds it's way through Hanma's defenses.
Elkemenchi jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkemenchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanma defends it well.
Elkemenchi has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.#TD2#
Elkemenchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVR#
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Elkemenchi blocks nicely.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Elkemenchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Elkemenchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Elkemenchi is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
Hanma is adopting a defensive guard.
Elkemenchi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Hanma is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
Elkemenchi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hanma is striking from the bottom but Elkemenchi uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanma defends it well.
Hanma regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkemenchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Hanma passes Elkemenchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanma prevents Elkemenchi from improving his position.
Hanma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanma drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Elkemenchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Hanma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Hanma there.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkemenchi keeps working.
Hanma passes to side control.
Hanma is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Elkemenchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanma was covering up waiting for the punch and Elkemenchi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanma with a nice head shot there.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Elkemenchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Elkemenchi!#REVB#
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Elkemenchi controlling him for the moment.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elkemenchi pushing down on Hanma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanma trying to hold on to Elkemenchi's head to control him but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hanma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elkemenchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanma trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hanma has his hands clasped together around Elkemenchi's back. He's all about the action.
Elkemenchi wants to stand up but Hanma has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hanma punching from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma trying to hold on to Elkemenchi's head to control him but Elkemenchi postures up. #T3#
Hanma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Elkemenchi won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Elkemenchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanma's guard.
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it.
Hanma gets full guard.
Elkemenchi content to stall in guard here.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Elkemenchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma controls Elkemenchi momentarily but Elkemenchi frees himself.
Hanma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elkemenchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi working away.
Hanma tries to bench press Elkemenchi off him but Elkemenchi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanma prevents Elkemenchi from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma cracks Elkemenchi with an open hand slap.
Elkemenchi lands with a good body shot.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elkemenchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Elkemenchi ducks down to avoid it.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkemenchi is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkemenchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elkemenchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma clobbers Elkemenchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elkemenchi shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
Jack Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Hanma trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma looking to control.
Elkemenchi passes Hanma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanma sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Hanma is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Elkemenchi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Elkemenchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hanma controlling Elkemenchi's posture.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma wants to control the position but Elkemenchi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Hanma is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura here.
Hanma trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkemenchi won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Hanma.
I think Hanma 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Hanma!
A very excited looking Jack Hanma 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: MMMA 67 Spector vs Booney
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Elkemenchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkemenchi misses with a low kick.
Daniels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Daniels as he checks the leg kick.
Daniels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a double leg but Daniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniels throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Daniels misses. #TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daniels is trying to defend but Elkemenchi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Elkemenchi is controlling him
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is trying for a kimura here. Daniels looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Elkemenchi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evgeni Elkemenchi made sure he mentioned Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Aurelio swinging wildly here.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick and Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
Elkemenchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Got Your 6 in the buildup to the fight.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Aurelio shows good takedown defense.
Elkemenchi blocks a head kick by Aurelio. #TD#
Elkemenchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aurelio trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelio defending well though.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Elkemenchi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Aurelio is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Elkemenchi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aurelio trying to control from the bottom.
Elkemenchi controlling the action here.
Elkemenchi prevents Aurelio from improving his position.
Elkemenchi is thwarting Aurelio's attempts to control the position.
Elkemenchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkemenchi throwing shots but Aurelio is blocking nicely.
Elkemenchi thows a huge punch but Aurelio dodges it nicely.
Aurelio punching from the bottom.
Aurelio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Elkemenchi is controlling well.
Aurelio gets full guard.#T2#
Aurelio striking off his back but it's not causing Elkemenchi any problems.
Aurelio looking to control.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Elkemenchi working some strikes from top position.
Aurelio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Elkemenchi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aurelio striking off his back but it's not causing Elkemenchi any problems.
Aurelio trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelio has wrist control.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Elkemenchi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elkemenchi stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Aurelio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elkemenchi passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Elkemenchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkemenchi throws a strike but Aurelio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elkemenchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely. #T4#
Elkemenchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elkemenchi stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelio.
Elkemenchi advances position into side control!
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Elkemenchi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi scores with punches from side control.
Elkemenchi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aurelio is looking to regain half guard here but Elkemenchi keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi looks up at the clock and then as Aurelio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Elkemenchi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elkemenchi wants to control but Aurelio is keeping him busy.
Aurelio tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Elkemenchi darts in trying to clinch
and Aurelio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aurelio misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelio cracks Elkemenchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elkemenchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Aurelio lands a high kick to the side of Elkemenchi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Aurelio dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Elkemenchi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Elkemenchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi pulls Aurelio in close to prevent any damage.
Elkemenchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Aurelio pushing down on Elkemenchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aurelio drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head. #T1#
Elkemenchi is controlling Aurelio's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aurelio wants to advance to full mount but Elkemenchi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelio works over Elkemenchi with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aurelio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Aurelio keeps trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elkemenchi controls Aurelio momentarily but Aurelio frees himself.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elkemenchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aurelio throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Elkemenchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elkemenchi showed some decent athleticism there.
Elkemenchi working the head and body with strikes.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Elkemenchi is controlling well.
Aurelio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.
Elkemenchi working Aurelio over with strikes.
Aurelio is trying to maintain the position but Elkemenchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Elkemenchi is controlling well. #T4#
Elkemenchi wants to take a breather but Aurelio is having none of it.
Aurelio trying to control here.
Elkemenchi is taking a breather. Aurelio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio is pressing down on Elkemenchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Aurelio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Aurelio finds it's way through Elkemenchi's defenses.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Aurelio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurelio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elkemenchi.
Aurelio misses with a head kick.
Elkemenchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elkemenchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelio. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Aurelio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkemenchi. #T1#
Elkemenchi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi 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.
Aurelio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aurelio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Aurelio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkemenchi defends well.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelio wants to sweep but no luck.
Elkemenchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelio has wrist control.
Elkemenchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aurelio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aurelio wants to sweep but no luck.
Elkemenchi stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aurelio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Elkemenchi looking for a guillotine here but Aurelio defends easily.
Aurelio looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Elkemenchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi is trying to keep Aurelio in close.
Elkemenchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aurelio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi postures up in Aurelio's guard and throws a big left but Aurelio blocks it.
Aurelio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Elkemenchi landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Aurelio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Elkemenchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elkemenchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aurelio trying to keep a closed guard but Elkemenchi is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aurelio's head.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcelo Aurelio.
I think Aurelio 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Aurelio!
A very excited looking Marcelo Aurelio 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Salazar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salazar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elkemenchi's waist but Elkemenchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salazar off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salazar 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.#TD#
Elkemenchi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Elkemenchi lands a few punches from side control.
Salazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elkemenchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salazar is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
Elkemenchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Salazar tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Salazar is rocked!#T1#
Elkemenchi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Salazar is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Elkemenchi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!

Event: GK 135 - Dall vs Lee
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
McCoy throws a leg kick which misses Elkemenchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkemenchi tries to avoid it.
Elkemenchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elkemenchi shoots for a double leg takedown but McCoy sprawls well. He's pushed Elkemenchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCoy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elkemenchi takes a step back to recover.
McCoy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a shoot takedown. McCoy fights it but they end up in guard.
McCoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elkemenchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elkemenchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elkemenchi on the ground.
McCoy is trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi working away.
McCoy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Elkemenchi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
McCoy is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
Elkemenchi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McCoy is trying to improve his position.
McCoy wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi working the head and body with strikes.
McCoy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Elkemenchi working away.
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Elkemenchi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC2#
McCoy is rocked!
Elkemenchi scores with punches from side control.
Oh McCoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkemenchi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Elkemenchi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A big shot lands for Elkemenchi! That's hurt McCoy! Will he recover? Elkemenchi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!

Event: Omega Fight Night 30
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Hiller throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiller throws a leg kick
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkemenchi. #TD2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hiller's half guard.
Elkemenchi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elkemenchi jumps into side control!
Hiller wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hiller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Elkemenchi connects with a decent elbow.
Elkemenchi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elkemenchi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Elkemenchi working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Hiller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiller's coaches at Team Migraine have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
A lull in the action here as Elkemenchi stalls from top position.
Elkemenchi tries to advance to mount but Hiller denies him.
Elkemenchi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hiller tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Hiller can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elkemenchi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hiller is trying to control but can't.
Elkemenchi working the head and body with strikes.
Hiller is concentrating on defense, preventing Elkemenchi from advancing position.
Hiller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elkemenchi is nestled in close to Hiller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
Hiller wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi is keen to just control but Hiller is a slippery customer.
Hiller has a hand on Elkemenchi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elkemenchi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Hiller is squirming around, avoiding Elkemenchi's attempts to control the action.
Elkemenchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hiller working to try and regain half guard.
Elkemenchi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hiller's face.
Elkemenchi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Hiller is rocked!
Elkemenchi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hiller covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!

