Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Mamchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burduada No Cranio throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burduada No Cranio misses with the combination.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burduada No Cranio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burduada No Cranio tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio forces Mamchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Mamchenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burduada No Cranio prevents it.
Burduada No Cranio lands a damaging elbow.
Burduada No Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burduada No Cranio working aggressively here.
Mamchenko tries a body shot but Burduada No Cranio blocks it.
Burduada No Cranio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamchenko's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burduada No Cranio smiles and moves away.
Mamchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burduada No Cranio back to the cage. Mamchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1##CL#
Burduada No Cranio drives through and clinches with Mamchenko against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Mamchenko.
Burduada No Cranio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mamchenko tries to circle away but Burduada No Cranio has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Burduada No Cranio.
Mamchenko lands a right hand.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Mamchenko jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mamchenko is trying to keep Burduada No Cranio in close.
Burduada No Cranio wants to pass the guard but Mamchenko is keeping the position.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burduada No Cranio is one step ahead there.
Burduada No Cranio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Burduada No Cranio stands up and waves to Mamchenko to follow him. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio rushes Mamchenko and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Burduada No Cranio lands a shoulder strike.
Mamchenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has been cut.#BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses.
Burduada No Cranio slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamchenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burduada No Cranio.#CL#
Mamchenko gets tackled into the cage by Burduada No Cranio. Burduada No Cranio maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Burduada No Cranio misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burduada No Cranio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Burduada No Cranio throws a series of punches but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko connects with a jab.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio clinches with his opponent.
Burduada No Cranio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mamchenko up against the cage.
Mamchenko leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio has Mamchenko pressed against the cage.
Mamchenko is trying to break the clinch but Burduada No Cranio is controlling him.
Mamchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burduada No Cranio smiles and moves away.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burduada No Cranio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Burduada No Cranio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Burduada No Cranio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burduada No Cranio moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamchenko thinking.
Burduada No Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamchenko at a distance.
Mamchenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio lands a slapping body shot.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Burduada No Cranio avoids nicely.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Burduada No Cranio ducks under and follows up with a left that Burduada No Cranio also avoids with ease.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Burduada No Cranio avoids it easily.
Burduada No Cranio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a body kick.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a body kick but Mamchenko moved away.
Burduada No Cranio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burduada No Cranio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burduada No Cranio lands a head kick!
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mamchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Burduada No Cranio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio throws a series of punches but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Burduada No Cranio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a series of strikes. Mamchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mamchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burduada No Cranio moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Burduada No Cranio throws a one two combo.
Burduada No Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burduada No Cranio!
Mamchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Burduada No Cranio misses. #T2#
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burduada No Cranio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio instigates a clinch.
Burduada No Cranio pushes Mamchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Burduada No Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a body shot.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burduada No Cranio circles away quickly and effectively.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses.
Burduada No Cranio throws a hook but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab. Mamchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a high kick.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a head kick. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Burduada No Cranio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burduada No Cranio working Mamchenko over with knees to the body.
Mamchenko tries to break free but Burduada No Cranio pushes him back against the cage.
Mamchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a light punch inside.
Mamchenko can't get the takedown.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamchenko's face. #TD2#
Mamchenko manages to pull guard.
Burduada No Cranio is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Burduada No Cranio stands up and waves to Mamchenko to follow him.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Mamchenko throws a hook but Burduada No Cranio blocks it.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice looking body shot.
Burduada No Cranio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a series of wild punches.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Burduada No Cranio.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Burduada No Cranio misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Burduada No Cranio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burduada No Cranio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio wants to clinch up but Mamchenko keeps it at a distance.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Burduada No Cranio. Those never looked like landing.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a low kick.
Mamchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burduada No Cranio throws a series of punches but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mamchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamchenko throws a counter combo.#T1#
Mamchenko throws a shot from downtown. Burduada No Cranio moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Burduada No Cranio.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burduada No Cranio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the nose.
Mamchenko staying out of range there.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Mamchenko slips under a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a double jab.
Mamchenko throws out a counter right but Burduada No Cranio avoids it with no problem.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Burduada No Cranio was well out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burduada No Cranio misses the jab.
Mamchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a two punch combination.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a head kick.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Burduada No Cranio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a nice uppercut.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a looping right.
Burduada No Cranio throws an off balance right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burduada No Cranio circles away quickly and effectively.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Mamchenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burduada No Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Burduada No Cranio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. Burduada No Cranio saw that one coming.
Burduada No Cranio stalks Mamchenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mamchenko's face. Mamchenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
As Burduada No Cranio backs off Mamchenko throws a huge counter combo but Burduada No Cranio manages to avoid it all.
Burduada No Cranio moves out of range of the strikes.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burduada No Cranio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burduada No Cranio slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Burduada No Cranio avoids it well.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burduada No Cranio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamchenko.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burduada No Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burduada No Cranio lands a right hook to the body.
Burduada No Cranio slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a combination. Burduada No Cranio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burduada No Cranio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burduada No Cranio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burduada No Cranio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

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 Ricardo Burduada No Cranio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burduada No Cranio, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Mamchenko.
Perry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Perry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamchenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Perry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamchenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perry's hands.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Perry avoids them all with ease.
Perry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Mamchenko swinging wildly here.
Perry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mamchenko sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Perry avoids nicely.
Perry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Perry moves forwards but Mamchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamchenko lands with a cross.
Perry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamchenko.
Perry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice combination there by Mamchenko.
Perry walks into a stiff left hand from Mamchenko.#T2#
Perry walks into a straight right hand from Mamchenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perry on the side of the head.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination. Perry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perry.
Mamchenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamchenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Mamchenko scores with a four punch combination!
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko connects with a right hand. Perry shakes it off.
Mamchenko cracks Perry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mamchenko feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Mamchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mamchenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mamchenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mamchenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice shot by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perry eats them both and turns towards Mamchenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko looks to land a combination. Perry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mamchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamchenko duly obliges.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination. Perry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Perry tries to move into range but Mamchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Perry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mamchenko has his hands clasped together around Perry's back. He's all about the action.
Mamchenko pushes Perry off looking to stand but Perry dives back in and keeps control.
Mamchenko controlling the position well. #SUB#
Perry is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mamchenko still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mamchenko has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamchenko scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perry has time to react.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Perry attempts a counter takedown but Mamchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Mamchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perry tries to move into range but Mamchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamchenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
TapnSnap Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamchenko 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!
Perry dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
Perry feinted with a counter takedown.
Mamchenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Mamchenko there.
Mamchenko lands a two punch combo.
Mamchenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perry backs up against the cage.
Mamchenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perry eats them both and turns towards Mamchenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mamchenko 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!
Mamchenko scores with a one two! Perry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Perry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Mamchenko lands with a nice combination. Perry backs away looking to recover.
Mamchenko feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Mamchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mamchenko scores with a three punch combo!
Perry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamchenko lands a two punch combo.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perry on the side of the head.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good shot there by Mamchenko.#T3#
A left and a right from Mamchenko both land. Nice combination.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamchenko lands with a nice combination. Perry backs away looking to recover.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mamchenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mamchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
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!
Mamchenko scores with a three punch combo!
Mamchenko looks to land a combination. Perry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perry walks into a straight right hand from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko thuds his right hand into Perry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamchenko. That snapped Perry's head back.
Mamchenko lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#Perry is rocked!
Mamchenko 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Mamchenko both land. Nice combination.
Perry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mamchenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perry circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamchenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamchenko lands the left hand.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mamchenko throws a series of strikes that have Perry backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko. #T1#
A nice combination there by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Perry misses its target.
Perry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamchenko duly obliges.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the head.
Mamchenko scores with a nice strike.
Perry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamchenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamchenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Mamchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Perry dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
Perry attempts a counter takedown but Mamchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the head.
Mamchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamchenko throws a one two combo.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Perry ducks under and follows up with a left that Perry also avoids with ease.
Mamchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamchenko duly obliges.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Perry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Mamchenko cracks Perry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamchenko with a nice cross.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination. Perry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamchenko lands a head shot.#T4#
Perry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko with a hook.
Mamchenko feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Mamchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko throws a combination. Perry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perry attempts a counter takedown but Mamchenko avoids it well and moves away.
TapnSnap Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamchenko 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mamchenko gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mamchenko pulls Ludwig into guard.
Ludwig throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ludwig pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko stays in close to Ludwig's body and controls the position.
Ludwig wants to stand but Mamchenko is controlling the position.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Mamchenko tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Mamchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ludwig controlling the position.
Ludwig wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him. #T1#
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Ludwig is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ludwig thuds his shin into the meat of Mamchenko's side.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Ludwig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamchenko is trying to defend but Ludwig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Ludwig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ludwig seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mamchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamchenko's head.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Ludwig is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamchenko has wrist control.#T4#
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mamchenko working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig throwing strikes from guard but Mamchenko blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ludwig looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mamchenko jabs Ludwig right on the nose. Ludwig blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Mamchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ludwig lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamchenko backs up against the cage.
Ludwig goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Mamchenko - just one landing.
Mamchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Ludwig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Ludwig.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Mamchenko as Ludwig shoots in.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ludwig.
