Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TR3: BUNYASARN VS. CHLAPIK
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boone circles away quickly and effectively.
Boone throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Boone's body.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Boone with a series of wild strikes but Boone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a series of strikes that have Boone backpedaling.
Bakunin lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from Boone misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone lands with a straight right. Bakunin didn't see that one coming.
Boone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Boone.
Bakunin connects with a right hand. Boone shakes it off.
Boone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Boone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin lands an overhand right.#T1#
Bakunin throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
Boone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boone.
Boone dips to his left and cracks Bakunin with an uppercut!
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Boone throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Bakunin throws a jab when Boone was well out of range.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Boone moves away and avoids it.
Boone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Boone ducked under it nicely.
Boone tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakunin avoided it.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Boone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakunin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Boone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bakunin's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin connects with a single shot there.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boone throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone cracks Bakunin with an open hand slap.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boone throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Boone connects with a single shot there.
Boone digs a good hook to Bakunin's body.
Boone avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin swinging wildly here. #T3#
Bakunin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Boone cracks Bakunin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target. #KD#
Boone waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bakunin to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Bakunin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet but Boone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone prevents Bakunin from getting back to his feet.
Boone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakunin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakunin wants to stand and escape but Boone is having none of it. #SUB#
Boone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bakunin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bakunin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Boone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bakunin passes into half guard. #T4##SU2#
Bakunin decides to stand and escape the position.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boone finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
A big right from Boone misses.
Boone avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
An attempted straight right counter from Boone misses the target.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
Boone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone looks to land a combination but Bakunin avoids it well.
Bakunin looks to land a combination. Boone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
That's time! Boone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bakunin takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Boone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Boone throws an off balance right hand
and Bakunin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a really nice looking cross but Boone seems unphased.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Boone avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin connects with a jab.
Boone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bakunin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy right hand. Boone should have avoided that one. #T1#
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
It looked like Boone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakunin.
Boone misses with a body shot.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
A big left from Boone misses.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Boone avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Boone misses its target.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boone at a distance.
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!
Bakunin slips under a jab.#T2#
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a double jab
and Boone counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Boone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boone misses with a wild combination.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Boone throws out a leg kick but Bakunin moves out of range and Boone only half commits.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.#T3#
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
It looked like Boone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bakunin is breathing heavily.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin works over Boone's head and body with a nice combination.
Boone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakunin.
Boone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boone misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Boone misses.
Boone staying out of range there.#T4#
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Boone tries to move into range but Bakunin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boone misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Boone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boone slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Boone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boone tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone slips a jab from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Boone.
An inside leg kick from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boone throws a big counter combination but Bakunin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Boone - just one landing.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bakunin duly obliges.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Boone counters with a head kick that drops Bakunin!
Bakunin is still in real trouble! Can Boone finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bakunin covers up, he's hurt! Boone keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Boone and the ref steps in to end the fight! Boone can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Boone!
Jackson Boone really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Mikhail Bakunin spoke after the fight, saying 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Hooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Hooper throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooper swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakunin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head kick that half lands.
Hooper misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakunin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Bakunin's body. Bakunin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hooper checks a leg kick.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bakunin rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakunin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bakunin throws a one two combo.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Hooper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBakunin.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Bakunin tries to sprawl but Hooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakunin is looking to escape.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Bakunin tries to kick Hooper off but Hooper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
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.
Hooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bakunin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakunin is trying to stand. #T3#
Hooper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hooper working Bakunin over with strikes.
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hooper is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hooper is trying to control. Bakunin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bakunin has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooper working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him #T4#
Bakunin wants to improve his position but Hooper is controlling well.
Bakunin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hooper lands strikes from half guard.
Hooper working Bakunin over with strikes.
Hooper is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Bakunin 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.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
That's time! Bakunin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hooper throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hooper feints the counter takedown.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bakunin 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.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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#
Hooper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakunin.#T1#
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakunin is retaining full guard.
Hooper postures up in Bakunin's guard and throws a big left but Bakunin blocks it.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hooper landing with the ground and pound.
Hooper stops Bakunin from standing up.
Hooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper trying to control but Bakunin is working from the bottom.
Bakunin has momentary wrist control but Hooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Bakunin can't keep his opponent in guard - Hooper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Hooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakunin keeps working.
Hooper winds up and cracks Bakunin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hooper prevents Bakunin from improving his position.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Troy Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Bakunin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hooper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bakunin taking some punishment here, with Hooper in his half guard.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him #T3#
Nice strikes from Hooper there.
Bakunin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Hooper is controlling him
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bakunin is looking to escape.
Hooper is trying to control. Bakunin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper prevents Bakunin from improving his position.
Bakunin is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Hooper prevents Bakunin from standing back up. #T4#
Hooper is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Hooper is controlling him well.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hooper lands strikes from half guard.
Hooper working Bakunin over with strikes.
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. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to Bakunin's temple.
Bakunin is looking to escape.
Hooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hooper slips a nice elbow through Bakunin's hands, connecting with Bakunin's forehead.
Bakunin pushes Hooper off looking to stand but Hooper dives back in and keeps control.
Bakunin gets full guard.
Hooper won't allow Bakunin to get back to his feet.
Bakunin is looking to stand back up but Hooper counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hooper can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Hooper avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Hooper.
Hooper throws a right hand that Bakunin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakunin also avoids with ease.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper lands the left hand.
Hooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
Hooper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Bakunin throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Jab from Hooper.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
A left and a right from Hooper both land. Nice combination.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooper throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Hooper avoids it well.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Mikhail Bakunin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakunin defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper fails to land the takedown.
Bakunin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakunin tries to move into range but Hooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper slips a jab from Bakunin.#T3#
Bakunin takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Hooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Hooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin dips to his left and cracks Hooper with an uppercut!
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Hooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper lands a jab to the head.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooper tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooper.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Hooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakunin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Hooper.
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Hooper clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
After the fight, Troy Hooper was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Mikhail Bakunin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: EFC Hepple vs Hooper
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker connects with a body shot.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bakunin.
Bakunin checks a leg kick.#CL#
Coker clinches up with Bakunin and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land. #TD#
Coker gets control of Bakunin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bakunin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coker's guard.#SUB#
Coker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bakunin throwing strikes but missing.
Bakunin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Coker working for a triangle but Bakunin defends it easily.
Coker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Bakunin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coker, up you get!
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Bakunin off balance momentarily.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Coker misses with a body kick.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination!
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Bakunin.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Coker.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakunin checks it well.
A head kick misses from Bakunin.
Coker scores with a spinning back kick!
Coker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bakunin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bakunin avoids a kick to the body.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Coker avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and Bakunin counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Bakunin down.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Bakunin 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bakunin blocks a low kick nicely.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakunin checks a leg kick.
A combination from Bakunin does no damage.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bakunin lands a head kick. Coker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin 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.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Coker checks a leg kick.#T4#
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. #CL#
Coker closes the distance and clinches.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Coker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
Coker stalling in the clinch but Bakunin improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Coker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakunin checks a leg kick.
Bakunin jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Coker thuds his right hand into Bakunin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakunin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Coker scores with a spinning back kick!
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker digs a good hook to Bakunin's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
As Bakunin backs away, Coker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Bakunin off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Bakunin blocks the low kick.#T1#
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Coker moves in looking to clinch but Bakunin pushes him off.
Bakunin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease.
Bakunin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bakunin throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bakunin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Coker to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakunin.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakunin blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Coker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Bakunin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakunin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Coker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Coker moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bakunin letting Coker take a breather here.
A short right from Bakunin.
Coker lands a right hand. #T3#
Coker stalling in the clinch but Bakunin improves position.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Coker.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Coker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Coker.
Coker working aggressively here.
Coker takes a shot to the head.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action. #T4#
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin pushes Coker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker is trying to pull guard but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bakunin walks away with a smile on his face. Coker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bakunin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Coker.
Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Coker cracks Bakunin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Coker connects with the punch.
Coker slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Coker misses the jab.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coker blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
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 head kick misses from Bakunin.
Coker lands with a hook. Bakunin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker lands with a straight right. Bakunin didn't see that one coming.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakunin. Bakunin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Bakunin with a jab.
Bakunin throws a jab when Coker was well out of range.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coker looks for the body kick but Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
Bakunin cracks Coker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Coker.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range.
Coker digs a good body shot into Bakunin's ribs.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker misses with a body shot
and Bakunin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Coker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakunin on the side of the head.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bakunin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coker tries to clinch up but Bakunin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Coker with a series of wild strikes but Coker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Coker rushes Bakunin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coker blocking some punches.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker fails to pull guard.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coker or not.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Coker lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Bakunin.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Akeen Coker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Coker misses the target.
Bakunin misses with a jab to the body
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coker checks the leg kick.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bakunin doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Bakunin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coker's corner calls for a 1-2. Coker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker tries to clinch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coker digs a good hook to Bakunin's body.
Coker throws a good cross that connects.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.#T1#
Coker thows a body kick. Bakunin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Bakunin stumbling back into the cage.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker jabs Bakunin right on the nose. Bakunin blinks but takes it well.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bakunin if he has to take too many more of those.
Bakunin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Coker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakunin.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
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!
Coker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakunin checks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coker.#T2#
Coker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bakunin will feel that in the morning.
Bakunin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker.
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Coker lands a front kick.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Coker lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coker sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakunin lands a jab to Coker's midsection.#CL#
Bakunin gets tackled into the cage by Coker. Coker maintains the clinch.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Coker jumps into guard, dragging Bakunin to the mat.
Coker keeping full guard, as Bakunin tries to pass. #SUB#
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakunin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bakunin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Bakunin with a nice head shot there.
Bakunin wants to stand but Coker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Coker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bakunin stacks Coker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bakunin!#SU2#
Bakunin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coker to his feet.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Coker's ribs.#T4#
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bakunin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coker pushes Bakunin away with a front kick.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.#CL#
Coker darts in and clinches Bakunin up against the cage.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker had his way with Mikhail Bakunin in that round.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bakunin looks to throw a body kick
and Coker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Coker counters with a solid body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakunin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker works Bakunin's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakunin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range. #T1#
Bakunin 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.
Coker feints and then cracks Bakunin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bakunin down.
Bakunin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bakunin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Bakunin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bakunin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Coker staying out of range there.
Coker tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakunin avoided it.#CL#
Coker rushes Bakunin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Coker. #T2#
Good body shot from Coker.
Coker is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker lands an uppercut.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Coker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bakunin is keeping busy.
Coker tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Coker drops back down to his feet.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. #T3#
Coker looking to stall.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Coker.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Coker.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Coker as the two fighters clinch.
Bakunin lands a body punch.
Coker digs a right hand underneath Bakunin's ribcage. Bakunin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coker pushes Bakunin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bakunin smiles and moves away.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Bakunin sees coming a mile off.
Bakunin swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakunin takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bakunin blocks a leg kick.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bakunin avoids it.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker tries to clinch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Mikhail Bakunin had this to say: 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Daughtrey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakunin takes one on the button.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Daughtrey ducks down to avoid it.
Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daughtrey scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daughtrey.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daughtrey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bakunin counter with a right hand.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Daughtrey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin scores with a one two! Daughtrey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daughtrey moves away.
Daughtrey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with a series of wild punches.
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Daughtrey is just out of range.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daughtrey slips under a jab.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Daughtrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daughtrey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bakunin throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin swinging wildly here. #T2#
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Bakunin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daughtrey back to the cage. Bakunin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice cross by Bakunin.
Daughtrey lands a lovely overhand right.
Daughtrey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daughtrey throws a right and a left that Bakunin avoids nicely.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daughtrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Daughtrey walks into a stiff left hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daughtrey throws out the jab.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daughtrey throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin. #T3#
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Daughtrey's ribs.
Daughtrey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Daughtrey misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Daughtrey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daughtrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakunin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Daughtrey moves out of range easily.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Daughtrey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daughtrey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakunin at a distance.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daughtreys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakunin lands a two punch combo.
Daughtrey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Daughtrey lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination!
Daughtrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Daughtrey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakunin.
A head kick misses from Bakunin.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Daughtrey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daughtrey throws a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Daughtrey.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Bakunin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daughtrey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big left from Daughtrey misses.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Daughtrey missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daughtrey looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
The crowd cheers as Bakunin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daughtrey doesn't seem phased though.