Event: NIGHT of CHAMPIONS 3
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Wilkinson misses the jab.
Elkemenchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away easily
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilkinson misses with a head kick.
Elkemenchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilkinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Wilkinson is trying to stand up here but Elkemenchi is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilkinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkemenchi.
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Wilkinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Elkemenchi is on him like a limpet, forcing Wilkinson back against the cage.#T2#
Wilkinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Elkemenchi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elkemenchi leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Wilkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Timothy Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilkinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Wilkinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Wilkinson manages to get underhooks.
Wilkinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elkemenchi up against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Elkemenchi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wilkinson can't fight it off and eventually Elkemenchi manages to take the fight to the floor. Wilkinson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilkinson wants to stand but Elkemenchi is controlling the position. #T4#
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilkinson wants to stand but Elkemenchi is controlling the position.
Wilkinson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Elkemenchi dives into side control.
Wilkinson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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 Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wilkinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkemenchi prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson taking a breather.
Elkemenchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Elkemenchi forces Wilkinson back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi takes a shot to the head.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elkemenchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkinson after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson gets through Elkemenchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
Elkemenchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilkinson has Elkemenchi pushed against the cage.
Wilkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elkemenchi is trying to drag Wilkinson to the mat but Wilkinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timothy Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Elkemenchi's takedown attempt. #T2#
Wilkinson lands a right hand.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi has Wilkinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilkinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Elkemenchi is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Elkemenchi is trying to trip Wilkinson. He has hold of a leg but Wilkinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Elkemenchi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson wants to stand and escape but Elkemenchi is having none of it. #ES#
Wilkinson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Elkemenchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Wilkinson manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Wilkinson's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilkinson scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Wilkinson cracks Elkemenchi with a good jab.
Elkemenchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilkinson finish him?#T3#
Wilkinson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Elkemenchi flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Elkemenchi is out cold! Wilkinson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Wilkinson!
Timothy Wilkinson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OMEGAGEDDON
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Thunda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thunda.
Elkemenchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thunda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thunda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Thunda drops Elkemenchi with a big left hand and mounts him. Elkemenchi is in big trouble! #ROC#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunda controlling the pace for now.
Elkemenchi is still in real trouble! Can Thunda finish him?
Elkemenchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Elkemenchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Thunda avoids the attempt from Elkemenchi to control.#T1#
Thunda controlling his opponent.
Thunda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thunda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunda continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Thunda.
Elkemenchi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thunda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thunda.
Thunda continues to hold on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Thunda is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Thunda tries to control but Elkemenchi wriggling away.
Thunda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elkemenchi is squirming around, avoiding Thunda's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunda controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Thunda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thunda misses with a wild body shot.
Elkemenchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thunda throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Elkemenchi seems content to control.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elkemenchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thunda tries to roll over but Elkemenchi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Elkemenchi jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Thunda is working hard here to advance position.
Thunda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
Elkemenchi cracks Thunda with a big elbow.
Elkemenchi throws a strike aimed at the side of Thunda's head but Thunda avoids it well.#T1#
Thunda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Elkemenchi.
Sloppy strikes there by Elkemenchi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi throws an elbow but Thunda slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thunda can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elkemenchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thunda is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
Thunda is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elkemenchi wants to control but Thunda is keeping him busy.
Thunda is trying to improve his position.
Thunda wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thunda regains half guard.
Thunda is looking for a sweep. Elkemenchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Thunda is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi thows a huge punch but Thunda dodges it nicely.
Elkemenchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elkemenchi lands with a punch from half guard.
Thunda wants to improve his position but Elkemenchi is controlling well.
Elkemenchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elkemenchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunda defending well though.
Thunda is looking to improve his position.
Elkemenchi wants to take a breather but Thunda is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunda wants to improve his position but Elkemenchi is controlling well.
Elkemenchi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi tries to pass to full mount but Thunda defends it.
Elkemenchi working the head and body with strikes.
Thunda wants to improve his position but Elkemenchi is controlling well. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunda trying to hold on to Elkemenchi's head to control him but Elkemenchi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thunda counters with a one-two to the body.
Thunda throws out a loose jab but Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunda misses with a straight left.
Thunda lands with a straight right. Elkemenchi didn't see that one coming.
Thunda connects with a single shot there.
Thunda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunda misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunda is looking to counter with head kicks.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Thunda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DJ Thunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkemenchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Elkemenchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunda avoids it really well and circles away.
Elkemenchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Thunda misses.
Elkemenchi with the counter takedown but Thunda avoids it easily.