Ludwig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches up with Mamchenko, looking for a takedown. Ludwig pushes Mamchenko against the cage but Mamchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Ludwig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mamchenko cracks Ludwig with an open hand slap.
Mamchenko scores with a three punch combo!
Ludwig tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamchenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Mamchenko circles away.
Ludwig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Ludwig avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig misses the jab.
Mamchenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Ludwig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ludwig in his tracks.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ludwig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamchenko is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Mamchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well. #T3#
Mamchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Ludwig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ludwig counters with a one-two to the body.
Ludwig swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Mamchenko tries to sprawl but Ludwig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko wants to control but Ludwig passes into side.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mamchenko tries to buck Ludwig off but Ludwig is having none of it.#T4#
Mamchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ludwig off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mamchenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mamchenko controlling from the back.
Ludwig is trying to break free.
Mamchenko scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig is trying to stand back up.
Ludwig trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mamchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ludwig back to the cage. Mamchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mamchenko throws a combination. Ludwig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mamchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Ludwig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ludwig. Ludwig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Mamchenko. No joy for Ludwig on that attempt.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mamchenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ludwig walks into a jab.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludwig can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ludwig connects with a high kick.
Mamchenko misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Ludwig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mamchenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig working the head and body with strikes.
Ludwig wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko trying to control here.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko is controlling Ludwig's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamchenko's waist but Mamchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludwig off to one side.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Mamchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ludwig.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Mamchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Ludwig cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Mazziotti 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndicate.
Syndicate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko moves away from the strike by Syndicate.
Syndicate misses the body punch
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Syndicate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Mamchenko throws a series of strikes that have Syndicate backpedaling.
Syndicate staying out of range there.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Syndicate with a series of wild strikes but Syndicate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndicate dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
Syndicate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamchenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Syndicate scrambles back to his feet.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Syndicate pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mamchenko back to the cage. Syndicate follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Mamchenko looks to land a combination. Syndicate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Syndicate looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko unleashes a big counter combination but Syndicate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Syndicate slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Syndicate closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamchenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syndicate swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndicate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndicate throws an off balance right hand
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Syndicate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Syndicate was well out of range.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the nose.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Mamchenko misses with a combination
and Syndicate counters with a three punch combo that has Mamchenko backing up. Mamchenko nods at Syndicate to acknowledge the strikes.
Mamchenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Syndicate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndicate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Syndicate counters with a three punch combo that has Mamchenko backing up. Mamchenko nods at Syndicate to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Syndicate does no damage.
Syndicate slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Syndicate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Syndicate staying out of range there.
Syndicate defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko lands with a straight right. Syndicate didn't see that one coming.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Mamchenko tests Syndicate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Syndicate slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Syndicate looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndicate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Syndicate misses with the combination.
Syndicate throws a big shot that misses.
Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Syndicate moved out of range.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Syndicate ducks under and follows up with a left that Syndicate also avoids with ease.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Syndicate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Syndicate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Syndicate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Syndicate misses its target.
Syndicate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Syndicate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Syndicate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
Syndicate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
Syndicate throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Syndicate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndicate cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mamchenko works over Syndicate's head and body with a nice combination.
Mamchenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndicate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndicate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut.
Syndicate misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Syndicate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndicate. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndicate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamchenko duly obliges.
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndicates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Mamchenko there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndicate walks into a jab.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Mamchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syndicate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamchenko thinking. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Mamchenko scores with a four punch combination!
Mamchenko cracks Syndicate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndicate throws a right and a left that Mamchenko avoids nicely.
Syndicate throws a body shot but no joy.
As Syndicate backs off Mamchenko throws a huge counter combo but Syndicate manages to avoid it all.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Syndicate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Syndicate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syndicate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syndicate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Syndicate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Syndicate misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko scores with the left hand. Syndicate knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Syndicate counters with a series of strikes. Mamchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndicate fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndicate.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
Syndicate throws a nice looking combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syndicate 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 shot by Mamchenko.
Syndicate swinging wildly here.
Mamchenko lands an overhand right.
A big left from Syndicate misses.
Syndicate looks to land a combination. Mamchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamchenko sizes up Syndicate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Syndicate's head backwards.#T3#
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Syndicate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndicate blocks a jab.
Syndicate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndicate fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Syndicate moves out of range.
Mamchenko dodges the punch combination from Syndicate.
Syndicate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Syndicate moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
Syndicate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamchenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syndicate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndicate misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Syndicate with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamchenko!
Mamchenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Syndicate counter with a right hand.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Syndicate avoids them all with ease.
Mamchenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syndicate counters with a series of strikes. Mamchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syndicate walks into a jab.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syndicate just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndicate circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Syndicate.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndicate slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Syndicate thuds his right hand into Mamchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamchenko lands with a nice combination. Syndicate backs away looking to recover.
Syndicate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Syndicate scores with a shot to the body.
Syndicate lands a body shot.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Syndicate counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Syndicate both land. Nice combination.
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!
Syndicate lunges at Mamchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamchenko's hand.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Syndicate's hands.
Syndicate just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Syndicate scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Syndicate. Those never looked like landing.
Syndicate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Mamchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syndicate.
Syndicate fails to land with a series of punches.
Syndicate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Syndicate misses with a wild combination.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko works the jab nicely.
Syndicate misses with a combination
and Mamchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nathaniel Syndicate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Mamchenko swinging wildly here.
Syndicate looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Mamchenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndicate should have avoided that one.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Syndicate counters with a right hand to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Syndicate.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
Syndicate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Syndicate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syndicate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Mamchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syndicate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndicate circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndicate throws a right hand that Mamchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamchenko also avoids with ease.
Mamchenko lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndicate misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses.
Syndicate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndicate.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Syndicate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Syndicate seems unphased.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Syndicate's head but Syndicate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Mamchenko. #T4#
Syndicate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Syndicate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndicate circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndicate misses the jab.
Syndicate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Syndicate throws a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndicate.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Syndicate moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Syndicate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgenii Mamchenko.
Well Mamchenko 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!

Event: AFC 5- Pyke vs Silva
Date: Feb 11, 2021

#R1#
Silvera throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
A clash of legs there as Mamchenko blocks the low kick.
Silvera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera swinging wildly here.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left and a right from Mamchenko both land. Nice combination.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Silvera with a series of wild strikes but Silvera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silvera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silvera looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamchenko counters with a three punch combo that has Silvera backing up. Silvera nods at Mamchenko to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silvera misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Silvera.
Mamchenko walks into a stiff left hand from Silvera.
Silvera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silvera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Silvera thuds a left hand into Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silvera has time to react.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko is looking for a counter combo.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Silvera moved out of range.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silvera lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Silvera avoids the punch easily.
Silvera throws a leg kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Silvera throws a head kick that Mamchenko semi-blocks.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Silvera connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Silvera lands a big head kick that sends Mamchenko tumbling to the mat! Silvera takes a step backwards and waves Mamchenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mamchenko is rocked!
Silvera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silvera fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mamchenko out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: AFC FN 2- Moxley vs Bridges
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Mamchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB#
Mamchenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva pushes down on Mamchenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Silva content just to control the position here.
Mamchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamchenko tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Mamchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Mamchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Mamchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Mamchenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamchenko punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mamchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Silva counters with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamchenko.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Mamchenko against the cage.
Mamchenko working hard to break the clinch.
Mamchenko tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mamchenko drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Silva clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva keeps control of Mamchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamchenko blocks an elbow strike.
Mamchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamchenko lands a right hand.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamchenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamchenko's efforts to push away.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamchenko. #T3#
Mamchenko blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Mamchenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva tries to break free.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Mamchenko keeps control of the position.
Mamchenko trying to control.
Mamchenko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4##ES2#
Silva manages to stand up with Mamchenko still on his back. Eventually Mamchenko drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mamchenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Mamchenko was not able to check.
Mamchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Mamchenko clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Mamchenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Mamchenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamchenko advances position into side control!
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T1#
Silva has one of Mamchenko's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Mamchenko has passed into mount! Damn!
Mamchenko controlling his opponent.
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mamchenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva regains half guard.
Mamchenko stalling. #SU#
Mamchenko stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Mamchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Mamchenko. #TD#
Mamchenko pulls Silva into guard. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Mamchenko trying to control here. #T4#
Mamchenko lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starling Silva!
Our winner, Starling Silva, 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 4- Mamchenko vs Pyke
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pyke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamchenko on the side of the head.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pyke's waist but Pyke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Pyke counters by clinching up. #BC#
Mamchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyke.
Mamchenko misses with a head kick.
Pyke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamchenko is fending him off so far but Pyke persists. Nope, Mamchenko circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pyke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pyke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko. #SUB2#
Pyke working for a triangle but Mamchenko defends it easily. #T1#
Mamchenko wants to stand but Pyke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pyke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pyke can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mamchenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pyke tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pyke manages to get to full guard.
Mamchenko pushes down on Pyke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Pyke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.
Pyke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mamchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Pyke pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.
Mamchenko trying to control but Pyke is working from the bottom.