Daughtrey lands a nice looking body shot.
Daughtrey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Daughtrey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakunin swats away the attempt to clinch by Daughtrey.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Daughtrey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head.
Daughtrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Daughtrey moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daughtrey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daughtrey blocks a jab.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Daughtrey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Daughtrey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Daughtrey missing with knees to the body.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin avoids a wild elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Daughtrey.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bakunin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daughtrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Daughtrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakunin prevents it.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daughtrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Daughtrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
Bakunin tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Daughtrey.
Daughtrey throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daughtrey.
Kevin Daughtrey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin lands an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Daughtrey on the inside.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin presses Daughtrey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daughtrey trying to control the position but instead, Bakunin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daughtrey into the cage.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands. #T4#
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Daughtrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bakunin pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin avoiding damage as Daughtrey throws knees to the body.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Daughtrey's ribs.
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakunin swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Bakunin dips to his left and cracks Daughtrey with an uppercut!
Bakunin lands a jab to Daughtrey's midsection.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakunin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target.
Daughtrey cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Daughtrey punishes Bakunin's body with a nice straight punch.
Daughtrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Bakunin keeps it at a distance.
Daughtrey walks into a jab.
Daughtrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.#T1#
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daughtrey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daughtrey scores with a jab.
Daughtrey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Daughtrey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Daughtrey's head.
A combination from Daughtrey does no damage.
Bakunin lands with a straight right. Daughtrey didn't see that one coming.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Bakunin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Daughtrey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakunin doesn't seem phased though.
Daughtrey with a jab.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Daughtrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kevin Daughtrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin clobbers Daughtrey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daughtrey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daughtrey.
Bakunin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daughtrey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Bakunin.
Daughtrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daughtrey misses with a looping right.
Daughtrey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daughtrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daughtrey.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daughtrey doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Daughtrey.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin moves out of range as Daughtrey strikes.
Daughtrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daughtrey moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bakunin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin lands with a cross.
Daughtrey walks into a left hand. #T4#
Bakunin lands a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination!
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daughtrey moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Daughtrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daughtrey blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakunin connects with a jab.
Daughtrey is looking to clinch.
Bakunin jabs Daughtrey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands with a cross.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Daughtrey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
A relieved looking Mikhail Bakunin 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: EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bakunin.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bakunin!
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Half Assed tries to clinch up but Bakunin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
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 big right from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the head.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed cracks Bakunin with an open hand slap.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed tries to score with a low kick but Bakunin moves his leg out of the way.
Bakunin punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakunin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Half Assed's head.
Bakunin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakunin defends it well.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Bakunin stalks Half Assed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Half Assed's face. Half Assed staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakunin slips a jab from Half Assed.
Donk. Bakunin catches Half Assed right on the button with a cross.
Bakunin lands with a nice combination. Half Assed backs away looking to recover.
Bakunin misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Half Assed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bakunin as Half Assed shoots in.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Bakunin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Half Assed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bakunin throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Half Assed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Half Assed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakunin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin stuns Half Assed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Half Assed misses the jab.
It looked like Bakunin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bakunin throws a lazy head kick
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Half Assed drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Half Assed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Despite the aggression on Half Assed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakunin swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Half Assed can do to turn this around?
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Bakunin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakunin takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
It looked like Bakunin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin throws a nice head kick!
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Half Assed avoids nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Half Assed might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bakunin has got the better of the exchanges.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Half Assed.#T1#
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakunin thinking.
Bakunin throws a good cross that connects.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
As Half Assed looks to move away, Bakunin throws a big counter combo but Half Assed just gets out of the way.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses with a body shot. #T2#
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed misses the body punch
and Bakunin counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Half Assed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin misses with a body shot
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
A shot to the body from Bakunin misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bakunin is able to avoid easily.
Bakunin throws a big counter combination but Half Assed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed throws a front kick aimed at Bakunin's knee but Bakunin avoids it well.
Half Assed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Half Assed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.#T4#
A big left from Half Assed misses.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Half Assed backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Half Assed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Bakunin sizes up Half Assed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Half Assed's body. Half Assed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Half Assed connects with a nice looking jab.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin lands with a straight right. Half Assed didn't see that one coming.
Bakunin punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin lands with a nice combination. Half Assed backs away looking to recover.
Half Assed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Half Assed's head.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Half Assed doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Bakunin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Bakunin cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Half Assed connects with a jab.
Half Assed blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Bakunin throws a lazy head kick
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin sizes up Half Assed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Bakunin cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Half Assed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Bakunin is rocked!
Bakunin dips to his left and cracks Half Assed with an uppercut!
Oh Bakunin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Half Assed counters with a left to the body.
Bakunin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Half Assed's head backwards.
Bakunin slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##KD2#
Half Assed cracks Bakunin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Half Assed has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bakunin to stand back up!
Half Assed throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Half Assed flicks out a counter leg kick but Bakunin steps away.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Bakunin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Half Assed on the side of the head.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.#T4#
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Half Assed avoids it well.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a jab to Half Assed's midsection.
Half Assed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Bakunin throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed takes one on the button.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Bakunin.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Half Assed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.

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 Mikhail Bakunin.
Well Bakunin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz jabs Bakunin right on the nose. Bakunin blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Bakunin avoids nicely.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Bakunin's head back.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Bakunin misses with a combination
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakunin sprawls and moves away.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Bakunin lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakunin takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bakunin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Bakunin manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Bakunin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakunin circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just 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!
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination!
Bakunin throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Bakunin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Bakunin.
Diaz clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Diaz.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakunin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz jabs at Bakunin's body.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Bakunin is quick to defend against it.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Bakunin's defenses.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Bakunin. #T3#
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Bakunin sprawls well.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Bakunin, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Bakunin against the cage but Bakunin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Bakunin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Bakunin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin lands a head kick!
Bakunin is breathing heavily.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Bakunin blocks a jab.#T4#
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Bakunin moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Bakunin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakunin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin'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#
Bakunin lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Bakunin catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakunin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Diaz slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bakunin lands a jab-cross combination.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Bakunin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Bakunin walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Mat Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Bakunin lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bakunin throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakunin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Bakunin slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Diaz slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Bakunin's head back.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin 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 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin throws a right hand that Schultz ducks under and follows up with a left that Schultz also avoids with ease.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Schultz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Schultz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bakunin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schultz - the referee stops the clock and Bakunin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schultz. Bakunin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been hearing reports that Schultz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Schultz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bakunin.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Schultz avoids them all with ease.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Schultz avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schultz looks to land a combination but Bakunin avoids it well.
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Schultz.#T1#
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin blocks the body kick.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Schultz misses.
Schultz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
A little feinted left hand from Schultz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Schultz connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Schultz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bakunin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schultz, right into the meat.
Bakunin moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Schultz's head but Schultz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Schultz clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bakunin.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakunin blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schultz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bakunin.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Schultz working aggressively here.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Schultz landing knees to the head.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bakunin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakunin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Bakunin tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin is working Schultz over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
Schultz is breathing heavily.#T4#
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin presses Schultz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bakunin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schultz.
Bakunin gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a right hand.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bakunin avoids the damage to the body.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Schultz is rocked!
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin pounces like a tiger and cracks Schultz with a vicious hook! Schultz is down but not out! Bakunin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Bakunin!
A victorious Mikhail Bakunin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin slips a jab from Half Assed.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bakunin.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Half Assed throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Bakunin.
A counter left hand to the body from Half Assed misses its target.
Half Assed is looking to wear down Bakunin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Half Assed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakunin on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.#T1#
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Bakunin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bakunin.
Half Assed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bakunin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bakunin.
Half Assed is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Bakunin throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Half Assed dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Half Assed's head and hops out.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakunin on the side of the head.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.#T3#
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed is looking for a counter combo.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakunin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakunin misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakunin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Half Assed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a nice body shot.
Half Assed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Bakunin ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Bakunin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakunin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Half Assed lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakunin off the cage and back into range.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Nice uppercut there from Half Assed.
Half Assed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Half Assed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Bakunin punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the head.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Half Assed's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Half Assed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Half Assed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Half Assed lands a nice hook to Bakunin's body. Bakunin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Half Assed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Half Assed looks for a takedown but Bakunin sprawls well.
Half Assed lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Half Assed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakunin, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Half Assed throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
I was talking to Half Assed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Half Assed can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed misses with a body punch. #T2#
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Half Assed successfully pulls guard.
Bakunin looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed has a closed guard, preventing Bakunin from standing up. #SU2#
Bakunin gets to his feet - Half Assed follows without any prompting.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin works over Half Assed's head and body with a nice combination.
Half Assed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy right hand. Half Assed should have avoided that one.
Half Assed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Half Assed on that attempt.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Bakunin with a jab.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Bakunin throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Half Assed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bakunin counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bakunin's hands.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin looks to land a combination. Half Assed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Half Assed avoids it well.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Half Assed cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Half Assed slips a jab from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the body.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakunin pinned against the cage. Bakunin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Half Assed sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Half Assed ducks right into an uppercut from Bakunin.
Half Assed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Half Assed scrambles back to his feet.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Half Assed's head and hops out.
Bakunin catches Half Assed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Half Assed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Bakunin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Half Assed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half Assed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakunin swivels and escapes.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin lands a nice shot that snaps Half Assed's head back.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin jabs at Half Assed's body.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.#CL#
Half Assed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Half Assed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bakunin to keep the fight standing.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Half Assed drops back down to his feet.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bakunin gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bakunin.
A short right from Half Assed.
Half Assed jumps guard but Bakunin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Half Assed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Half Assed wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakunin won't allow it.
Bakunin pushes Half Assed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Half Assed's head.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Half Assed drops back down to his feet.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed lands a left hand.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakunin.
Half Assed is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EFC Maeda vs Rua
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alviso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakunin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alviso fails to land the takedown.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Alviso.
Alviso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alviso scrambles back to his feet.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakunin sprawls well. Bakunin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alviso gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Alviso saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Alviso on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alviso ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin slaps away a takedown attempt from Alviso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakunin defending well as Alviso loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakunin misses the target.#TD2#
Alviso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bakunin wants to stand but Alviso is controlling the position.
Alviso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Alviso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Bakunin kicks Alviso off and gets to his feet.
Alviso tries a head kick but it misses.
Alviso shoots in for a double leg but Bakunin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bakunin jabs Alviso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Alviso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakunin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alviso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown but Bakunin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Alviso's body. Alviso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alviso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alviso.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Alviso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Alviso on that attempt.
Alviso moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alviso 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.#T2#
Bakunin lands with a hook. Alviso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakunin clobbers Alviso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Alviso slips the punch.
Alviso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alviso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Alviso throws a leg kick
and Bakunin counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Alviso with that takedown attempt.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Alviso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alviso was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
A jab from Bakunin finds it's way through Alviso's defenses.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alviso dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Alviso's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alviso. #T3#
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin connects with a jab.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin defending well as Alviso loads up on a big left hand.
Alviso moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bakunin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alviso.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Alviso's ribs.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alviso finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
Alviso fails with a takedown attempt.
Alviso looks winded!
A jab from Bakunin finds it's way through Alviso's defenses.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Alviso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alviso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Alviso's body.
Bakunin scores with a hook.
Bakunin with a jab.#ROC#
Alviso is rocked!#T4#
Bakunin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Alviso right on the button. Alviso goes down! Bakunin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bakunin gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jerome Alviso was interviewed post fight and said 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.

Event: Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Applegate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate lands a glancing blow to the side of Bakunin's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Bakunin saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Applegate tries to clinch but Bakunin is having none of it.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate fails to land with a series of punches.
Applegate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakunin is looking to wear down Applegate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bakunin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Applegate tries to clinch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Applegate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Applegate avoids it well.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate looks for a takedown but Bakunin sprawls well.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Applegate has Bakunin up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
We've been informed that Applegate 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.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
Applegate is pushing Bakunin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Applegate misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Applegate tries a body shot but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin takes a shot to the head.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Applegate throws an elbow but misses.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakunin presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate is working Bakunin over against the cage.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin sets himself, and Applegate steps forward looking for the clinch! Bakunin avoids it this time.
Applegate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bakunin is out of range.
Applegate tries to clinch but Bakunin is having none of it.
Applegate dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Applegate's head and hops out.