A head kick by Thunda misses #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thunda is refusing to be controlled, as Elkemenchi sits in half guard.
Thunda wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunda sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thunda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Thunda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thunda wants to sweep here but Elkemenchi controlling him for the moment.
Elkemenchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elkemenchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunda has wrist control.
Elkemenchi won't allow Thunda to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkemenchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thunda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Elkemenchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Thunda defends it.
Thunda trying to control from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunda keeps working.
Elkemenchi prevents Thunda from improving his position.
Thunda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi wants to take a breather but Thunda is having none of it.
Thunda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Thunda is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkemenchi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Elkemenchi there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.
Thunda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elkemenchi scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeni Elkemenchi.
I think Elkemenchi 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: BLOOD AND BONES
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in and bounces Cosades off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elkemenchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cosades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elkemenchi defends it easily.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elkemenchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi landing with the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkemenchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elkemenchi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cosades is trying to maintain the position but Elkemenchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elkemenchi lands a nice short elbow.
Elkemenchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cosades taking some punishment here, with Elkemenchi in his half guard. #T3#
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elkemenchi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cosades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elkemenchi has Cosades in his guard.#REVR#
Cosades in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is keeping the position.#T4#
Cosades in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkemenchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades throws a strike but Elkemenchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cosades working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi is in close to Cosades's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cosades has his foot on Elkemenchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elkemenchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Elkemenchi won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi 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##CL2#
Cosades gets tackled into the cage by Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Elkemenchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elkemenchi is looking to clinch.
Cosades throws a big counter combination but Elkemenchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Cosades lands a high kick!
Elkemenchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cosades scores with a head kick. Elkemenchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cosades misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkemenchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Cosades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades throws a push kick but Elkemenchi slaps the foot to one side.
Cosades tried to score with a low kick but Elkemenchi checks it.
Cosades with a jab.#T1#
Cosades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elkemenchi at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Elkemenchi down.
Cosades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cosades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Elkemenchi clinches up against the cage.
Cosades tries a body shot but Elkemenchi blocks it.
Elkemenchi wants a takedown but no success here.
Cosades working aggressively here.
Cosades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkemenchi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks from the clinch.
Elkemenchi wants to clinch up but Cosades keeps it at a distance.
Cosades connects with a right hand. Elkemenchi shakes it off.
Elkemenchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Cosades, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Cosades against the cage but Cosades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.#T2#
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Elkemenchi ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elkemenchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi drops his hands momentarily and Cosades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cosades throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Donk. Cosades catches Elkemenchi right on the button with a cross.
Cosades lets loose with a powerful body kick. Elkemenchi will feel that in the morning.
Cosades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Elkemenchi.
Cosades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
Elkemenchi shoots and misses
and Cosades counters with a two punch combo.
Cosades fails to land with a series of punches.
Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosades.#T3#
Cosades misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Elkemenchi instigates a clinch.
Cosades tries to work over Elkemenchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cosades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Cosades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cosades misses with a few strikes there.
Cosades misses with a double jab.
Cosades throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elkemenchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosades's head.
Cosades controls Elkemenchi momentarily but Elkemenchi frees himself.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cosades is pulling down on Elkemenchi's head. It's preventing any offense from Elkemenchi, at least for the moment.#T4#
Elkemenchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosades's head.#SUB#
Cosades working for submissions but it's allowed Elkemenchi to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elkemenchi lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elkemenchi working over Cosades with some ground and pound. Cosades looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cosades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosades.
Elkemenchi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Elkemenchi defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caius Cosades dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there #TD2#
and Elkemenchi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosades's guard.
Elkemenchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elkemenchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkemenchi works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.
Elkemenchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
Elkemenchi landing some decent shots from guard.
Elkemenchi distracts Cosades with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elkemenchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Elkemenchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elkemenchi stands up over Cosades, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cosades has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elkemenchi has passed into side control.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Cosades is working away. #T3#
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Elkemenchi working the ground and pound.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Elkemenchi working the head with strikes.
Cosades tries to bench press Elkemenchi off him but Elkemenchi keeps the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades tries to control but Elkemenchi manages to take his back.#T4##SUB2#
Elkemenchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cosades defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cosades grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cosades's head.
Elkemenchi connects with a big shot to the side of Cosades's head.
Elkemenchi scores with punches and elbows.
Cosades wants to control his opponent's hands but Elkemenchi gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cosades knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cosades for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkemenchi doesn't have the hooks in and Cosades manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elkemenchi 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!

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