Pyke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko tries to stand but Pyke is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mamchenko throws the kick towards the body but Pyke avoids it.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamchenko throws a lazy body kick
and Pyke counters with a good low kick that Mamchenko was not able to check.
Mamchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Pyke lands a head shot.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyke.
Pyke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamchenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pyke circles away.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pyke rushes Mamchenko and presses him up against the cage.
Pyke misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses.
Mamchenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Pyke manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut.
Mamchenko stalling.
Pyke working aggressively here. #T1#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Pyke.
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mamchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyke jumps guard but Mamchenko stands there with Pyke around his waist. Pyke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamchenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Pyke.
Mamchenko is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pyke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke misses with the head strike.
Pyke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamchenko's efforts to push away.
Mamchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land. #T2#
A short uppercut from Pyke.
Pyke pushes Mamchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamchenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pyke after a bit of a struggle.
Mamchenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Pyke.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mamchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pyke throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Pyke misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyke lands an uppercut.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyke lands a right hand.
Mamchenko jumps guard but Pyke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Pyke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mamchenko can't fight it off and eventually Pyke manages to take the fight to the floor. Mamchenko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamchenko has Pyke pulled in close to control his posture.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Pyke postures up.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Pyke is pushing down on Mamchenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamchenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyke has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamchenko is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamchenko trying to control but Pyke postures up.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Pyke sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pyke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pyke.
Pyke wants to take a breather but Mamchenko is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Mamchenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.
Pyke wants to improve his position but instead Mamchenko has moved into half guard.
Pyke tries to kick Mamchenko off but Mamchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pyke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pyke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mamchenko prevents Pyke from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Mamchenko seems content to control.
Pyke tries to roll over but Mamchenko keeps him under control.#T1#
Mamchenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pyke is looking to improve his position.
Mamchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pyke tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
Pyke is trying to control but Mamchenko passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Pyke is working away.
Pyke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking to stall in half guard but Pyke is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Mamchenko taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke is the new middleweight champion!
Magnus Pyke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AFC 2- Mamchenko vs Yu Upp
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
Mamchenko closes the distance and pushes Yu Upp back into the cage.
Mamchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu Upp doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Mamchenko pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Yu Upp is posturing up here but Mamchenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yu Upp tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yu Upp has to tap! Slick submission there by Mamchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roach is looking to clinch.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Roach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roach jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Roach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Roach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach unleashes a big counter combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mamchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamchenko is looking to wear down Roach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Mamchenko feints and as Roach raises his hands in defense, Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko content to stall in guard here.
Mamchenko works over Roach with some ground and pound from guard.
Roach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Mamchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Roach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Mamchenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roach has his hands on Mamchenko's head, controlling the position.
Mamchenko is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roach moves away.
Roach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamchenko. Mamchenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Roach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roach slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3##SUB#
Mamchenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamchenko's guard! Nice work there by Roach!
Mamchenko keeping full guard, as Roach tries to pass.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Roach controlling him for the moment.
Roach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mamchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roach is aware though and is defending well.
Mamchenko looking to control but Roach passes into half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Roach in his half guard. #SUB#
Mamchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roach pulls his head out easily.
Roach trying to mount his opponent but Mamchenko defends it. #T4#
Roach is taking a breather. Mamchenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Mamchenko is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Roach is tapping! Great win for Mamchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evgenii Mamchenko!
A relieved looking Evgenii Mamchenko 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: SMASH: McQuirre vs Barbosa
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage. #TD#
Mamchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Belport's guard.#ES2#
Belport has his feet on Mamchenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mamchenko scores with a hook to the body. Belport takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belport throws a lazy right hand but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Belport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mamchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belport is looking for the big counter here.
Belport lands with a hook. Mamchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belport misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belport has time to react.
Mamchenko shoots in but Belport avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Belport's guard.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Belport keeps moving.
Belport controlling the position.#T1#
Belport keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belport wants to control the position but Mamchenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mamchenko is thwarting Belport's attempts to control the position.
Belport is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Belport blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko not doing much here.
Mamchenko thows a huge punch but Belport dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Mamchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Belport is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamchenko throwing shots but Belport is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mamchenko stops Belport from getting back to his feet.
Belport is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Mamchenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belport sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Belport defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mamchenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belport sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Belport is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamchenko.
Belport regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Belport uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Belport!#REVB#
Belport trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belport can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belport can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belport.
Belport trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belport accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belport in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belport.
Belport throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belport throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamchenko is trying to keep Belport in close.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Belport throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for subs off his back but Belport has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mamchenko wants to control but Belport is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belport. #SUB#
Mamchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belport pulls his head out easily.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mamchenko throws a hook but Belport blocks it.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belport! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Belport avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Belport counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko 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. #TD#
Mamchenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belport sprawls well initially but Mamchenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Belport is pressing down on Mamchenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamchenko works over Belport with some ground and pound from guard.
Mamchenko trying to control but Belport is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamchenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Belport's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Belport is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Belport is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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. Mamchenko connects with a nice short shot to Belport's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mamchenko lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belport is controlling Mamchenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belport regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Belport pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Belport is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belport lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mamchenko has his foot on Belport's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belport works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Mamchenko looking for a guillotine here but Belport defends easily.
Belport sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Mamchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belport.
Belport postures up in Mamchenko's guard and throws a big left but Mamchenko blocks it. #SUB#
Mamchenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belport is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko tries to bench press Belport off him but Belport keeps the position.
Belport cracks Mamchenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belport working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belport fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Belport is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko struggling a bit here.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Belport trying to control the position but Mamchenko is working away.
Mamchenko tries to buck Belport off but Belport is having none of it.
Mamchenko wants to control but Belport postures up.
Mamchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belport off and has taken his back!
Mamchenko tries to keep control of the position but Belport is staying busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belport is taking damage to the body and head.
Mamchenko is not going to allow Belport to sit and survive in this position.
Mamchenko doesn't have the hooks in and Belport manages to turn into his guard.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Belport throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko tests Belport's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Belport has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mamchenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Belport can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko is trying to drag Belport to the mat but Belport just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mamchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mamchenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mamchenko as Belport tries to tie him up.
Mamchenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belport pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belport gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Belport misses. #T1#
Mamchenko dips to his left and cracks Belport with an uppercut!
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belport.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Belport moved out of range.
Belport lands a jab to the head.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belport throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bitor Belport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Belport misses.
Mamchenko takes one on the button.
Mamchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belport throws out the jab.
Mamchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Belport sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Belport throws a nice looking combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belport sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belport misses with a looping left.
Belport slips under a jab.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belport counters with a right hand to the body.
Belport closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belport looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belport.
Mamchenko takes one on the button.
Belport uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belport on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Belport's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belport manages to avoid it.
Belport slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belport scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Belport keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Belport slips the punch.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Belport sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belport scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belport throws a hook but Mamchenko blocks it.
Mamchenko is looking to counter punch.
Mamchenko slips under a jab from Belport.
Belport thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Belport.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belport as he jumps to the side.
Mamchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belport circles away.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Belport.
Belport pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belport swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamchenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand.
Belport ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belport scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Mamchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bitor Belport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belport manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamchenko's best efforts.
Belport is doing well to control the position and prevent Mamchenko from advancing to side control.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belport keeps working.
Belport is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bitor Belport comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Llosa
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Klos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamchenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mamchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko keeping hold of Klos's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Klos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klos.
Klos is thwarting Mamchenko's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Klos is thwarting Mamchenko's attempts to control the position.
Mamchenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mamchenko controlling the position well.
Klos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position.
Mamchenko is looking to escape.
Mamchenko wants to control but Klos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Klos landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klos stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klos wanted to stand there but Mamchenko had control of the position.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Klos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Klos landing some decent shots from guard.
Mamchenko seems keen to control Klos's posture.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klos preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Klos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Klos controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko wants to stand but Klos is controlling the position.
Mamchenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mamchenko working a defensive guard here.
Klos trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mamchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klos was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Klos keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Klos fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Klos.#TD2#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klos's half guard.
Mamchenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cal Klos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamchenko connects with a nice short shot to Klos's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Klos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klos is holding on for now.
Mamchenko stalling away here and it's allowed Klos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Klos is keeping the position.
Mamchenko trying to control but Klos is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Klos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mamchenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klos preventing the sweep.
Klos scoring with some ground and pound.
Mamchenko controls Klos momentarily but Klos frees himself.
Mamchenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Klos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Klos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mamchenko tries to get to full guard but Klos has control of the leg.
Klos winds up and cracks Mamchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamchenko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Klos manages to pass to mount!
Klos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mamchenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Klos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mamchenko is in a horrible position here. Klos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position but Klos isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Mamchenko is squirming around, avoiding Klos's attempts to control the action.
Mamchenko taking shots to the head.
Mamchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Klos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mamchenko wants to hold on but Klos pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Klos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mamchenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mamchenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mamchenko trying to control but Klos postures up.
Klos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko tries to roll over but Klos keeps him under control.#T4#
Nice strikes from Klos there.
Mamchenko keeping control of the position.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
Klos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos controlling the action here.