Bakunin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Applegate has time to react.#CL2#
Applegate forces Bakunin back against the cage and clinches.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Applegate blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Bakunin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. #T2##BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a knee to the head.
Applegate cracks Bakunin with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries to work over Bakunin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Applegate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with some punches. #T4#
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bakunin.
Bakunin gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate cracks Bakunin with a nice body shot.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Bakunin down. #CL2#
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Bakunin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin is working Applegate over against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate presses Bakunin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate gets through Bakunin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate is working Bakunin over against the cage.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakunin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Applegate jumps into guard, dragging Bakunin to the mat.
Applegate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Applegate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SU#
Bakunin stands and steps away. Applegate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakunin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bakunin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate digs a right hand into Bakunin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakunin's gas tank.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakunins head.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Bakunin is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Applegate 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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.
In defeat, Mikhail Bakunin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: Pride FC 12
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Marston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marston throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Marston slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marston lands with a right hand.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Marston throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Marston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakunin misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bakunin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Marston.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
Marston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marston dips to his left and cracks Bakunin with an uppercut!
Marston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Marston 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.
Bakunin defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Marston tries to bum rush Bakunin with a series of wild strikes but Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
Marston connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Bakunin throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away.
A quick step to the side and Bakunin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston misses with a kick to the body.
Bakunin lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marston misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin is looking to counter punch.
Marston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bakunin lands the left hand.
Marston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston with a hook.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Marston misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marston.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.#T4#
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakunin.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakunin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marston lands a glancing blow to the side of Bakunin's head.
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Marston avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin scores with a jab to the head.
Bakunin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Marston catches Bakunin right on the button with a cross.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Bakunin cracks Marston with a good jab.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Marston slips under a jab.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Marston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston looks to land a combination but Bakunin avoids it well.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Marston works over Bakunin's head and body with a nice combination.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Bakunin slips a jab from Marston.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin moves out of range of the leg kick from Marston.
Marston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Marston.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
A combination from Bakunin does no damage.
Bakunin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marston at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakunin.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Marston wants to slow Bakunin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
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!
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Marston throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bakunin backs up against the cage.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Marston misses the jab.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Bakunin defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Mikhail Bakunin 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the head.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bakunin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into range.
Marston scores with a leg kick.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
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!
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marston.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.#T1#
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Marston throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
A jab lands there for Marston.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Marston slips a jab from Bakunin.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston lands with a cross.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
John Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Bakunin lands.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Marston misses with a body shot
letting Bakunin counter with a right hand.
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Donk. Bakunin catches Marston right on the button with a cross.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakunins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.#T3#
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston misses with the combination.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin lands a jab to Marston's midsection.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's head.
Marston misses the jab.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Bakunin lunges at Marston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marston's hand.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
Marston dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin with a nice cross.#T4#
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakunin. Bakunin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Marston sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marston misses with a two punch combination.
Marston throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakunin stuns Marston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Bakunin jabs at Marston's body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marston.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Marston spoke after the fight, saying 'wen u sit on da toilet to pee an yer pee pee hole wipes across tha front bowl surface of where other pee pee holes rubbed on'.

Event: Pride FC 6
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Kincaid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakunin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kincaid.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Kincaid moves away and avoids it.
Kincaid staying out of range there.
Kincaid clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Kincaid.
Bakunin staying out of range there.#TD#
Kincaid drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Bakunin has his feet on Kincaid's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Bakunin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kincaid keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
Kincaid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Kincaid jumps guard. #T1##SU2#
Bakunin stands up and waves to Kincaid to follow him.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakunin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kincaid.
Kincaid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin stuns Kincaid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kincaid doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
and Kincaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kincaid misses the jab.
Bakunin cracks Kincaid with an open hand slap.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Kincaid's shoulder, as Kincaid tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kincaid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kincaid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kincaid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Kincaid misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin throws a hook but Kincaid blocks it.
Kincaid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Kincaid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Kincaid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kincaid.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kincaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kincaid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Kincaid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakunin's sensitive parts.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kincaid tries to counter by clinching up but Bakunin breaks away and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Kincaid.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Kincaid ducked under it nicely.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
A big right from Kincaid misses.
Bakunin takes a swing at Kincaid's ribcage but misses.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a hook but Kincaid avoids it easily.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.#CL#
Kincaid pushes Bakunin up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kincaid.
Kincaid works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Kincaid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kincaid fails to land.
Kincaid prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Bakunin won't allow it.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Kincaid avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Kincaid decides to pull guard.
Kincaid has a closed guard, preventing Bakunin from standing up.
Bakunin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard.
Kincaid has a closed guard, preventing Bakunin from standing up. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Kincaid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakunin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kincaid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bakunin stopping the sweep attempt from Kincaid.
Bakunin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kincaid is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Bakunin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Bakunin 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#
Kincaid misses with a body kick.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Kincaid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kincaid tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakunin avoided it.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kincaid's head.
Kincaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kincaid looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakunin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a straight left.
Kincaid throws a head kick but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Kincaid looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Bakunin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kincaid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kincaid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Kincaid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Kincaid jumps guard and drags Bakunin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bakunin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kincaid is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Bakunin gets to his feet. Kincaid looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes one on the button.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Kincaid's body.
The fighters circling - Kincaid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin lands a nice shot that snaps Kincaid's head back.
Bakunin with a hook.#T2#
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Kincaid slips under a jab.
Kincaid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Kincaid's ribs.
Kincaid misses with a hook.
Bakunin walks into a straight right hand from Kincaid.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kincaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin slips a jab from Kincaid.
Bakunin swings for the body but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Bakunin is having none of it.
Bakunin walks into a jab.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakunin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kincaid moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kincaid finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
Kincaid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Kincaid slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin lunges at Kincaid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kincaid's hand.
Kincaid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kincaid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Kincaid ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Kincaid ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Kincaid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kincaid throws a sloppy head kick and Bakunin moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Kincaid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin blocks a low kick nicely.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kincaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kincaid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kincaid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kincaid's head.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses with a hook
and Kincaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kincaid drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Kincaid has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kincaid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Kincaid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincaid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakunin throws a hook but Kincaid blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kincaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kincaid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Kincaid throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kincaid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Kincaid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kincaid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kincaid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Kincaid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Kincaid slips under a jab.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Kincaid scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Kincaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Kincaid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakunin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kincaid should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away.
Kincaid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakunins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Bakunin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakunin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kincaid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin swings for the body but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid lands with a hook. Bakunin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
Kincaid lands an overhand right.#CL#
Kincaid moves into range and clinches up with Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Kincaid pushes Bakunin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kincaid.
A short uppercut from Bakunin.
Kincaid lands a right hand.
Kincaid blocks an uppercut.
Kincaid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Kincaid blocking some punches.
Kincaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Bakunin won't allow it. #TD#
Kincaid jumps into guard, dragging Bakunin to the mat.
Bakunin tries to stand but Kincaid is controlling from the bottom.
Kincaid trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Kincaid has his foot on Bakunin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bakunin works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Bakunin gets to his feet - Kincaid follows without any prompting.
Kincaid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Kincaid avoids it well.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kincaid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bakunin swings for the body but Kincaid moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kincaid misses its target.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kincaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakunin clobbers Kincaid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kincaid blocks a jab.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.#T4#
Bakunin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Kincaid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincaid fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin misses with a left hand #CL#
and Kincaid counters by clinching up.
Kincaid throws a head punch that misses.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malcolm Kincaid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Kincaid scores with a shoulder strike.
Kincaid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kincaid can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin presses Kincaid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malcolm Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kincaid.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Bakunin.
I've got Bakunin 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Our winner, Mikhail Bakunin, 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: AFC #40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnkvist misses the target.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist has a takedown stuffed.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnkvist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakunin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnkvist somewhat.
Bakunin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnkvist.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a good cross that connects.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bakunin connects with a single shot there.
Barnkvist moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Barnkvist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnkvist looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
A left lands for Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnkvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnkvist at a distance.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up but Bakunin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakunin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakunin throws a combination. Barnkvist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Bakunin.
Barnkvist throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist misses with a body punch
and Bakunin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.#T2#
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnkvist's head backwards.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnkvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Bakunin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt - Bakunin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Barnkvist's ribs.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Barnkvist is out of range.
Barnkvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnkvist misses with a straight right.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnkvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnkvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist needs to keep his hands up - Bakunin had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Barnkvist moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Barnkvist saw that one coming.#CL#
Barnkvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnkvist controls his hands.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnkvist's elbow.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnkvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin tries to work over Barnkvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Barnkvist prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barnkvist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bakunin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Nice body punch from Barnkvist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bakunin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin 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#
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnkvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnkvist drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bakunin throws a hook but Barnkvist blocks it.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Barnkvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Barnkvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Barnkvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bakunin connects with a right hand. Barnkvist shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnkvist moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a one two combo.
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!
Barnkvist tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bakunin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Barnkvist.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Barnkvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnkvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnkvist thuds a left hand into Bakunin's body.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Barnkvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to 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!
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Bakunin circles away.
A left lands for Bakunin.#T2#
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnkvist shoots in but Bakunin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnkvist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Barnkvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Bakunin.
Barnkvist shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin lands an overhand right.
Barnkvist throws a right hand that misses
and Bakunin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnkvist thinking.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnkvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
No joy there for Barnkvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakunin lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barnkvist. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnkvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnkvist misses the target.
Bakunin lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Bakunin stuns Barnkvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnkvists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakunin swings for the body but Barnkvist moves out of range.
It looked like Barnkvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Bakunin takes a swing at Barnkvist's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Barnkvist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnkvist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Bakunin pushes him off.
Barnkvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakunin to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnkvist shoots for a takedown but Bakunin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnkvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist'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#
Barnkvist tries to clinch up
and Bakunin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnkvist momentarily.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target.
Barnkvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Barnkvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnkvist should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist shoots in and drives through. Bakunin sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakunin. That snapped Barnkvist's head back.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Barnkvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left and a right from Bakunin both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Barnkvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnkvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Barnkvist ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnkvist also avoids with ease.
Barnkvist is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnkvist defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnkvist off the cage and back into range.
Barnkvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin catches Barnkvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him 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!#TD#
Barnkvist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Bakunin sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnkvist away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bakunin lands with a cross. #T2#
Barnkvist tries to bum rush Bakunin with a series of wild strikes but Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist tries to counter by clinching up but Bakunin breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Barnkvist moved out of range.
Bakunin lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Barnkvist misses its intended target.
Bakunin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnkvist connects with a right hand. Bakunin shakes it off.
Nice shot by Bakunin.#TD#
Barnkvist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bakunin is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##ES2#
Bakunin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bakunin stuns Barnkvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Barnkvist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bakunin quickly recovers to half guard.
Bakunin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakunin pushes Barnkvist off looking to stand but Barnkvist dives back in and keeps control.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakunin's head.
Barnkvist prevents Bakunin from standing back up.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Bakunin is trying to stand.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peter Barnkvist 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.#T4#
Bakunin has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakunin taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard. #ES2#
Bakunin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakunin connects with a body shot that sends Barnkvist's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Bakunin jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnkvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Barnkvist is out of range.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin misses with a double jab #CL#
and Barnkvist counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Barnkvist has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bakunin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bakunin is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AFC #36
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snorten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakunin misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Snorten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snorten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Snorten lands with a left to the head.
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin working aggressively here. #T1##TD#
Snorten gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bakunin wants to stand but Snorten is controlling the position.
Bakunin has momentary wrist control but Snorten slips an elbow through the middle.
Snorten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bakunin's guard.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Snorten is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bakunin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bakunin is trying to stand up here but Snorten is controlling him well.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard.
Bakunin wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snorten working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Bakunin is trying to stand back up but Snorten is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snorten lands a nice short elbow.
Bakunin is trying to stand.
Bakunin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snorten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Snorten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES2#
Bakunin kicks Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakunin. That snapped Snorten's head back.
Bakunin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Snorten slips under a jab.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Bakunin lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bakunin avoids it.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin lands a jab to the head.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely.
Snorten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bakunin takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bakunin misses. #T4#
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bakunin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Bakunin connects with a crisp jab.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten looks to land a body kick but Bakunin moved away.
Snorten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Snorten avoids the punch easily.