Klos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Klos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Klos ducks under and follows up with a left that Klos also avoids with ease.
It looked like Klos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klos connects with a single shot there.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamchenko.
Klos jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Klos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamchenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mamchenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klos looks up at the clock and then as Mamchenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Klos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mamchenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
Mamchenko wants to sweep but Klos has passed to side control!
Klos is putting a hurting on Mamchenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mamchenko tries to bench press Klos off him but Klos keeps the position.
Klos working away.
Mamchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Klos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamchenko is trying to control Klos's posture but Klos avoids it.
Mamchenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Mamchenko is looking to reverse the position.
Mamchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Klos scoring with punches and elbows.
Mamchenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Klos connects with a decent elbow.
Klos gets to mount! Mamchenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Klos with the ground and pound from mount.
Klos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mamchenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mamchenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Klos in his half guard.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep. Klos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klos is keen to just control but Mamchenko is a slippery customer.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Klos in his half guard. #T3#
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. Klos connects with a nice short shot to Mamchenko's temple. #SUB#
Klos seems to be working for a kimura but Mamchenko defends the submission attempt.
Klos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamchenko tries to roll over but Klos keeps him under control.
Mamchenko pushes Klos off looking to stand but Klos dives back in and keeps control.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Klos is controlling well.
Mamchenko is not content to let Klos control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Klos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamchenko is in trouble now - Klos has advanced to mount!
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position but Klos isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamchenko wants to hold on but Klos pushes him away.
Klos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamchenko is looking to escape.
BOOM! Klos connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klos 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Mamchenko
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camara momentarily.
Camara connects with a body shot that sends Mamchenko's belly button to the back.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Camara.
Mamchenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Camara cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Mamchenko cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Mamchenko misses its intended target.
Camara takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Camara throws a body kick that misses.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camara pinned against the cage. Camara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mamchenko with a nice cross.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Camara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camara moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
A slow jab from Mamchenko misses its intended target.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Camara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Camara scores with a nice 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!
Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara pushes Mamchenko away with a front kick.
Camara lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamchenko off the cage and back into range.
Mamchenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mamchenko cracks Camara with an open hand slap.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camara ducks right into an uppercut from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Camara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
Camara pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamchenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Camara tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mamchenko. #T3#
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamchenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Mamchenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Camara. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara throws a sloppy body shot
and Mamchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camara scores with a body shot.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamchenko to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamchenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Camara throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
Mamchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camara.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Camara tries to counter by clinching up but Mamchenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Mamchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Camara slips under a jab.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mamchenko moves forwards but Camara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camara throws a low kick but Mamchenko moves out of range easily.
Camara avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Camara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
Camara with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Camara's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mamchenko won't allow Camara to get back to his feet. #ES#
Camara has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mamchenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Camara manages to get underhooks.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.#T1#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Camara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Nice elbow from Camara.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Camara keeps control of Mamchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Mamchenko avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards. #T2#
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Mamchenko.
Camara lands an elbow that stopped Mamchenko in his tracks for a moment.
Mamchenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Camara staying out of range there.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mamchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Camara's head.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara misses with a head kick.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.
Camara cracks Mamchenko with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara is looking to slow Mamchenko down with leg kicks.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Camara defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamchenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Camara tenderised Mamchenko's leg. Mamchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camara wants it to stay on the feet.
Mamchenko thuds a left hand into Camara's body.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?#T4#
Camara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Mamchenko misses.
Camara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko drops his hands momentarily and Camara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camara tries to land a front kick but Mamchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. Mamchenko should have avoided that one.
Camara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mamchenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Camara slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Camara's head.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mamchenko just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Camara forces Mamchenko back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that second 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.#R3#
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamchenko.#CL#
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Mamchenko in a clinch.
Mamchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamchenko goes for a takedown attempt but Camara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Camara throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mamchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camara's guard.#ES#
Camara has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mamchenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Mamchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Camara staying out of range there.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.#T1#
Nice body punch from Camara.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Camara circles away easily
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Camara catches Mamchenko right on the button with a cross.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamchenko dips to his left and cracks Camara with an uppercut!
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko scores with a jab.#T2#
Mamchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
Camara throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Camara scoring well with a low kick there.
Camara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamchenko needs to keep his hands up - Camara had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamchenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara lands a head kick. Mamchenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Mamchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Camara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.#T3#
Mamchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Camara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Camara tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
Mamchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut.
Mamchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Mamchenko blocks the elbow strike.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamchenko.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara is pressed up against the cage. Mamchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camara down to the mat. Camara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Camara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camara.
Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamchenko momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko walks into a jab.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by Mamchenko and move into the clinch.
Camara lands a head kick. Mamchenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mamchenko has a takedown stuffed.
As Mamchenko backs away, Camara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Camara throws a sloppy body shot
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara blocks a jab.
Mamchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamchenko lands an overhand right.
Mamchenko cracks Camara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Mamchenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camara doesn't seem phased though.
Camara digs a good hook to Mamchenko's body.
Camara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Camara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamchenko. Mamchenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camara connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Camara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Camara lands.
Camara jabs Mamchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Camara gets a clinch.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
A short left from Camara.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamchenko.
Camara gets underhooks to prevent Mamchenko's takedown attempt.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Camara misses with an elbow strike.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko tries to circle away but Camara has him pinned against the cage.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Mamchenko.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamchenko controls his hands.
Mamchenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Camara lunges at Mamchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamchenko's hand. #T3#
Camara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camara throws a low kick but Mamchenko moves out of range easily.
Camara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Camara throws a nice head kick!
Camara misses the body punch
and Mamchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt.
Mamchenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Camara scores with a jab. Mamchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara scores with a body shot.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mamchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Mamchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Mamchenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Camara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Mamchenko catches Camara right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Mamchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara had his way with Evgenii Mamchenko in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Camara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camara defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Camara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but Camara shows good takedown defense.
Camara throws a head kick that half lands.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamchenko somewhat.
Mamchenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Camara.
Camara scores with a head kick. Mamchenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Camara tries to land a body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Mamchenko there.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
Camara scores with the left hand. Mamchenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
You can see that Mamchenko has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamchenko misses with a hook
enabling Camara to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Camara drives through and clinches with Mamchenko against the cage.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Mamchenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Camara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
Mamchenko wants to break free but Camara has control.
Mamchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camara gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Camara.
Mamchenko is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Mamchenko jumps guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibrahim Camara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Camara gets to his feet - Mamchenko follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Camara clinches.
Mamchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camara 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ibrahim Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Burduada No Cranio moved out of range nicely.
Burduada No Cranio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a head kick.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a kick to the temple. Mamchenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burduada No Cranio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mamchenko back to the cage. Burduada No Cranio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burduada No Cranio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Burduada No Cranio.
Mamchenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mamchenko has hold of one of Burduada No Cranio's legs. Burduada No Cranio is fighting the takedown attempt but Mamchenko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mamchenko won't allow Burduada No Cranio to sweep him here. #ES2#
Burduada No Cranio pushes Mamchenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio tries to sprawl out of it but Mamchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko checks the leg kick.
Mamchenko throwing a counter right hand but Burduada No Cranio manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Burduada No Cranio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mamchenko working hard to break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio lands a shoulder strike.
Burduada No Cranio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards. #BC#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burduada No Cranio tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamchenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Burduada No Cranio instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mamchenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Burduada No Cranio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Mamchenko works the jab nicely.
Burduada No Cranio throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Burduada No Cranio moves into range and clinches up with Mamchenko.
I was talking to Mamchenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mamchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burduada No Cranio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mamchenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burduada No Cranio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burduada No Cranio tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a head kick.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
and Burduada No Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Mamchenko feints and as Burduada No Cranio raises his hands in defense, Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Burduada No Cranio pushes Mamchenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Burduada No Cranio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Mamchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Burduada No Cranio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Mamchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch up.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a jab.
Burduada No Cranio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burduada No Cranio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Burduada No Cranio is rocked!
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Burduada No Cranio is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamchenko finish him?#T4#
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Burduada No Cranio out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Mamchenko backing up. Mamchenko nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Mamchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Mamchenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez is controlling Mamchenko's posture.#T1#
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Mamchenko advances position into side control!
Mamchenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Mamchenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mamchenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Mamchenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away. #T3#
Mamchenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Mamchenko controlling the position. #SUB#
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mamchenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mamchenko is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alvarez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Mamchenko avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mamchenko looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamchenko lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mamchenko scores with a counter punch that sends Alvarez to the canvas! Mamchenko smells blood - he's punishing Alvarez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Alvarez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
After the big win, Evgenii Mamchenko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Heavy Metal Drugs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Dee vs Slater
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Colucci slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the head.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand #TD#
so Colucci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Colucci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving. #SUB#
Colucci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mamchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mamchenko has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Colucci managing to control the position. #T1#
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but Colucci won't let him.
Colucci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVR#
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colucci passes Mamchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mamchenko tries to kick Colucci off but Colucci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colucci.
Mamchenko is trying to stand back up but Colucci is controlling him
Colucci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci. #T2#
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colucci with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colucci has a closed guard, preventing Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Mamchenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab from Mamchenko.#CUT2#It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.#CL#
Colucci rushes Mamchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko has had enough of the clinch but Colucci keeps him there for the moment.
Colucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Mamchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colucci has Mamchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Mamchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Mamchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colucci looking for a takedown.
Colucci wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamchenko circles away.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt.
Colucci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko works Colucci's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Mamchenko scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mamchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Colucci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colucci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Colucci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamchenko sprawls well initially but Colucci persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Colucci is working for a kimura but Mamchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko has hold of Colucci's hands but Colucci slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from getting back to his feet.
Colucci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
Colucci has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colucci.
Colucci lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Colucci is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Colucci has Mamchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Mamchenko wants to get up but he can't break Colucci's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but instead Colucci has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mamchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colucci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colucci throwing strikes but missing.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colucci stands up over Mamchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colucci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mamchenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colucci's guard.
Mamchenko passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Colucci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Colucci manages to get to full guard.
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 Michel Colucci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mamchenko cracks Colucci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colucci slips under a jab.
Colucci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamchenko cracks Colucci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamchenko lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Nice cross by Mamchenko.
Colucci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a shot from downtown. Colucci moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Colucci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamchenko's half guard.#T1#
Mamchenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colucci with the ground and pound but Mamchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mamchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colucci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Colucci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mamchenko is trying to stand back up but Colucci is controlling him
Colucci thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Colucci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamchenko's head.
Mamchenko tries to kick Colucci off but Colucci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colucci.
Colucci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colucci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Colucci working Mamchenko over with strikes.
Colucci prevents Mamchenko from standing back up.
Colucci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Colucci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from getting back to his feet.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci.
Colucci prevents Mamchenko from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colucci goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.#TD#
Mamchenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Mamchenko has his feet on Colucci's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mamchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colucci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamchenko 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evgenii Mamchenko made sure he mentioned Heavy Metal Drugs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CACC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 6
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Mamchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiremu lands a jab.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Wiremu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Wiremu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Mamchenko circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Wiremu didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiremu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mamchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamchenko works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Wiremu trying to control here. #SUB2#
Mamchenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Wiremu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Wiremu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wiremu has hold of Mamchenko's hands but Mamchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamchenko lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wiremu as he works his way to full guard.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamchenko on the ground.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiremu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Mamchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wiremu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wiremu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wiremu! #REVR#
Mamchenko is trying to control Wiremu's posture but Wiremu avoids it. #SUB#
Wiremu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wiremu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamchenko is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wiremu tries to score with some ground and pound. Mamchenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamchenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wiremu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Wiremu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wiremu working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes.
Mamchenko gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Wiremu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wiremu wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiremu is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mamchenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Wiremu slips a jab from Mamchenko.
A little feinted left hand from Wiremu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiremu throws a head kick that Mamchenko semi-blocks.
Wiremu throws a head kick that half lands.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wiremu defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Wiremu into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiremu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Wiremu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wiremu.
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Wiremu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiremu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Wiremu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamchenko's sensitive parts.
Wiremu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wiremu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamchenko's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko scores with a hook.
Wiremu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Wiremu slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko. #T1#
Mamchenko connects with a body shot.
Wiremu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamchenko blocks a leg kick.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiremu throws a push kick but Mamchenko slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Mamchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiremu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiremu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Wiremu defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Mamchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wiremu wants to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wiremu is defending against the submission attempts here by Mamchenko.
Wiremu is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Nice strikes from Mamchenko there. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Wiremu is defending it quite comfortably.
Wiremu wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Wiremu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wiremu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wiremu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Wiremu postures up.
Wiremu stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
Wiremu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
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 Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko shoots for a takedown but Wiremu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu throws a leg kick but Mamchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Wiremu is out of range.
Wiremu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Wiremu finds it's target.
Mamchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Aloysius Wiremu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Mamchenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wiremu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamchenko needs to keep his hands up - Wiremu had a free shot at his head there.
Wiremu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamchenko's sensitive parts. #T1#
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wiremu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Wiremu throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Mamchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiremu scores with a nice strike.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wiremu lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Wiremu ducked under it nicely.
Wiremu is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Wiremu lands with a nice body punch.
Mamchenko lands with a straight right. Wiremu didn't see that one coming.
Wiremu scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Wiremu stuffs the takedown.
Wiremu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown into Wiremu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiremu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Wiremu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Wiremu!#REVR#
Mamchenko controls Wiremu momentarily but Wiremu frees himself.
Wiremu stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.#T3#
Mamchenko is trying to keep Wiremu in close.
Mamchenko pulls Wiremu in close to his closed guard and prevents Wiremu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wiremu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamchenko pulls Wiremu in close to prevent any damage.
Wiremu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Wiremu wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiremu.
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Wiremu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wiremu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wiremu lands with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Wiremu.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 5
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fiaschi enables Mamchenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fiaschi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mamchenko cracks Fiaschi with a solid left hand.
Fiaschi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiaschi wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mamchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Fiaschi is rocked!
Mamchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Fiaschi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko gets to his feet and stands over Fiaschi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fiaschi felt that one! Mamchenko unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fiaschi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko gave a mention to Heavy Metal Drugs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 4
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Lopette tries to score with a low kick but Mamchenko moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopette 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 Mamchenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mamchenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Lopette.
Mamchenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Bornas Lopette has been cut.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Lopette.
Lopette throws a hook but Mamchenko blocks it.
Mamchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bornas Lopette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko cracks Lopette with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopette misses with a head kick. #TD#
Mamchenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopette's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko passes Lopette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lopette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mamchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Lopette wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Lopette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Mamchenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lopette!
Mamchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mamchenko punching from mount but Lopette doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mamchenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes.
Mamchenko unloading with bombs!
Mamchenko drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lopette! More shots from Mamchenko and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko very nearly forgot to thank Heavy Metal Drugs 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, Bornas Lopette stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.

Event: AEW 33
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
Laoka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laoka throws out a powerful jab.
Mamchenko swinging wildly here.
Laoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laoka's waist but Laoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side. #CL#
Laoka closes the distance and pushes Mamchenko back into the cage.#TD2#
Mamchenko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mamchenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Laoka is working away. #T1#
Laoka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laoka keeps working.
Mamchenko working the ground and pound but Laoka is defending the strikes.
Mamchenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laoka is avoiding damage well.
Laoka dodges the ground and pound from Mamchenko.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laoka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Laoka is working from the bottom.
Laoka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mamchenko is controlling him well.
Mamchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mamchenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Laoka's head but Laoka avoids it well.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laoka to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laoka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mamchenko is controlling him well.
Laoka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mamchenko. #T3#
Mamchenko prevents Laoka from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Mamchenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laoka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mamchenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mamchenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laoka is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mamchenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mamchenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mamchenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laoka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mamchenko but great work by Laoka.#T4#
Mamchenko is looking to regain half guard here but Laoka keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Laoka decides to stand back up. Laoka steps back and let's Mamchenko get back to his feet.
Laoka tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab.
Mamchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laoka counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko looks winded!
Laoka lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laoka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laoka stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Laoka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Laoka looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Laoka swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Good work by Mamchenko as he checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Laoka scores with a four punch combination!
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Laoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Laoka counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laoka with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Laoka there.
Laoka swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Laoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katsu Laoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laoka defends it nicely.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko is breathing heavily.#T1#
Laoka cracks the inside of Mamchenko's front leg.
Laoka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Laoka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Laoka slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Laoka.
Mamchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laoka looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laoka stuffs the takedown.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laoka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Mamchenko moves forwards but Laoka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Laoka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamchenko doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Laoka.
Laoka throws a front kick that sends Mamchenko stumbling back into the cage.
Laoka lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Mamchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laoka slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laoka lands a jab to the nose.
Laoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Laoka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Laoka's head.
Laoka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Mamchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laoka is looking to slow Mamchenko down with leg kicks.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Laoka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laoka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamchenko momentarily.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laoka but Laoka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laoka scores with a nice strike.
Mamchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Laoka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laoka.
Laoka thows a body kick. Mamchenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Laoka.
Laoka lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Mamchenko is rocked!
Laoka wants to clinch up but Mamchenko keeps it at a distance.
Laoka connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Laoka finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Laoka.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Mamchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mamchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Laoka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsu Laoka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laoka jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Laoka scores with a one two! Mamchenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laoka with a jab.
That kick from Laoka tenderised Mamchenko's leg. Mamchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laoka dips to his left and cracks Mamchenko with an uppercut!
Laoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laoka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Laoka throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Laoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
As Laoka backs off Mamchenko throws a huge counter combo but Laoka manages to avoid it all.
Laoka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Laoka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laoka scores with a jab. Mamchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Mamchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Mamchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Laoka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laoka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laoka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Laoka is looking to chop away at Mamchenko's legs. #T2#
Laoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Laoka.
Laoka slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka lands a jab to the nose.
Mamchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laoka pinned against the cage. Laoka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Laoka.
Laoka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamchenko's head backwards.
Laoka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laoka misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Laoka avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Laoka ducks under and follows up with a left that Laoka also avoids with ease.
Laoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Laoka.
Laoka stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Laoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mamchenko.
Nice shot by Laoka.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Laoka lands a jab.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Laoka sprawls well.
Nice cross by Laoka.#T4#
Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
A swing and a miss from Laoka.
Laoka tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Laoka misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Katsu Laoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko tests Laoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laoka misses with a body kick.
Mamchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamchenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Laoka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laoka, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Katsu Laoka!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Katsu Laoka!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Katsu Laoka!

Katsu Laoka wins by unanimous decision!
Katsu Laoka 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: AEW 29
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
Mamchenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Mamchenko breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Mamchenko shoots in.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Mamchenko.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mamchenko's ribs.
Johnson slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Mamchenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Mamchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mamchenko circles away.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mamchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamchenko is looking for the big counter here.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.#T4#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mamchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mamchenko's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamchenko thinking.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamchenko misses with a combination
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him.
Johnson controlling Mamchenko's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?#T1#
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Mamchenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson cracks Mamchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamchenko is controlling him.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Mamchenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamchenko is controlling him.
Johnson 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.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson looking to control.
Mamchenko stops Johnson from standing up.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.#TD2#
Mamchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Mamchenko crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Mamchenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mamchenko but great work by Johnson.#SU#
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Johnson lands a jab.#T1#
Mamchenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamchenko.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Mamchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Johnson sends Mamchenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Mamchenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mamchenko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Johnson rushes Mamchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Mamchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow. #BC2#
Mamchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson punishes Mamchenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mamchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamchenko throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #T3#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko stops Johnson from standing up.
Mamchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Mamchenko stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with the ground and pound.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Mamchenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson took some time post fight to say the following; 'My last fight Thank you all '.

Event: AEW 21
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
C K throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
C K slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
C K slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
C K 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.
C K tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
C K looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract C K.
C K throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab.
C K slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
C K lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in and bounces C K off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mamchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
C K wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
C K has Mamchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
C K 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#
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
C K is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K continues to stall.
Mamchenko tries to roll over but C K keeps him under control.#T2#
C K content to control rather than advance.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, C K seems content to control.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but C K is controlling well.
C K with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. C K is working away from the top position though.#T3#
C K slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamchenko moves into full guard.
C K slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but C K controlling him for the moment.
C K slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from C K.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
C K looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Mamchenko checks a leg kick.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
C K closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from C K.
C K dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
C K fails with an attempt to clinch.
C K looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
C K slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
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 Louis C K will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
C K tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from C K misses.
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
C K stuffs the takedown.
Mamchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from C K. #CL#
C K closes the distance and clinches.
C K tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
C K lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but C K manages to get underhooks.
Louis C K has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
Mamchenko goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
C K sizes up Mamchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko is breathing heavily.
C K darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. C K darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
C K punishes Mamchenko's body with a nice straight punch.
C K is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamchenko walks into a left hand.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
C K avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by C K.
Mamchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamchenko connects with the punch.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
C K looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but C K uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
C K connects with a body shot that sends Mamchenko's belly button to the back.
C K smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
C K feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mamchenko sprawling to the canvas! Mamchenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can C K finish him?! #ROC#
Mamchenko is rocked!
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can C K finish him?
C K lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mamchenko - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for C K!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louis C K!
Louis C K bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AEW 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson keeps control of Mamchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamchenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Mamchenko is controlling the position.
Mamchenko is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamchenko somewhat.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Mamchenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamchenko's head.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side. #T1#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mamchenko tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Johnson looks to clinch #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Mamchenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Mamchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Never TaP^ Best sparring in Town that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamchenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort. #T3##SUB2#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mamchenko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mamchenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mamchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Mamchenko scores with punches from side control.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Johnson has Mamchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgenii Mamchenko 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##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamchenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamchenko lands with an overhand left.
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!
Johnson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mamchenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamchenko blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Mamchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson has Mamchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Mamchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Mamchenko blocking some punches.
Johnson taking a breather.
A short right from Mamchenko.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks from the clinch.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range. #T2#
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson scores with a jab. Mamchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson lands a jab.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Mamchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamchenko.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson looking to control. #T3#
Mamchenko postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Mamchenko pushes him off.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mamchenko showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamchenko prevents Johnson from standing back up. #ES#
Johnson pushes Mamchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Mamchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it. #TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mamchenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamchenko off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamchenko circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Mamchenko with a nice cross.#T1#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Mamchenko keeps it at a distance.
Mamchenko goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mamchenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson moves forwards but Mamchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Mamchenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamchenko lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Mamchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mamchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Mamchenko's head back. #TD2#
Mamchenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!#ES#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Mamchenko throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mamchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson clobbers Mamchenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko is having none of it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves away
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamchenko tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.

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 Anthony Johnson.
I think Mamchenko 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AEW 9
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Mamchenko cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Mamchenko lands the left hand.
Mamchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Mamchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Mamchenko connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve misses with a looping right.#T1#
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side.
Mamchenko misses with a jab to the body
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamchenko cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mamchenko with a body shot.
Mamchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Mamchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mamchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Steve throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
Mamchenko sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
Mamchenko shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mamchenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Mamchenko seems unphased.
Steve has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko is looking to counter punch.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Steve misses.
Mamchenko shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Steve misses.
Mark Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Steve. No joy for Mamchenko on that attempt.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mamchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamchenko's calf.
Mamchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko backing away here, and Steve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Steve cracks Mamchenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mamchenko to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mamchenko is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mamchenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steve on his heels. He'll look to pass Steve's guard now, I'm sure.
Mamchenko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mamchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steve is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mamchenko trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Steve uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Steve!#REVB#
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Mamchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Steve is proving a slippery customer.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.
Mamchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Steve is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mamchenko has his foot on Steve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steve works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mamchenko wants to control the position but Steve says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Steve is controlling well.
Mamchenko is trying to stand up here but Steve is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko has a hand on Steve's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steve takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mamchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Steve sizes up Mamchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Mamchenko misses
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mamchenko lands a body shot.
Steve leaves Mamchenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Mamchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Mamchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko lands a body shot.
Mamchenko walks into a left hand. #T2#
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Mamchenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve is pulling down on Mamchenko's head to control his posture.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Mamchenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamchenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steve keeping full guard, as Mamchenko tries to pass.
Steve managing to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Mamchenko leaves his chin hanging out and Steve seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mamchenko crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Steve!
Mark Steve is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Steve thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Metaxas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Metaxas lands a body shot.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Metaxas avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metaxas.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metaxas 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.
Metaxas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Danga de danga de dang - Metaxas scores with a four punch combination!
Mamchenko blocks a leg kick.
Metaxas catches Mamchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metaxas moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
A punch combination from Metaxas misses.
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!
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Metaxas's head but Metaxas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamchenko lands with an overhand left.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko lands with an overhand left.
Metaxas throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Metaxas misses with a hook.
Mamchenko works the jab nicely.#T1#
Metaxas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mamchenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Mamchenko won't allow Metaxas to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metaxas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Metaxas working a defensive guard here.
Metaxas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVB#
Metaxas looking to pass the guard.
Mamchenko is trying to keep Metaxas in close. #SUB#
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metaxas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metaxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
Metaxas trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metaxas with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamchenko 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#
Metaxas wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Metaxas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metaxas.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Metaxas working a defensive guard but Mamchenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metaxas keeps working. #T4#
Mamchenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Metaxas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Metaxas is looking to reverse the position.
Metaxas is not content to let Mamchenko control the position.
Metaxas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mamchenko.
Metaxas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Metaxas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamchenko drops an elbow to the side of Metaxas's head.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metaxas throws a solid leg kick but Mamchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Metaxas.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Metaxas.
Mamchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Metaxas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mamchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Metaxas's brow.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Metaxas working for submissions but it's allowed Mamchenko to get to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mamchenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mamchenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metaxas wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metaxas can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Metaxas is retaining full guard.
Metaxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko. #SUB2#
Metaxas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Metaxas has his foot on Mamchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Mamchenko trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mamchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metaxas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Evgenii Mamchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metaxas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.
Metaxas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Metaxas working a defensive guard here.
Mamchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Metaxas is looking for a triangle but Mamchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Mamchenko landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Metaxas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metaxas's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metaxas is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Metaxas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metaxas wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Metaxas stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Metaxas wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamchenko is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mamchenko won't allow Metaxas to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is working Metaxas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metaxas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metaxas misses with a straight left.
Metaxas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metaxas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamchenko somewhat.
Metaxas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metaxas as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Metaxas ducks down to avoid it.
Mamchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metaxas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxas moves away.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Metaxas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Metaxas duly obliges.
Metaxas's corner calls for a 1-2. Metaxas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metaxas misses with a body shot.
Atlas Metaxas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metaxas needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Metaxas avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko lands with a cross. #ROC#
Metaxas is rocked!
Metaxas misses with a hook.
Metaxas is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamchenko finish him?
Metaxas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metaxas's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas wants to slow Mamchenko down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Mamchenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Metaxas's guard.#ES2#
Metaxas wriggles free and stands up.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metaxas.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Metaxas counters with a head kick.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Metaxas avoids it well and moves away.