Snorten is looking to wear down Bakunin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
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 Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Bakunin thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws a push kick but Bakunin slaps the foot to one side.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Bakunin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.#CL#
Bakunin gets tackled into the cage by Snorten. Snorten maintains the clinch.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body.
Snorten wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakunin.
Rip Snorten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakunin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snorten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten blocking some punches.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin takes a shot to the head.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Snorten.
Snorten has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
A short left from Snorten.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten lands an uppercut.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bakunin.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bakunin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. #T4#
Snorten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Bakunin is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten jumps guard but Bakunin stands there with Snorten around his waist. Snorten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Bakunin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorten.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Snorten.
Snorten blocks an uppercut.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakunin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Snorten.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakunin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin 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.#T1#
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Bakunin walks into a jab.
Bakunin moves out of range as Snorten throws a body kick.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Snorten is looking to counter punch.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snorten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bakunin throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.#CL#
Snorten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Snorten digs a right hand into Bakunin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakunin's gas tank.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten gets through Bakunin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snorten lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
Snorten lands with a left to the head.
Snorten tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakunin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bakunin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Snorten has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakunin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Snorten.
Bakunin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Snorten drags the fight down to the ground.
Snorten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snorten working over Bakunin with some ground and pound. Bakunin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snorten looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Bakunin is rocked!#T4#
Bakunin tries to kick Snorten off but Snorten keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bakunin is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten is nestled in close to Bakunin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bakunin pushes Snorten off looking to stand but Snorten dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten winds up and cracks Bakunin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snorten prevents Bakunin from improving his position.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Bakunin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Snorten lands strikes from half guard.
Bakunin taking some punishment here, with Snorten in his half guard.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Bakunin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Bakunin's hands, connecting with Bakunin's forehead.
Bakunin looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Snorten lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bakunin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bakunin.
Bakunin seems to have recovered his senses.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten connects with a combination that backs up Bakunin into the cage. Snorten lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bakunin's guard. Bakunin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Snorten bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mikhail Bakunin spoke after the fight, saying 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #3
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Humbert scrambles back to his feet.
Humbert avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Humbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Humbert 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.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Humbert throws out the jab.
Humbert tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Bakunin cracks Humbert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Humbert lands with a straight right. Bakunin didn't see that one coming.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Humbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humbert loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Humbert avoids it well.
Bakunin lands with a straight right. Humbert didn't see that one coming.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Humbert avoids nicely.
Humbert misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Humbert just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bakunin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
and Humbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin stuns Humbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Bakunin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Humbert doesn't seem phased though.
Bakunin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Humbert counters with a shoot takedown. Bakunin fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Bakunin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Humbert tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Humbert drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Humbert pulls guard effortlessly.
Bakunin wanted to stand there but Humbert had control of the position.
Humbert keeping full guard, as Bakunin tries to pass. #SU#
Bakunin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Humbert slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakunin jabs Humbert right on the nose. Humbert blinks but takes it well.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Humbert throws out the jab.
Humbert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakunin connects with a nice looking jab.
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Humbert looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Humbert defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Humbert misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakunin.
Bakunin clobbers Humbert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Humbert.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakunin misses the target.
Humbert throws a big shot that misses.
Humbert jabs Bakunin right on the nose. Bakunin blinks but takes it well.
Humbert tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Humbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bakunin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Humbert looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Humbert slips under a jab.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Humbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
Bakunin is looking to counter punch.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Humbert lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakunin.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Humbert misses with a hook.
Humbert swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Humbert's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Humbert misses.
Humbert looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Bakunin digs a good hook to Humbert's body.
Bakunin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Humbert on the side of the head.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Humbert takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Humbert feints the counter takedown.
Humbert staying out of range there.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humbert moves away.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Humbert moves out of range.
Bakunin swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Bakunin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Humbert misses.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Humbert is just out of range.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Humbert lands a slapping body shot.
Humbert digs a good hook to Bakunin's body.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
letting Humbert counter with a right hand.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Humbert's body. Humbert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Humbert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Humbert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Humbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Humbert lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Humbert throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Humbert throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bakunin takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Bakunin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut there from Humbert.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Humbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Humbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakunin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Humbert slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin cracks Humbert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Humbert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Humbert scrambles back to his feet.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Humbert takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Humbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Humbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Humbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Humbert throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin lands a jab to the head.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Humbert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.
Humbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Humbert.
Bakunin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakunin swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Humbert's ribs.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humbert can do to turn this around?
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.#T3#
Bakunin throws a hook but Humbert avoids it easily.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Humbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Humbert throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humbert.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Humbert throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Humbert doesn't seem bothered though.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Nice body punch from Humbert.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Humbert defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Humbert throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bakunin misses its target.#T4#
Humbert scores with a hook.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Humbert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Humbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakunin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
Humbert dips to his left and cracks Bakunin with an uppercut!
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Humbert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Humbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin throws a hook but Humbert avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humbert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Humbert's body. Humbert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Humbert scores with a body shot.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Humbert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Humbert digs a good hook to Bakunin's body.
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Humbert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakunin moves out of range as Humbert strikes.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Humbert blocks a jab.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Humbert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bakunin rather than just go for the knockout.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humbert.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Humbert.#T1#
Humbert stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Humbert throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Humbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Humbert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Humbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Humbert misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Humbert scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Humbert finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Humbert scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Humbert takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Humbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Humbert's head.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humbert.
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Humbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Humbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bakunin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Humbert doesn't seem phased though.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Humbert.
Bakunin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Humbert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Humbert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Humbert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Humbert looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Humbert loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Humbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bakunin.
Humbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakunin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Humbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakunin dips to his left and cracks Humbert with an uppercut!
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humbert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Humbert lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin tests Humbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.#T4#
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Humbert misses with a shot to the body
and Humbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Humbert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Humbert slips under a jab.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Humbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Humbert scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humbert swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin jabs at Humbert's body.
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Humbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Humbert misses its intended target.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
Humbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Humbert Humbert had this to say: 'the referee sucker punched me....did u see that !???'.

Event: AFC #26
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Bakunin throws a hook but Dovah-Kinn blocks it.
Dovah-Kinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dovah-Kinn with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn thuds his right hand into Bakunin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dovah-Kinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in but Bakunin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big shot that misses.
Dovah-Kinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dovah-Kinn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bakunin takes a step back to recover.
Dovah-Kinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Dovah-Kinn moved out of range nicely.
Dovah-Kinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakunin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dovah-Kinn misses the jab.
Dovah-Kinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dovah-Kinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Dovah-Kinn's shoulder, as Dovah-Kinn tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dovah-Kinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn takes one to the side of the head.
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dovah-Kinn can pounce on him.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dovah-Kinn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin cracks Dovah-Kinn with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin ducks right into an uppercut from Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin lands a jab to the head.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dovah-Kinn swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a counter combo.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn connects with an inside leg kick.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Dovah-Kinn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Dovah-Kinn is out of range.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dovah-Kinn. That one must have hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Dovah-Kinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dovah-Kinn takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2##CL#
Dovah-Kinn moves into the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dovah-Kinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dovah-Kinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a left to the head.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Dovah-Kinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dovah-Kinn or not.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn misses with the head strike.
Bakunin tries to work over Dovah-Kinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dovah-Kinn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC#
Dovah-Kinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Bakunin lands.
Dovah-Kinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Dovah-Kinn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dovah-Kinn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dovah-Kinn blocks a jab.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovah-Kinn tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Dovah-Kinn takes one to the side of the head.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dovah-Kinn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dovah-Kinn throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Dovah-Kinn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dovah-Kinn lands the left hand.
Dovah-Kinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakunin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bakunin slips a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dovah-Kinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin. #T4#
That kick from Dovah-Kinn tenderised Bakunin's leg. Bakunin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dovah-Kinn connects with the punch.
Dovah-Kinn tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Dovah-Kinn's head but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a jab.
Dovah-Kinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Dovah-Kinn ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn moves away.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
Dovah-Kinn cracks Bakunin with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakunin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
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 Laat Dovah-Kinn will probably get the nod.
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#
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn attempts a counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it well and moves away.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Dovah-Kinn moves away and avoids it.
Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick but Bakunin checks it.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dovah-Kinn moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin moves out of range of the body kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bakunin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dovah-Kinn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Dovah-Kinn lands a head shot.
A combination from Dovah-Kinn does no damage.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Dovah-Kinn misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dovah-Kinn.#T1#
Dovah-Kinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin takes a swing at Dovah-Kinn's ribcage but misses.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Dovah-Kinn avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovah-Kinn walks into a stiff left hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Dovah-Kinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakunin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Dovah-Kinn avoids the punch easily.
Dovah-Kinn tries to land a front kick but Bakunin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a straight right.
Bakunin takes a swing at Dovah-Kinn's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dovah-Kinn looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dovah-Kinn on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Dovah-Kinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
No luck for Dovah-Kinn with that takedown attempt.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovah-Kinn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakunin sprawls and moves away.
Bakunin throws a hook but Dovah-Kinn avoids it easily.
Dovah-Kinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dovah-Kinn throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Dovah-Kinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick which misses Bakunin's front leg but catches the back leg as Bakunin tries to avoid it.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Dovah-Kinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Dovah-Kinn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakunin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bakunin lands an overhand right.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dovah-Kinn manages to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn misses the jab.
Bakunin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Bakunin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dovah-Kinn doesn't seem phased though.
Bakunin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dovah-Kinn.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Dovah-Kinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dovah-Kinn looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin swings for the body but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dovah-Kinn throws a solid leg kick but Bakunin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dovah-Kinn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dovah-Kinn lands a jab.
Dovah-Kinn cracks Bakunin with an open hand slap.#T4#
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dovah-Kinn's head.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Dovah-Kinn throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Bakunin blocks a head kick by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn looks for the body kick but Bakunin saw that one coming.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a punch to the head.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
Dovah-Kinn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Dovah-Kinn ducked under it nicely.
Dovah-Kinn wants to clinch
and Bakunin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dovah-Kinn thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dovah-Kinn. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dovah-Kinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Bakunin blocks a head kick by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Bakunin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dovah-Kinn looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Bakunin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin lands with a cross.
Dovah-Kinn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakunin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dovah-Kinn slips under a jab.
Dovah-Kinn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakunin is out of range and Dovah-Kinn settles back down.
Bakunin works Dovah-Kinn's body with a nice hook.
Dovah-Kinn slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Dovah-Kinn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dovah-Kinn staying out of range there.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Dovah-Kinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakunin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dovah-Kinn misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Dovah-Kinn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Dovah-Kinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Dovah-Kinn tries to counter with a takedown but Bakunin is quick to defend against it.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin moves forwards but Dovah-Kinn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a hook. Bakunin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin drops his hands momentarily and Dovah-Kinn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin takes a swing at Dovah-Kinn's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn moves away.
Dovah-Kinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dovah-Kinn avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Dovah-Kinn ducks down to avoid it.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin throws a hook but Dovah-Kinn avoids it easily.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dovah-Kinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bakunin.#T3#
Dovah-Kinn wants to clinch up but Bakunin keeps it at a distance.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn moves away.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dovah-Kinn moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Dovah-Kinn cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dovah-Kinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dovah-Kinn looks to land a combination. Bakunin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Dovah-Kinn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a straight left.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a low kick as Bakunin jumps back.
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin throws a good cross that connects.
Dovah-Kinn throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a low kick as Bakunin jumps back.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Dovah-Kinn 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.
Bakunin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dovah-Kinn.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Dovah-Kinn moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin moves out of range as Dovah-Kinn strikes.
Bakunin throws out a counter right but Dovah-Kinn avoids it with no problem.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dovah-Kinn connects with an inside leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dovah-Kinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakunin 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC #21
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer works the jab nicely.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxer has time to react.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Bakunin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bakunin takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Boxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxer cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxer finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer connects with a body shot.#T1#
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Bakunin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakunin wants to clinch.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
Bakunin connects with a right hand. Boxer shakes it off.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakunin wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Boxer lunges at Bakunin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bakunin's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Boxer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakunin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Bakunin wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Boxer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakunin in his tracks.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakunin slips a straight right by Boxer.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakunin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakunin at a distance.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxer manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Boxer. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Boxer.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Boxer - just one landing. #CL#
Bakunin forces Boxer back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakunin.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the cage. #BC2#
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Boxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Boxer's body. Boxer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Bakunin tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kick Boxer 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#
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Boxer slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Bakunin's head back.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Boxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer scores with a one two! Bakunin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin lands a lovely overhand right.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Bakunin is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bakunin closes the distance and clinches.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin avoids the elbow strike from Boxer, against the cage.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Boxer - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boxer misses with the combination.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Boxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.#T2#
Boxer tries to bum rush Bakunin with a series of wild strikes but Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bakunin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bakunin blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Boxer. #BC2#
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bakunin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that stings Bakunin.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Boxer's ribs.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxer lands the left hand.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boxer lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakunin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer. #T3#
Boxer throws the left hand but Bakunin avoids the punch easily.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.
Bakunin punishes Boxer's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxer's head.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Bakunin does no damage.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Boxer stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range. #T4#
Bakunin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Boxer misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bakunin counters by moving into the clinch.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Boxer there.
Bakunin moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Bakunin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin works on Boxer's body with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin blocks an elbow strike from Boxer.
Bakunin takes an elbow to the temple.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Boxer.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Bakunin doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch successfully.
Bakunin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
A short left from Boxer.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boxer lands with a right to the head.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxer takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxer momentarily.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Boxer.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Bakunin's body.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer.
Boxer tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bakunin rushes Boxer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer is trying to push Bakunin away but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Boxer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bakunin.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Bakunin's head. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer works Bakunin's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Bakunin feints a jab promting Boxer to slip. Bakunin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boxer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakunin at a distance.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin slips a jab from Boxer.
No joy there for Boxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Boxer looks to land a combination but Bakunin avoids it well.
Bakunin throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin lands an overhand right.
Bakunin lands with a cross.
Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Boxer really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.#CL#
Bakunin clinches.
Bakunin pushes Boxer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxer.
Bakunin slips a jab from Boxer.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Boxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bakunin takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Boxer throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bakunin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Bakunin clobbers Boxer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boxer.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Boxer throws a counter combo.
Boxer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
A jab from Boxer does it's job there.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin tries to counter by clinching up but Boxer breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakunin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boxer.
Boxer cracks Bakunin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakunin works Boxer's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer lands a right hand.
Bakunin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a nice elbow.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer. #T3#
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Boxer presses Bakunin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxer is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Boxer. #BC2#
Boxer breaks the clinch.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxer! But no joy.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakunin circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Bakunin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4##CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
Boxer lands with a left to the head.
Boxer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Bakunin dodges an elbow strike from Boxer.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Boxer dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bakunin walks into a left hand.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer lunges at Bakunin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bakunin's hand.
Boxer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakunin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boxer.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer duly obliges.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakunin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Boxer.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxer manages to circle out of the way.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Mikhail Bakunin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Boxer.
Boxer cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakunin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boxer scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Bakunin darts in and clinches Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.
A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin. #BC2#
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Boxer lands a body shot.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Bakunin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakunin defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kick Boxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Boxer scores with a jab. Bakunin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Boxer looks to land a combination. Bakunin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boxer cracks Bakunin with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Boxer finds it's target.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakunin throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Boxer!
Kick Boxer is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kick Boxer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mikhail Bakunin had this to say: 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.

Event: AFC #18
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakunin.
Bakunin darts in trying to clinch
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Bakunin 's knee.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Epicity doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Epicity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
A cross from Bakunin lands.#CL#
Bakunin moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.
A right handed body shot lands from Bakunin.
Epicity is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bakunin is keeping busy.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin connects with a looping right hand.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target. #T3#
Bakunin throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epicity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity 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 Bakunin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakunin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakunin jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity lands a high kick!
Epicity slips a jab from Bakunin.
A punch combination from Epicity misses.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakunin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEpicity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakunin darts in trying to clinch
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity motions for Bakunin to come forward. Epicity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakunin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity throws a push kick but Bakunin slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Epicity throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Bakunin seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
Epicity follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakunin jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Bakunin lands a head shot.#T2#
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bakunin if he has to take too many more of those.
Bakunin checks a low kick from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bakunin has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity wants to break free but Bakunin has control.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epicity can't break the clinch.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity is trying to force a seperation but Bakunin has the dominant position.#T3#
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Bakunin digs a right hand underneath Epicity's ribcage. Epicity let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Bakunin as the two fighters clinch.
Epicity is breathing heavily.
A short right from Bakunin.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epicity is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakunin has double underhooks.
A short right from Bakunin.
Epicity pushes Bakunin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Epicity blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Epicity can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Bakunin.
Bakunin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
As Epicity tries to get set, Bakunin tries to push him back and clinch up but Epicity manages to avoid the attempt.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakunin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Donk. Bakunin catches Epicity right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Bakunin swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity walks into a straight right hand from Bakunin.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Epicity has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bakunin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin lunges at Epicity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Epicity's hand.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the body
and Epicity counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epicity tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.#T2##CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Bakunin prevents Epicity from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bakunin gets a clinch.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Epicity momentarily.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Epicity's body.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity digs a good body shot into Bakunin's ribs.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Bakunin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bakunin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Epicity.
Bakunin stalks Epicity and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Epicity's face. Epicity staggers backwards, shaken.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Epicity cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Epicity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Epicity. #CL#
Bakunin clinches.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin pushes Epicity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epicity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin is leaning against Epicity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bakunin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epicity.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bakunin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epicity's head.
Bakunin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with an outside leg kick.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Bakunin feints a jab promting Epicity to slip. Bakunin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Epicity slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Epicity moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a body punch
and Epicity counters with a head kick. #CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin working aggressively here. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bakunin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity misses with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Epicity wants to break free but Bakunin has control.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Epicity tries to stall but Bakunin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Nice body punch from Epicity - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Epicity throws the left hand but Bakunin avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.#CL#
Bakunin drives through and clinches with Epicity against the cage.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Epicity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Bakunin in the body.
Bakunin needs to keep his hands up - Epicity had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bakunin.
A shot in the inside from Bakunin. #BC2#
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epicity slips a jab from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin had his way with Turbo Epicity in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to clinch up
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bakunin moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Epicity manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Bakunin lands a really nice looking cross but Epicity seems unphased.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin cracks Epicity with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin lands with a kick to the temple. Epicity shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epicity at a distance.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakunin punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a push kick but Bakunin slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Bakunin swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bakunin tries to clinch up
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Epicity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakunin throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Bakunin throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Bakunin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AFC #13
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakunin takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakunin sprawls and moves away.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakunin lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bakunin.
Gracie dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakunin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#T1#
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Bakunin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Bakunin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bakunin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakunin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Gracie jumps guard but Bakunin stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bakunin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bakunin lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bakunin is defending well.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Bakunin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakunin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bakunin.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin prevents the takedown attempt.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bakunin manages to get underhooks.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Bakunin.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
Bakunin works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bakunin.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short uppercut from Bakunin. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!#T4#
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Bakunin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gracie's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gracie drops to his knees and Bakunin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #11
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Hamilton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hamilton manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Hamilton avoids the punch easily.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakunin tries to sprawl out of it but Hamilton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakunin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
Bakunin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bakunin. #T1#
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Hamilton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hamilton manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bakunin sneaks out the side door and pushes Hamilton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely. #CL2#
Bakunin rushes Hamilton and presses him up against the cage.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow. #T2#
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakunin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bakunin.
Hamilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Bakunin.
Bakunin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Hamilton avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage. #T3#
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamilton trying to stall but Bakunin improves his position.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bakunin walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bakunin jabs Hamilton right on the nose. Hamilton blinks but takes it well.
Hamilton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamilton off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Bakunin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bakunin as the two fighters clinch.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Hamilton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hamilton manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bakunin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bakunin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin jabs at Hamilton's body.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Bakunin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamilton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Bakunin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamilton, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Hamilton avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Hamilton is trying to trip Bakunin. He has hold of a leg but Bakunin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hamilton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bakunin wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakunin but Bakunin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Hamilton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakunin cracks Hamilton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up with Bakunin, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes Bakunin against the cage but Bakunin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin lands the left hand.
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakunin is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Bakunin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin jabs Hamilton right on the nose. Hamilton blinks but takes it well.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Bakunin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin tries to counter with a clinch but Hamilton shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Hamilton's head.
Bakunin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Hamilton pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Bakunin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Hamilton's body. #T1#
Hamilton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Hamilton is rocked!
Bakunin circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hamilton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bakunin wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Bakunin!
A relieved looking Mikhail Bakunin 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: AFC #9 : Under Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
McLarnin avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
McLarnin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin jabs at McLarnin's body.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of McLarnin's head.
Bakunin connects with a single shot there.
McLarnin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that McLarnin avoids nicely.
McLarnin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
McLarnin takes one to the chin there.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLarnin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bakunin blocks it well.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLarnin.
McLarnin wants to counter the offense by Bakunin and move into the clinch position.
Bakunin punishes McLarnin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin digs a good hook to McLarnin's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
McLarnin wants to clinch.#T1#
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLarnin.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses the body punch
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McLarnin tries to move into range but Bakunin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin digs a good hook to McLarnin's body.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLarnin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin jabs at McLarnin's body.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin lands a body shot. #T2#
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLarnin momentarily.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
Bakunin catches McLarnin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakunin finish him?
A cross from Bakunin lands.
McLarnin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into McLarnin's ribs.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but McLarnin moves out of range. #CL#
Bakunin closes the distance and pushes McLarnin back into the cage.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.
McLarnin stalling the fight.
McLarnin blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLarnins head. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin pushes McLarnin against the cage. Bakunin is working some dirty boxing. Bakunin pushes off with a quick right hook! McLarnin goes down! McLarnin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bakunin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
McNamara slips under a jab.
McNamara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. McNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin throws a jab when McNamara was well out of range.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by McNamara.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into McNamara's ribs.
Bakunin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNamara.
McNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
McNamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McNamara misses.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNamara moves away.
Bakunin slips a straight right by McNamara.
McNamara throws the left hand but Bakunin avoids the punch easily.
McNamara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McNamara loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but McNamara moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNamara blocks a body shot from Bakunin. #T1#
Bakunin prevents a takedown attempt there.
McNamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNamara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bakunin is keeping busy.
McNamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bakunin.
McNamara misses with some punches.
A short left from McNamara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
A head punch on the inside from McNamara fails to land.
McNamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McNamara tries to work over Bakunin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNamara prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNamara scores with a hook to the body.
McNamara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNamara.
A head punch on the inside from McNamara fails to land.
McNamara working aggressively here.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Bakunin. #TD#
McNamara has Bakunin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McNamara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bakunin tumbling to the mat - McNamara dives into Bakunin's guard.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet but McNamara passes into half guard.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
McNamara wants to advance to full mount but Bakunin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3##ES2#
Bakunin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - McNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin connects with a jab.
Bakunin walks into a stiff left hand from McNamara.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara misses with an uppercut.
McNamara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin defending well as McNamara loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
McNamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNamara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
McNamara takes the fight into the clinch.
McNamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNamara takes a shot to the head.
Bakunin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
McNamara misses with some punches.
McNamara is trying to stall.
McNamara blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.
McNamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNamara misses with some punches.
Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakunin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin.
McNamara misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNamara prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
A short left from McNamara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - McNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of McNamara's head but McNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but McNamara is just out of range.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bakunin with a hook.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but McNamara is avoiding it.
Bakunin lands a nice shot that snaps McNamara's head back.
McNamara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McNamara misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin slips under a jab from McNamara.
McNamara misses the jab.
McNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
McNamara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
A telegraphed right hand from McNamara misses the target.
McNamara tries to clinch up.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNamara doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Bakunin lands a nice hook to McNamara's body. McNamara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakunin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to counter with a clinch but McNamara shakes him off and moves away.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin lands a nice shot that snaps McNamara's head back.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
McNamara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by McNamara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McNamara.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakunin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakunin.
A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target.#T2#
McNamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin swings for the body but McNamara moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McNamara. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNamara loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
McNamara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McNamara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
McNamara moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with the left hand. McNamara knows he should have avoided that one.
McNamara walks into a stiff left hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Bakunin slips under a jab from McNamara.
McNamara loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
McNamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin wants to clinch up but McNamara keeps it at a distance.
Bakunin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakunin wants to counter with a clinch but McNamara pushes him away.
Bakunin swings for the body but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Bakunin scores with a jab.#ROC2#
McNamara is rocked!