Metaxas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metaxas seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Metaxas.
Metaxas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metaxas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Metaxas throws the kick towards the body but Mamchenko avoids it.#TD#
Mamchenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Metaxas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mamchenko is in Metaxas's guard.
Metaxas keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamchenko with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Metaxas keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Metaxas working for a triangle but Mamchenko defends it easily.
Mamchenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metaxas wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamchenko stands up over Metaxas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metaxas looking for a sweep. Not yet Metaxas, not yet.
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Metaxas is keeping the position.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metaxas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Metaxas's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Atlas Metaxas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas'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.
#R4#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metaxas sprawls well. Metaxas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metaxas is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Metaxas circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mamchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Metaxas.
Metaxas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metaxas throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamchenko's calf.#TD#
Metaxas gets caught napping as Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown. Metaxas manages to retain guard.
Metaxas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamchenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Metaxas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Metaxas is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
Metaxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
Metaxas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Metaxas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Metaxas!#REVB#
Mamchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metaxas's guard. #REVR##T2#
Metaxas has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metaxas is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
Mamchenko cracks Metaxas with a solid left hand.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Metaxas can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Metaxas is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Mamchenko prevents Metaxas from improving his position.
Mamchenko wants to pass to mount but Metaxas is defending the position.
Mamchenko not doing much here.
Mamchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metaxas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Mamchenko there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metaxas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Mamchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamchenko won't allow Metaxas to sweep him here.
Metaxas looking to control.
Metaxas managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Metaxas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metaxas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko had his way with Atlas Metaxas in that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Metaxas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Mamchenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metaxas quickly recovers to half guard.
Mamchenko wants to control but Metaxas is keeping him busy.
Metaxas is trying to get back to full guard.
Metaxas wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas is pressing down on Mamchenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Metaxas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Metaxas postures up.
Metaxas looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metaxas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metaxas trying to move into half guard but instead Mamchenko has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Atlas Metaxas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metaxas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Metaxas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metaxas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Metaxas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Metaxas stands up over Mamchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metaxas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Metaxas drops back looking for a leg! Mamchenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamchenko manages to kick Metaxas off! Metaxas jumps back into Mamchenko's guard.
Metaxas stands and throws Mamchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metaxas's best efforts.
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metaxas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Metaxas is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Mamchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Metaxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but Metaxas isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atlas Metaxas.
I think Mamchenko 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Evgenii Mamchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 85 Andreev vs Gravas
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Tetsuo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Tetsuo clinches with his opponent.
Mamchenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tetsuo prevents it.
A short uppercut from Tetsuo.
Mamchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tetsuo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Mamchenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tetsuo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tetsuo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tetsuo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Mamchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Mamchenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tetsuo's guard.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Tetsuo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko won't allow Tetsuo to get back to his feet. #T1#
Mamchenko throws a strike but Tetsuo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tetsuo passes into half guard.
Mamchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tetsuo stands up over Mamchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamchenko is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Tetsuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tetsuo lands a couple of elbows.
Tetsuo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I've been told that Tetsuo has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Tetsuo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mamchenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tetsuo has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko is staying active underneath Tetsuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamchenko trying to control but Tetsuo postures up. #T3#
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard but Tetsuo has passed into side control.
Tetsuo working the head with strikes.
Mamchenko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tetsuo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tetsuo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mamchenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tetsuo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tetsuo lands a big elbow.
Mamchenko is in a horrible position here. Tetsuo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Tetsuo wants to control the pace but Mamchenko is squirming around nicely.
Tetsuo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tetsuo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mamchenko regains half guard.
Mamchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamchenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko is trying to hold Tetsuo in close to prevent damage but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Tetsuo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tetsuo throws the left hand but Mamchenko avoids the punch easily.
Tetsuo misses with a body kick.
Mamchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tetsuo sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Mamchenko misses its intended target.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Tetsuo counters with a left to the body.
Tetsuo throws a sloppy head kick and Mamchenko moves out of range easily.
Tetsuo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tetsuo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tetsuo moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tetsuo! But no joy.
Tetsuo connects with a looping right hand.
Tetsuo lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Tetsuo clinches with his opponent.
Tetsuo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tetsuo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko is trying to drag Tetsuo to the mat but Tetsuo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tetsuo cracks Mamchenko with a nice body shot.
Mamchenko blocking some punches. #T1#
Mamchenko is trying to stall.
Mamchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tetsuo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Tetsuo has a couple of punches blocked by Mamchenko.
Tetsuo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tetsuo.
Mamchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Tetsuo jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
Tetsuo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo lands with a right hand.
Tetsuo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Tetsuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jurgen Tetsuo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Tetsuo's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tetsuo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.#TD#
Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown into Tetsuo's guard.
Mamchenko won't allow Tetsuo to sweep him here.
Tetsuo is looking to stand up but Mamchenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo is pulling down on Mamchenko's head to control his posture. #T3#
Mamchenko stops Tetsuo from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tetsuo controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mamchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Tetsuo, which made it look bad.
That kick from Tetsuo tenderised Mamchenko's leg. Mamchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Tetsuo thuds his right hand into Mamchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tetsuo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamchenko's calf.
Mamchenko sizes up Tetsuo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Tetsuo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Tetsuo closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Tetsuo misses with the head strike.
Tetsuo misses with a punch to the body.
Tetsuo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tetsuo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Tetsuo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tetsuo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut.
Mamchenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tetsuo 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 Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tetsuo breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tetsuo. No joy for Mamchenko on that attempt.
Tetsuo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jurgen Tetsuo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tetsuo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tetsuo with a nice cross.
Mamchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamchenko.
Tetsuo feints a jab promting Mamchenko to slip. Tetsuo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mamchenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Tetsuo 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tetsuo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Mamchenko coming out on top.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Tetsuo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt.
Tetsuo scores with a hook.
Tetsuo scores with a jab to the head.
Jurgen Tetsuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetsuo scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Tetsuo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tetsuo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tetsuo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamchenko working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tetsuo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tetsuo breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Mamchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tetsuo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Tetsuo.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tetsuo lands with a straight right. Mamchenko didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Tetsuo finds it's way through Mamchenko's defenses.
Mamchenko throws a body punch but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Tetsuo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamchenko.
Tetsuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tetsuo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tetsuo scores with a decent looking hook.
Tetsuo lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetsuo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tetsuo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tetsuo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tetsuo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetsuo.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tetsuo defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Tetsuo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tetsuo looks to land a combination. Mamchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Mamchenko is rocked!
Tetsuo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tetsuo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tetsuo lands with a nice body punch.
Mamchenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Tetsuo.
Mamchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Tetsuo lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamchenko off the cage and back into range.
Tetsuo throws the kick towards the body but Mamchenko avoids it.
Mamchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tetsuo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Tetsuo lands with a cross.
Tetsuo throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Tetsuo lands a left and a right that sends Mamchenko crashing to the canvas! Tetsuo dives into mount looking to finish!
Tetsuo lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Mamchenko! Tetsuo sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Mamchenko and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jurgen Tetsuo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jurgen Tetsuo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 77 Com vs Wright
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Mamchenko 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.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Kansleri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamchenko.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansleri lands the left hand.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow Mamchenko down.
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri scores with a body shot.
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamchenko dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kansleri lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Kansleri's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri catches Mamchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.#T2#
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Kansleri connects with the punch.
Kansleri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansleri connects with a looping right hand.
Mamchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Kansleri.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Mamchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri 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.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Kansleri sprawls well.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Mamchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansleri throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamchenko is out of range.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Mamchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamchenko tries to avoid it.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansleri thumps Mamchenko with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
As Mamchenko looks to move away, Kansleri throws a big counter combo but Mamchenko just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Mamchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Kansleri pushes Mamchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but Kansleri shows good takedown defense.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Mamchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansleri.
And Mamchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mamchenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Kansleri cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Mamchenko blocks the low kick.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamchenko's head.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Mamchenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mamchenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansleri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there.
Kansleri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Kansleri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Kansleri looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Kansleri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko with the counter takedown but Kansleri avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mamchenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Kansleri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mamchenko is on him like a limpet, forcing Kansleri back against the cage.
Mamchenko lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Mamchenko pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko has a closed guard, preventing Kansleri from standing up.
Kansleri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kansleri stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko has a closed guard, preventing Kansleri from standing up. #T3##SU#
Kansleri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Mamchenko.#T4#
Kansleri cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mamchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mamchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Kansleri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mamchenko just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamchenko's head.#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko controlling the action here.
Kansleri has hold of Mamchenko's hands but Mamchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Mamchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamchenko down. #TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kansleri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kansleri is looking to stand back up but Mamchenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kansleri. #REVR#
Kansleri is trying to stand back up but Mamchenko is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mamchenko manages to mount him!
Mamchenko landing strikes from the mount.
Mamchenko trying to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Kansleri frees his head quite easily. #T1#
Mamchenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kansleri is looking to escape. #ES#
Kansleri bucks up and throws Mamchenko to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot.
Kansleri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kansleri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Kansleri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mamchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mamchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Mamchenko checks a leg kick.