Bakunin cracks McNamara on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McNamara falls backwards against the cage. Bakunin follows up with more strikes that drop McNamara to his knees. Bakunin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McNamara! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Bakunin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakunin moves to clinch but Ford breaks away
and Ford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bakunin is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
Ford told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakunin's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bakunin's brow.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands an uppercut.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakunin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ford.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage. #T1#
Ford digs a right hand underneath Bakunin's ribcage. Bakunin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Bakunin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Bakunin in his tracks for a moment.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Bakunin misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Ford lands a big head kick that sends Bakunin tumbling to the mat! Ford takes a step backwards and waves Bakunin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bakunin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Bakunin has managed to clinch.
Ford blocking some punches.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
Bakunin is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
Bakunin avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the cage.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Ford lands an elbow just above Bakunin 's eye.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford tries to work over Bakunin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Bakunin sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Ford sends Bakunin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ford is motioning to the referee to let Bakunin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Bakunin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bakunin out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alan Ford!
A victorious Alan Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 67 Spector vs Booney
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Loosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakunin. That snapped Loosa's head back.
Loosa throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loosa.
As Loosa tries to get set, Bakunin tries to push him back and clinch up but Loosa manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch.
Bakunin pushes Loosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Loosa's head.
Loosa is trying to break free.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loosa is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Loosa has had enough of the clinch but Bakunin keeps him there for the moment.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
A short right from Bakunin.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin has Loosa pressed against the cage, preventing Loosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin presses Loosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bakunin tries to work over Loosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Loosa is trying to force a seperation but Bakunin has the dominant position.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Loosa manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin throws a jab when Loosa was well out of range.
Loosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch successfully.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Loosa is trying to push Bakunin away but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Loosa blocks an uppercut.
Loosa wants to break free but Bakunin has control.
Loosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loosa.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Loosa is trying to force a seperation but Bakunin has the dominant position.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loosa has had enough of the clinch but Bakunin keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Loosa avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Loosa tries to circle away but Bakunin has him pinned against the cage.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loosa's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Loosa.
Bakunin lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loosa is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin is controlling him.
Loosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Loosa avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Loosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Bakunin.
Loosa tries to break free but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage.
Loosa blocking some punches. #BC2#
Loosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin jabs at Loosa's body.#T3#
Loosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loosa misses with a looping right.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin jabs at Loosa's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Loosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loosa misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Loosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Loosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Loosa can't break the clinch.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Loosa controls the action.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Loosa manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loosa throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Loosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loosa. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loosa scores with the left hand. Bakunin knows he should have avoided that one.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loosa.
Loosa throws the left hand but Bakunin avoids the punch easily.
Loosa 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.
Loosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loosa misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loosa.#CL#
Bakunin moves into range and clinches up with Loosa.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Loosa controls the action.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Loosa avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bakunin as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loosa can do to turn this around?
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Loosa is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loosa backwards. #BC2#
Loosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loosa swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Loosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loosa scrambles back to his feet.
Loosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Loosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakunin. Bakunin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Loosa in a clinch.
Loosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakunin has double underhooks.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Loosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Loosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakunin has double underhooks.
Loosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakunin won't allow it.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Bakunin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loosa's efforts to push away.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Loosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Loosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bakunin takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Loosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Loosa saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loosa is trying to push Bakunin away but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Bakunin.
Bakunin is working Loosa over against the cage.
Loosa is breathing heavily.#T2#
Loosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Loosa's head.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Loosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Loosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Loosa tries to circle away but Bakunin has him pinned against the cage.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Loosa takes a shot to the head.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin lands a right hand.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bakunin digs a right hand into Loosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loosa's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Loosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loosa takes a shot to the head.
Bakunin lands a right hand.
Loosa is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside. #ROC#
Loosa is rocked!#KD#
Bakunin drops Loosa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Loosa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Loosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakunin finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Loosa with a big uppercut! Loosa tries to clinch up but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Loosa to the mat! Loosa covers up and Bakunin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA Fright Night vol 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Loosa throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Loosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Loosa slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Loosa.
A swing and a miss from Loosa.
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
Loosa lands with a straight right. Bakunin didn't see that one coming.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Loosa to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Loosa misses.
Loosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loosa.
Bakunin tries to counter by clinching up but Loosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Loosa.
Loosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakunin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Bakunin.
Loosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loosa misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Loosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Loosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Bakunin should have avoided that one.
Loosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Loosa moves out of range easily.
Loosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Bakunin is wise to it.
Loosa defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Loosa is avoiding it.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loosa moves away.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loosa.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Loosa avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
Loosa swinging wildly here.
Bakunin doesn't manage to clinch there - Loosa circles away.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Loosa lands with a straight right. Bakunin didn't see that one coming.
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!
Loosa connects with a body shot that sends Bakunin's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loosa.
Loosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Sloppy strikes from Loosa. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Loosa manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Loosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin stuns Loosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loosa misses with a low kick.#CL#
Bakunin has Loosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Loosa tries to break free but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage.
Loosa tries to break free but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage.
Bakunin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loosa's efforts to push away.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loosa's efforts to push away.#T3#
Loosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Loosa breaks the clinch.
Loosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakunin doesn't manage to clinch there - Loosa circles away.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
Loosa throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin blocks the body kick.
Loosa walks into a straight right hand from Bakunin.
Loosa connects with a looping right hand.
Bakunin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bakunin lands with a straight right. Loosa didn't see that one coming.
Loosa looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loosa at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Loosa. That snapped Bakunin's head back.
Loosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Loosa manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bakunin clinches up with Loosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Loosa working hard to break the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Loosa manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Loosa misses.
Loosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin jabs Loosa right on the nose. Loosa blinks but takes it well.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Loosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Bakunin.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bakunin clinches with his opponent.
Loosa blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Loosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Loosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Loosa staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loosa manages to avoid it.
Bakunin stuns Loosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loosa tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Victor Loosa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Loosa throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Loosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Loosa.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Loosa and move into the clinch.
Loosa looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Loosa ducks right into an uppercut from Bakunin.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Loosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loosa misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Loosa backs up against the cage.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin tests Loosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Loosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakunin lands with a right hand.
Loosa looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Loosa throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loosa.
Loosa throws a big shot that misses.
Bakunin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Bakunin - just one landing.
Loosa slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Loosa clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin defending well as Loosa loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Bakunin - just one landing.
Loosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Loosa misses.
Loosa misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Loosa.
Bakunin needs to keep his hands up - Loosa had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Loosa misses.
Loosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Loosa.
Bakunin lands a jab to Loosa's midsection.#T2#
Loosa lands a right hook to the body.
Loosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
Bakunin wants to clinch but Loosa slips to the side
and Loosa counters with a left to the body.
Loosa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Loosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Loosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bakunin's head backwards.
Loosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Loosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Loosa avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Loosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loosa throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Loosa and move into the clinch.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Loosa's head.
Loosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakunin on the side of the head.
Loosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Loosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loosa throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Bakunin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Loosa has had enough of the clinch but Bakunin keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loosa is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Loosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakunin stuns Loosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loosa.
A swing and a miss from Loosa.
Loosa lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Bakunin.#T4#
Bakunin punishes Loosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Loosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loosa scrambles back to his feet.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loosa blocks a jab.
Loosa throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Bakunin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Loosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loosa scrambles back to his feet.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Loosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Loosa walks into a left hand.
Bakunin with a hook.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Loosa is avoiding it. #CL#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Loosa blocks it.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loosa working hard to break the clinch.
Loosa is trying to force a seperation but Bakunin has the dominant position.
Loosa can't break the clinch.
Loosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakunin has double underhooks.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loosa tries to break free but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Loosa avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Loosa has had enough of the clinch but Bakunin keeps him there for the moment.
Loosa prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Loosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakunin won't allow it. #T1#
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loosa is trying to force a seperation but Bakunin has the dominant position.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Loosa avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bakunin.
Loosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loosa prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin works on Loosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loosa is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin is controlling him.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bakunin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bakunin lands a right hand.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bakunin.
Loosa working hard to break the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC2#
Loosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Loosa misses with a body shot.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin with a jab.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
Loosa loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
As Loosa tries to get set, Bakunin tries to push him back and clinch up but Loosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Loosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakunin. That snapped Loosa's head back.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakunin with a jab.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Loosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Loosa also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loosa's head.#T3#
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Loosa.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
Loosa misses with a body shot.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loosa can do to turn this around?
Loosa takes one on the button.
Loosa slips under a jab from Bakunin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loosa throws a low kick but Bakunin moves out of range easily.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loosa misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Loosa loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loosa! But no joy.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
Loosa throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Loosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
Loosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakunins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Bakunin with a nice cross.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Loosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin defending well as Loosa loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Bakunin both land. Nice combination.
Loosa misses the shot to the body.
Loosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Loosa counter with a right hand.
Loosa misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin lunges at Loosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loosa's hand.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loosa avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Loosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakunin lands a lovely overhand right.
Loosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMMA Fight Night
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Bakunin clinches up with Loosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land. #BC#
Loosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loosa misses with a kick to the body.
Bakunin tries to counter with a clinch but Loosa shakes him off and moves away.
Loosa blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin wants to clinch.
Bakunin moves out of range as Loosa strikes.#CL2#
Bakunin has managed to clinch.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Loosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a hook but Loosa blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Loosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Loosa misses.
Bakunin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Loosa.
Loosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
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!
Loosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loosa scrambles back to his feet.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loosa manages to avoid it.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bakunin tries to clinch there but Loosa circles away.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
Bakunin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loosa looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loosa.
Loosa moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Loosa lands with a hook. Bakunin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Loosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Loosa is avoiding it.
Bakunin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Loosa connects with a single shot there.
Loosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loosa.
Loosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakunin off the cage and back into range.
Bakunin ducks right into an uppercut from Loosa. #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!
Bakunin tries to clinch but Loosa is having none of it.
Loosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loosa.
We've been informed that Bakunin 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.
Nice defenses there by Loosa.
Loosa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bakunin manages to circle out of the way.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Loosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakunin on the side of the head.
Loosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Bakunin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
A jab from Loosa misses.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loosa moves away.
As Bakunin backs away, Loosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loosa.
Loosa loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Loosa off the cage and back into range.
Bakunin walks into a straight right hand from Loosa.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Loosa scores with a nice strike.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Loosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin connects with a crisp jab.
Loosa throws a lazy right hand but Bakunin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loosa takes one on the button.
Loosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Loosa connects with a body shot that sends Bakunin's belly button to the back.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Loosa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin connects with a looping right hand.
Loosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loosa looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range. #T4#
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Loosa tries to keep at a distance but Bakunin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Loosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loosa moves away.
Loosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Loosa.
Bakunin walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Loosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakunin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from Loosa misses.
Bakunin jabs Loosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin slips a jab from Loosa.
Loosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Loosa's shoulder, as Loosa tries to avoid the shot.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Bakunin misses with a jab to the body
letting Loosa counter with a right hand.
Victor Loosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakunin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loosa throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Loosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loosa blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Loosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakunin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loosa drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loosa ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.#T1#
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
and Loosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Loosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakunin circles away quickly and effectively.
Loosa throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Loosa misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Loosa throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loosa.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Bakunin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Loosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
Loosa avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Loosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Bakunin moves out of range as Loosa strikes.
Loosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Loosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. #BC#
Loosa manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Loosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bakunin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loosa misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Bakunin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loosa defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Loosa missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loosa moves away.
Loosa throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loosa throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin. #CL2#
Bakunin rushes Loosa and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin lands with a light punch inside.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Loosa breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bakunin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Loosa is avoiding it.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loosa moves away.
Nice body punch from Loosa.
Loosa loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.#T4#
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Loosa avoids it well.
Loosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Loosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Loosa!
Bakunin throws a jab when Loosa was well out of range.
Loosa misses with a double jab.
Bakunin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Bakunin has Loosa up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Loosa manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Loosa slips the punch.
Loosa blocks a jab.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Loosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Loosa.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Loosa.
Loosa misses with a looping left.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Loosa's head.
Loosa digs a good body shot into Bakunin's ribs.#CL2#
Bakunin darts in and clinches Loosa up against the cage.#BC#
Loosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Bakunin does no damage.
Loosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Loosa misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loosa drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loosa walks into a left hand.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loosa.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Bakunin tries to counter with a clinch but Loosa shakes him off and moves away.
Loosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakunin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bakunin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loosa.
Loosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Loosa moved out of range.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Loosa.#CL2#
Bakunin pushes Loosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Loosa breaks the clinch.
Bakunin wants to clinch up but Loosa keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Loosa scores with a jab to the head.
Loosa looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin tries to counter with a clinch but Loosa shakes him off and moves away.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Loosa with a series of wild strikes but Loosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loosa on the side of the head.
Bakunin slips a straight right by Loosa.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loosa has time to react.
Bakunin clobbers Loosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Loosa's shoulder, as Loosa tries to avoid the shot.
Loosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loosa misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bakunin takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bakunin rushes Loosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loosa blocking some punches. #BC#
Loosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin walks into a stiff left hand from Loosa.
Loosa loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Loosa misses the jab.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loosa.
Bakunin wants to counter with a clinch but Loosa pushes him away.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Loosa misses.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loosa.
Bakunin swings for the body but Loosa moves out of range.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Loosa.
Loosa throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Bakunin clinches up with Loosa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Loosa breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakunin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
A big right from Loosa misses.
Loosa drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loosa throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Bakunin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bakunin lunges at Loosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loosa's hand.
Loosa throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Bakunin instigates a clinch. #BC#
Loosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin connects with a single shot there.
Bakunin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Victor Loosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin jabs at Loosa's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Hardy takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bakunin clinches.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin misses with a body punch. #T1#
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hardy has hold of one of Bakunin's legs. Bakunin is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bakunin kicks Hardy off and gets 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!
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Bakunin drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage. #T2#
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bakunin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakunin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakunins head.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bakunin.
Hardy has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hardy.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bakunin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakunin prevents it.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Bakunin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hardy with a big uppercut! Hardy tries to clinch up but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hardy to the mat! Hardy covers up and Bakunin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Bakunin!
A very excited looking Mikhail Bakunin 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 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Bueller cracks the inside of Bakunin's front leg.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller lands a nice shot that snaps Bakunin's head back.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bueller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bueller motions for Bakunin to come forward. Bueller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bueller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bueller throws a leg kick that misses.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bueller.
Bakunin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Bueller closes the distance and clinches.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Bueller.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bakunin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueller is pushing Bakunin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bueller prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bueller is trying to maintain a safe position but Bakunin gets an underhook and turns Bueller into the cage.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bueller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bakunin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bueller is looking to clinch.
A cross from Bueller lands.
Bueller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Bueller is out of range. #CL#
Bakunin has managed to clinch.
Bakunin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bueller.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin tries to work over Bueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Bueller to work. #T2#
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bueller trying to control the position but instead, Bakunin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bueller into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bakunin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bueller tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bueller blocking some punches.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Bueller's head.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bueller backwards.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bueller.
Bueller blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bueller backwards. #ROC#
Bueller is rocked!
Bakunin tries to work over Bueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bueller is trying to pull guard but Bakunin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bueller.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bueller uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bakunin.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bakunin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Bueller blocking some punches.
Bueller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller looking to stall.
Bueller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bueller prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller controls the action.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Bueller avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin cracks Bueller with a nice body shot.
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bueller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakunin on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bueller fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bueller closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bueller manages to break the clinch.
Bueller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bueller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Bueller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bueller misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bueller fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakunin checks a leg kick.
Bueller closes the distance but Bakunin moves to the side
and Bueller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bueller tries to work over Bakunin's front leg with a kick but Bakunin checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch successfully.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bueller can do to turn this around?
Bueller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bueller tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Bueller drops back down to his feet.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bueller.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller controls the action.
Bueller lands an elbow inside.
Bueller looking for a takedown.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buellers head.
Bueller is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakunin finish him?
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
Bueller seems to have recovered his senses.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Bueller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin is pressed up against the cage. Bueller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bakunin down to the mat. Bakunin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bueller.
Bueller misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bueller moves away.
Bueller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bueller.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bueller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bueller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bueller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakunin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bueller defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bueller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bueller tries to work over Bakunin's front leg with a kick but Bakunin checks it.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
Bueller swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.#T3#
Bueller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Bueller.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bueller on the side of the head.
Bueller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bueller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakunin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Bueller avoids the punch easily.
Bueller tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakunin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bueller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bueller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakunin swings for the body but Bueller moves out of range.
Bueller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bueller circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4##CL2#
Bueller instigates a clinch.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueller's elbow.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bueller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bueller trying to control the position but instead, Bakunin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bueller into the cage.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Bueller's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that second round.
That's time! Bakunin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Bueller. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bueller manages to avoid it.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Bueller slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Bueller moved out of range nicely.
Bueller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Bueller's body.
Bueller wants to slow Bakunin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bakunin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bueller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bueller misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller tries to score with a low kick but Bakunin moves his leg out of the way.
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Bueller moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bueller.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bueller lands an elbow inside that Bakunin shrugs off.
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bueller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bakunin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bueller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakunin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bueller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bakunin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bueller manages to mount him!
Bakunin tries to buck Bueller off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Bueller controlling his opponent.
Bakunin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bakunin is looking to get to half guard.
Bakunin really wants to buck Bueller off and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin is looking to get to half guard.
Bakunin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Bakunin is not content to let Bueller control the position.
Bakunin wants to get back to his feet.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakunin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bakunin wants to stand up but Bueller is controlling him.
Bakunin pulls Bueller in close to prevent any damage.
Bueller stopping the sweep attempt from Bakunin.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakunin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bueller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Bueller throws a series of punches but Bakunin avoids them all with ease.
Bueller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eric Bueller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bueller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bueller.
Bakunin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bueller tries a low kick but Bakunin avoids it.
Bueller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakunin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.#CL#
Bakunin closes the distance and pushes Bueller back into the cage.
Bakunin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bueller backwards.
Bueller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bakunin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakunin, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Fietsora slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Fietsora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fietsora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora.
Fietsora 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.
Bakunin misses with a jab to the body
and Fietsora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Fietsora avoids them all with ease.
Bakunin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fietsora counters with a nice leg kick.
Bakunin 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.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fietsora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bakunin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fietsora steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
and Fietsora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fietsora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fietsora connects with a leg kick. Bakunin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fietsora ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fietsora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head.
Fietsora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Fietsora moved out of range.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fietsora.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Fietsora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fietsora misses the jab.
Bakunin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fietsora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakunin 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.
Fietsora throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fietsora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Fietsora avoids them all with ease.
Fietsora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fietsora slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Bakunin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fietsora. That one must have hurt.
Fietsora moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fietsora at a distance.
Fietsora moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Fietsora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fietsora slips a jab from Bakunin.
Fietsora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Fietsora counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fietsora. #T3#
Bakunin tries to break free but Fietsora pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fietsora.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora pushes Bakunin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin is trying to break the clinch but Fietsora has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bakunin breaks from the clinch.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Fietsora counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fietsora.
Bakunin tries to break free but Fietsora pushes him back against the cage.
Fietsora keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bakunin's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bakunin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Fietsora's head but Fietsora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora lands a left hand.
Fietsora blocking some punches. #T4#
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
Fietsora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Fietsora jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bakunin walks away with a smile on his face. Fietsora gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bakunin misses with a hook
and Fietsora counters with a nice leg kick.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fietsora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bakunin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Fietsora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
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 Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fietsora scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Fietsora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakunin misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Fietsora counters by moving into the clinch.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Fietsora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Bakunin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fietsora has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bakunin manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Fietsora throws a lazy right hand but Bakunin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romulus Fietsora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fietsora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakunins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fietsora stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fietsora looks for the body kick but Bakunin saw that one coming. #T1#
Fietsora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fietsora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fietsora throws a good cross that connects.
Fietsora missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Fietsora pushes Bakunin up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fietsora's elbow. #BC#
Bakunin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fietsora throws a counter combo.
Bakunin misses with a body shot
and Fietsora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Bakunin is rocked!
A head kick misses from Fietsora.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
Fietsora looks for the body kick but Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Fietsora is out of range.
Fietsora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakunin.#T2#
Bakunin moves forwards but Fietsora connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fietsora ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Fietsora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bakunin's hands.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Fietsora avoids nicely.
Fietsora only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fietsora misses with a left hand
and Fietsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fietsora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakunin swings for the body but Fietsora moves out of range.
Fietsora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakunin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fietsora counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bakunin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fietsora walks into a left hand.
Fietsora lands with a cross.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Fietsora wants to counter the offense by Bakunin and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin seems to have got his legs back now.
Fietsora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakunin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fietsora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fietsora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fietsora slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Fietsora looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora.
Fietsora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Fietsora.#KD2#
Fietsora lands a big uppercut and Bakunin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bakunin looks OK. Fietsora waves Bakunin back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fietsora throws a leg kick that misses.
Fietsora staying out of range there.
Fietsora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fietsora looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
and Fietsora finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
letting Fietsora counter with a right hand.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora misses with a body kick.
Fietsora thumps Bakunin with a low kick.
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fietsora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Fietsora appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fietsora misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bakunin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Fietsora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fietsora throws a leg kick but Bakunin checks it.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Fietsora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
That's time! Bakunin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fietsora avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Fietsora tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bakunin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fietsora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin thuds a left hand into Fietsora's body.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Fietsora.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Fietsora is out of range.
Bakunin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fietsora counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fietsora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakunin avoids a kick to the body.
Fietsora looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Fietsora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin connects with a jab.#KD2#
Fietsora lands a big head kick that sends Bakunin tumbling to the mat! Fietsora takes a step backwards and waves Bakunin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Bakunin crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romulus Fietsora!
Our winner, Romulus Fietsora, 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: HFC Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Wellman Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Iv.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin throws a hook but Wellman Iv blocks it.
Wellman Iv throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wellman Iv moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wellman Iv works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Wellman Iv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wellman Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Bakunin 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.
Wellman Iv misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Wellman Iv looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Wellman Iv's shoulder, as Wellman Iv tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Wellman Iv's body.
Bakunin takes a swing at Wellman Iv's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bakunin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wellman Iv gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wellman Ivs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wellman Iv clobbers Bakunin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin with a hook.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the body
and Wellman Iv counters with a thumping low kick.
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
and Wellman Iv counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wellman Iv scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wellman Iv doesn't seem bothered though.
Wellman Iv lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Wellman Iv counters with a straight right hand.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv misses with a low kick. #T2#
Wellman Iv steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Wellman Iv staying out of range there.
Wellman Iv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.
Bakunin works Wellman Iv's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Wellman Iv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellman Iv scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakunin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Wellman Iv moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakunin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakunin misses with a double jab
and Wellman Iv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv connects with an inside leg kick.
Wellman Iv attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Bakunin - just one landing.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
Wellman Iv missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Wellman Iv misses its intended target. #T4#
Bakunin misses with a hook. Wellman Iv ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wellman Iv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Wellman Iv throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin cracks Wellman Iv with a good jab.
Wellman Iv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Wellman Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wellman Iv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin lands a two punch combo.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping left.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin walks into a stiff left hand from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wellman Iv has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wellman Iv there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wellman Iv catches Bakunin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakunin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wellman Iv stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with a hook
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Wellman Iv throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the body
and Wellman Iv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellman Iv makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Wellman Iv coming out on top.#T1#
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv scores with a hook.
Wellman Iv jabs Bakunin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Bakunin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakunin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wellman Iv under the eye.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellman Iv is just out of range.
Wellman Iv connects with a jab.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Bakunin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wellman Iv lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bakunin slips a jab from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellman Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wellman Iv! But no joy.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Wellman Iv's shoulder, as Wellman Iv tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Iv throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellman Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Iv tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Iv moves away.
Wellman Iv misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Wellman Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Wellman Iv avoids the punch easily.
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Bakunin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakunin swings for the body but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Wellman Iv moves away and avoids it.
Wellman Iv raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bakunin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bakunin misses with the combination.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook to the body
and Bakunin counters with a left and a right that stings Wellman Iv.
Bakunin with a jab.
Wellman Iv darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellman Iv uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakunin has time to react.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Wellman Iv throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bakunin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Wellman Iv finds it's way through Bakunin's defenses.
Bakunin clobbers Wellman Iv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Wellman Iv avoids the punch easily.
Wellman Iv tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wellman Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin walks into a left hand.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wellman Iv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Wellman Iv avoids nicely.
Wellman Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wellman Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Wellman Iv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellman Iv lands with a right hand.
Wellman Iv throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Wellman Iv lands a head shot.
Wellman Iv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Wellman Iv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakunin takes a swing at Wellman Iv's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Wellman Iv slips the punch.
Wellman Iv moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wellman Iv catches Bakunin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellman Iv. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wellman Iv ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Wellman Iv avoids it well.
Wellman Iv lands with a good body shot.
Wellman Iv moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wellman Iv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wellman Iv's head.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Wellman Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Wellman Iv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Wellman Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that Wellman Iv also avoids with ease.
Wellman Iv looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Wellman Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin throws a hook but Wellman Iv blocks 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!
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.#T2#
Bakunin works Wellman Iv's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Wellman Iv moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Wellman Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wellman Iv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellman Iv. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wellman Iv.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wellman Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wellman Iv lands a jab to the nose.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Wellman Iv ducks down to avoid it.
Wellman Iv stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wellman Iv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Good work by Bakunin as he checks the leg kick.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Wellman Iv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Iv moves away.
Bakunin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Wellman Iv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick but Bakunin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wellman Iv slips a straight right by Bakunin.#T4#
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin cracks Wellman Iv with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Bakunin.
Wellman Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Wellman Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wellman Iv missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv 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.
Jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin drops his hands momentarily and Wellman Iv takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Wellman Iv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wellman Iv throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin 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: HFC Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Bakunin connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bakunin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakunin in his tracks.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Bakunin slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bakunin counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bakunin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakunin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin jabs at Jones's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Bakunin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bakunin duly obliges. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Bakunin 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.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakunin finish him?
Bakunin lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakunin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Bakunin lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones wants to clinch.
Bakunin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Jones tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakunin defends it well.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bakunin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the ropes. Bakunin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakunin counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakunin is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bakunin tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bakunin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Jones feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakunin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Bakunin lands an uppercut.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bakunin.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones blocking some punches.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Bakunin's ribcage. Bakunin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the ropes. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakunin.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones prevents Bakunin from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones cracks Bakunin with a nice body shot.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T3#
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Bakunin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Bakunin lands a body punch.
Bakunin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T4#
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Bakunin lands an uppercut.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones misses with a hook.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakunin defends it well.
A left lands for Jones.
Bakunin jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Jones misses.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bakunin!
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakunin defends it well.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakunin scores with a three punch combo!
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones with the counter takedown but Bakunin avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Jones.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a right hand that Bakunin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakunin also avoids with ease.
Jones takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Bakunin counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a combination
and Bakunin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Bakunin takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Bakunin misses.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakunin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones wants to clinch up but Bakunin keeps it at a distance.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Jones punishes Bakunin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Tom Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones pushes Bakunin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bakunin.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Bakunin blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017

#R1#
Bakunin connects with a body shot that sends Moreno's belly button to the back.
Moreno throws a lazy right hand but Bakunin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2#
Bakunin lands a left and a right that send Moreno crashing to the mat, dazed. Bakunin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Moreno is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sully Moreno has been cut.
Bakunin fakes the body blow, causing Moreno to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Moreno goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Bakunin works over MacManus's head and body with a nice combination.
MacManus missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
MacManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
A good leg kick by MacManus.
MacManus throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
MacManus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacManus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakunin! But no joy.
MacManus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacManus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bakunin counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus misses with a looping left.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
Bakunin scores with a jab. MacManus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacManus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good shot there by MacManus.
Bakunin throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacManus 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A big left from Bakunin misses.
MacManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of MacManus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakunin throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
MacManus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacManus moves away.
Bakunin moves out of range of the body kick from MacManus.
MacManus slips under a jab from Bakunin.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.
MacManus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakunin is out of range and MacManus settles back down.
MacManus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Nice defenses there by MacManus.
MacManus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into MacManus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacManus in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Bakunin.
MacManus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
MacManus slips under a jab from Bakunin.
MacManus digs a good body shot into Bakunin's ribs.
MacManus cracks Bakunin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Bakunin.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacManus 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.
MacManus throws a right hand that misses
and Bakunin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin punishes MacManus's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bakunin!
MacManus takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses. #T3#
MacManus throws a head kick but Bakunin moves out of range.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacManus looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
MacManus throws a chopping leg kick but Bakunin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacManus doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin takes a swing at MacManus's ribcage but misses.
MacManus throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakunin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacManus scores with a jab.
MacManus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacManus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacManus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bakunin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bakunin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
MacManus misses with a head kick.
Bakunin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacManus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacManus dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacManus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
MacManus throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Bakunin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacManus with a body shot.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakunin checks a leg kick.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Bakunin avoids the head kick by MacManus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
That's time! MacManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacManus.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacManus.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacManus misses with a head kick.
MacManus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bakunin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacManus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether MacManus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
MacManus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
MacManus tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakunin avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Bakunin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacManus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
MacManus tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
MacManus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakunin works MacManus's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacManus misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Bakunin works MacManus's body with a nice hook.
MacManus looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacManus throws a series of punches but Bakunin moves out of range.
MacManus misses with a kick to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakunin throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
MacManus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakunin blocks a head kick by MacManus.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin throws a hook but MacManus blocks it.
Bakunin sizes up MacManus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin ducks right into an uppercut from MacManus.
MacManus misses with a hook to the body
and Bakunin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin slips a jab from MacManus.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacManus 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 Bakunin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakunin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacManus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin blocks the body kick.
MacManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacManus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacManus tries to land a leg kick but Bakunin saw it coming and moves away.
MacManus tries to land a leg kick but Bakunin saw it coming and moves away.
Bakunin stalks MacManus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacManus's face. MacManus staggers backwards, shaken.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
Bakunin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacManus with a body shot.
MacManus avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacManus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacManus doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakunin cracks MacManus with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacManus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy body kick from MacManus
and Bakunin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacManus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacManus looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
MacManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
MacManus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakunin misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by MacManus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bakunin's hands.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacManus manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from MacManus misses the target.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bakunin duly obliges.
MacManus moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.#T4#
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
MacManus misses with a looping right.
Bakunin throws a right hand that MacManus ducks under and follows up with a left that MacManus also avoids with ease.
MacManus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacManus swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacManus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bakunin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and MacManus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacManus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacManus lands with a right hand.
MacManus moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin 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#
Bakunin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacManus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacManus staying out of range there.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Nice cross by MacManus.
Sloppy strikes from MacManus. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Bakunin.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacManus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacManus looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakunin checks a low kick from MacManus.
MacManus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bakunin counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin blocks a head kick by MacManus.
Bakunin tests MacManus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.#T1#
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left and a right from Bakunin both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacManus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacManus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bakunin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Bakunin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacManus.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin lands a body shot.
MacManus throws a sloppy head kick and Bakunin moves out of range easily.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to MacManus's body. MacManus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakunin scores with a three punch combo!
Bakunin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from MacManus.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Bakunin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Bakunin throws a body punch but MacManus moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but MacManus ducks down to avoid it.
MacManus throws a chopping leg kick but Bakunin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Bakunin's knee but Bakunin avoids it well.
MacManus tries to land a leg kick but Bakunin saw it coming and moves away.
MacManus tries to score with a low kick but Bakunin moves his leg out of the way.
Bakunin feints a jab promting MacManus to slip. Bakunin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacManus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
Bakunin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus throwing a counter right hand but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
MacManus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacManus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakunin avoids the head kick by MacManus.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakunin. That snapped MacManus's head back.
Bakunin works MacManus's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacManus manages to avoid it.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Bakunin.
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
MacManus misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by MacManus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacManus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
MacManus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakunin has time to react.
MacManus throws a lazy body kick
letting Bakunin counter with a right hand.
MacManus throws a leg kick that misses.
MacManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakunin dodges the punch combination from MacManus.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacManus.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacManus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakunin stalks MacManus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacManus's face. MacManus staggers backwards, shaken.
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin scores with the left hand. MacManus knows he should have avoided that one.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bakunin is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin 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: Stomp-a-thon 64
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watanabe.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watanabe moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Watanabe scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watanabe lands a body shot.
Bakunin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Shun Watanabe has been cut.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watanabe.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Watanabe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Watanabe.
Watanabe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Watanabe blocks a jab.
Watanabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin misses with a hook.
Watanabe slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Bakunin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Watanabe misses.
Watanabe lands a jab.
Watanabe slips a straight right by Bakunin.#T1#
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Watanabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watanabe lands a nice hook to Bakunin's body. Bakunin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Watanabe gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bakunin kicks off Watanabe and gets to his feet.
Watanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe lands a body shot.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watanabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watanabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bakunin rather than just go for the knockout.
Watanabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Watanabe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bakunin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watanabe is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bakunin wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Watanabe's hips, looking to push off. But Watanabe grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Bakunin screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Shun Watanabe!
Shun Watanabe 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: Stomp-a-thon 59
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Novoselic keeps Bakunin at a distance using the push kick.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic throws a right hand that misses
and Bakunin counters with a two punch combo.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Novoselic misses with a looping right.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Bakunin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands with an overhand left.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novoselic ducks right into an uppercut from Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Novoselic throws the kick towards the body but Bakunin avoids it.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Novoselic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakunin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Novoselic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Novoselic lands a head kick. Bakunin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice shot lands for Bakunin.
Novoselic lands a jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Novoselic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
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!
Bakunin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakunin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bakunin blocks the body kick.
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bakunin checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Novoselic coming out on top.
Bakunin misses with the combination.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakunin misses with a double jab
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Bakunin throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Novoselic. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Novoselic tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Novoselic ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bakunin.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.#T4#
Novoselic lands with a kick to the temple. Bakunin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Novoselic moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin looks to land a combination. Novoselic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Novoselic works Bakunin's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin needs to keep his hands up - Novoselic had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
Bakunin works over Novoselic's head and body with a nice combination.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakunin on the side of the head.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Bakunin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novoselic wants to slow Bakunin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Novoselic moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novoselic lands with a kick to the temple. Bakunin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bakunin lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Novoselic takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Bakunin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Bakunin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakunin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Novoselic counters with a right hand to the body.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bakunin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Bakunin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakunin lunges at Novoselic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Novoselic's hand.
Bakunin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bakunin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakunin is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
Bakunin misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.
Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bakunin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Novoselic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheers as Novoselic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakunin doesn't seem phased though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bakunin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Novoselic throws a front kick that sends Bakunin stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bakunin throws a hook but Novoselic blocks it.
Bakunin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNovoselic.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic lands with a hook. Bakunin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Bakunin is rocked!
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Bakunin's leg. Bakunin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Bakunin throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Bakunin's front leg.
Novoselic jabs at Bakunin's body.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Bakunin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bakunin throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakunin on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Novoselic cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Novoselic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.
Novoselic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head.
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Bakunin moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing.
Bakunin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bakunin throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bakunin lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Bakunin.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Bakunin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakunin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakunin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Novoselic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novoselic. That's going to slow Bakunin down.
Bakunin clobbers Novoselic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhail Bakunin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakunin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Bakunin backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Novoselic defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic connects with a looping right hand.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage!
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Bakunin.#T3#
Bakunin misses with a lunging right hand
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bakunin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bakunin swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a body kick that stops Bakunin in his tracks momentarily.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakunin.
Novoselic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakunin's head.
Bakunin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novoselic cracks Bakunin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novoselic.
Nice shot by Novoselic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Bakunin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bakunin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Bakunin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakunin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic works Bakunin's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakunin's sensitive parts.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novoselic 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A very excited looking Alex Novoselic 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: Stomp-a-thon 55
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Bakunin gets a clinch.
Maddox blocking some punches.
Maddox tries to circle away but Bakunin has him pinned against the cage.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maddox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maddox.
Maddox is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Maddox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maddox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bakunin.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin gets through Maddox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maddox tries to circle away but Bakunin has him pinned against the cage.
Maddox wants to break free but Bakunin has control.
Bakunin lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Bakunin.
Maddox is trying to break free.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maddox or not.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maddoxs head.
Maddox wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakunin won't allow it.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Bakunin lands a body punch.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Maddox backwards. #ROC2#
Maddox is rocked!
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Maddox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin pushes Maddox against the cage and as Maddox bounces back, Bakunin cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Bakunin follows up with more strikes but Maddox was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Bakunin!
A very excited looking Mikhail Bakunin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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