Kansleri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
And Mamchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansleri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.#T3#
Kansleri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamchenko lands with a cross.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Kansleri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Kansleri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamchenko on 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!
Kansleri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamchenko checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Kansleri.
Kansleri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Kansleri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansleri also avoids with ease.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice shot that snaps Mamchenko's head back.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansleri misses with a low kick as Mamchenko jumps back.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kansleri, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Sanchez stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamchenko sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Mamchenko scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamchenko being controlled here momentarily.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.#TD2#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mamchenko trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Mamchenko is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is looking to control Mamchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Mamchenko is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount!
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Mamchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mamchenko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Mamchenko maintains control.
Mamchenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Mamchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes.
Mamchenko lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Sanchez is rocked!
Mamchenko breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Mamchenko! Sanchez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
An out of breath Evgenii Mamchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Mamchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston throws out a counter right but Mamchenko avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Winston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamchenko's half guard.
Mamchenko is staying active underneath Winston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mamchenko is trying to control but can't.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston lands with a punch from half guard.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winston is working away from the top position though.
Winston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamchenko has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamchenko tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Winston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Winston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winston is working away from the top position though.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mamchenko trying to control here.
Winston thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Winston not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko gets full guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Winston advances to half guard.
Winston working Mamchenko over with strikes.
Winston thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Mamchenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston postures up.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mamchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.#T4#
Winston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamchenko is keeping the position for now.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston preventing the sweep.
Winston trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko slips under a jab.
Mamchenko staying out of range there.
Mamchenko throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston misses with a body punch
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Mamchenko slips a nice elbow through Winston's hands, connecting with Winston's forehead.
Winston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winston has hold of Mamchenko's hands but Mamchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount!
Winston regains half guard.#SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winston defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Winston tries to roll over but Mamchenko keeps him under control.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Winston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamchenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamchenko's back!
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Winston manages to sink in the hooks.
Harry Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko tries to escape the position.
Mamchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Mamchenko breaks Winston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Mamchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mamchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Winston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mamchenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winston.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Winston to see if he's OK.
Winston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winston is pressing down on Mamchenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Mamchenko throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winston at a distance.
Mamchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston throws a hook but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston tries for a takedown but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Mamchenko's head back.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Mamchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamchenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1##TD#
Mamchenko gets a double leg takedown into Winston's guard.#SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily. #SUB2#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
Mamchenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Mamchenko defends it easily. #SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mamchenko stacks Winston 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 Mamchenko!
Mamchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Mamchenko working away.
Winston sneaks back into half guard.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
Mamchenko stalling away here and it's allowed Winston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winston trying to control the position.
Mamchenko is working Winston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mamchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC: Blood Night LV
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Donk. Legstrong catches Mamchenko right on the button with a cross.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Legstrong takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legstrong. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamchenko is looking to counter punch.
Mamchenko shoots in and drives through. Legstrong sprawls well.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Legstrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mamchenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Legstrong to the ground. Mamchenko is now in Legstrong's guard.
Legstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legstrong is pulling down on Mamchenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Mamchenko, at least for the moment.
Legstrong is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko won't allow Legstrong to sweep him here.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legstrong managing to control the position.
Legstrong working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Mamchenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mamchenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamchenko looking to pass the guard.
Mamchenko postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamchenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Legstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legstrong is pulling down on Mamchenko's head to control his posture.
Mamchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Legstrong pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legstrong wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Legstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Legstrong working for a triangle but Mamchenko defends it easily.
Legstrong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Legstrong's legs - danger averted.
Legstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legstrong looking to control. #T3#
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Legstrong.
Legstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mamchenko tries to roll over but Legstrong keeps him under control.
Mamchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Legstrong trying to control the action but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Legstrong works his way into side control.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
Legstrong wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping him busy.
Mamchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Legstrong slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Legstrong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mamchenko is looking to reverse the position.
Mamchenko prevents Legstrong from moving into mount.
Mamchenko is trying to escape the position but Legstrong is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legstrong is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Legstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Legstrong misses with a straight left.
Legstrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legstrong lands a body shot.
Legstrong takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mamchenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mamchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko connects with a right hand. Legstrong shakes it off.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Mamchenko misses its intended target.
Legstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legstrong manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mamchenko walks into a straight right hand from Legstrong.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. Legstrong saw that one coming.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legstrong scores with a hook to the body. Mamchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mamchenko throws a body punch but Legstrong moves out of range.
Mamchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Legstrong.
Legstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legstrong misses the jab.
Mamchenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legstrong takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko stuns Legstrong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legstrong throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Legstrong is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Legstrong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mamchenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legstrong seems keen to control Mamchenko's posture.
Legstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evgenii Mamchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legstrong seems keen to control Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Legstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Legstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legstrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Mamchenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko won't allow Legstrong to sweep him here.
Mamchenko postures up.
Mamchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legstrong is adopting a defensive guard.
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legstrong is keeping the position for now.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Legstrong keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamchenko cracks Legstrong with a solid left hand.
Legstrong is pulling down on Mamchenko's head to control his posture.
Legstrong is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamchenko feints a jab promting Legstrong to slip. Mamchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Legstrong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Legstrong misses the target.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot.
Legstrong throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Lance Legstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legstrong.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Legstrong.
Legstrong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but Legstrong shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Legstrong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legstrong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamchenko is looking to wear down Legstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Legstrong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Legstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legstrong throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko connects with a body shot.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamchenko works the jab nicely.
Legstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Legstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
Mamchenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mamchenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legstrong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.#T1#
Legstrong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamchenko lands a slapping body shot.
Mamchenko jabs at Legstrong's body.
A left lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Legstrong cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Legstrong throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legstrong thinking. #TD#
Mamchenko gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legstrong wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy. #T2#
Mamchenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mamchenko is keen to just control but Legstrong is a slippery customer.
Legstrong manages to get to full guard.
Legstrong working a defensive guard here.
Legstrong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mamchenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Legstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Legstrong wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Mamchenko misses with a head shot. Legstrong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Legstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Mamchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Mamchenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Legstrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Legstrong from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mamchenko holds on and takes a little breather.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
Our winner, Evgenii Mamchenko, 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: OFC 373: Montezuma vs Black
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spartan connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartan as he jumps to the side.
Spartan throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Spartan misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartan is looking to counter punch.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Spartan ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Spartan misses.
Mamchenko misses with a hook to the body
and Spartan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Spartan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan scores with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot that snaps Spartan's head back. #T1#
Spartan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
We've been hearing reports that Spartan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamchenko.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Spartan strikes.
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko slips the punch.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spartan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spartan lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Mamchenko dips to his left and cracks Spartan with an uppercut!
Mamchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Mamchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spartan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Spartan's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spartan is controlling Mamchenko's posture.#SUB#
Spartan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spartan has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Spartan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartan has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Mamchenko trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spartan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Spartan's legs - danger averted.
Mamchenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Mamchenko pushing down on Spartan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Mamchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Spartan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgenii Mamchenko 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#
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko 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.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan scores with a punch to the head.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko staying out of range there.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spartan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamchenko jabs Spartan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamchenko defends it nicely.
Spartan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mamchenko throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spartan throws the left hand but Mamchenko avoids the punch easily.
Spartan misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Mamchenko - just one landing.
Spartan staying out of range there.
Mamchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamchenko goes for a double leg but Spartan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spartan continues to drive forward.
Spartan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Furio Spartan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spartan shoots and misses
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Spartan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartan.
Mamchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spartan moves out of range of the strikes.
Spartan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Spartan misses
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Spartan is predictable there
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartan lands a head shot.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1-2. Spartan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
Spartan throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3##TD#
Spartan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mamchenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartan is in Mamchenko's guard.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Spartan postures up.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Spartan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamchenko keeps working.
Mamchenko struggling a bit here.
Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Mamchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spartan tries to pass to full mount but Mamchenko defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Furio Spartan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spartan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamchenko defends it nicely.
Spartan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Mamchenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Mamchenko avoids them all with ease.
Furio Spartan is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spartan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spartan misses with a hook
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spartan's head backwards.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamchenko lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spartan is trying to defend but Mamchenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Spartan is defending well.
Spartan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Mamchenko there.
Spartan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Spartan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Mamchenko passes Spartan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Spartan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spartan tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
Mamchenko lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Mamchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spartan is looking to improve his position.
Mamchenko not doing much here.
Mamchenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartan gets back to full guard.
Mamchenko trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamchenko 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamchenko tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Mamchenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Mamchenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Frost clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in full control for now.
Mamchenko is working the ground and pound. Can Frost escape?
Mamchenko is punishing Frost with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for the choke from the back position but Frost is controlling his hands well.
Mamchenko struggling to land strikes to the head as Frost covers up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko has the hooks in. Frost is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mamchenko lands a shot to the head.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Frost up.
Mamchenko is looking to control Frost but Frost is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in full control for now. #T2#
Mamchenko lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Mamchenko tightening his grip on Frost, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Frost is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #T3#
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamchenko's head backwards.
Frost lands with a nice combination. Mamchenko backs away looking to recover.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mamchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost is leaning against Mamchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Mamchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mamchenko gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch. #T4#
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Frost.
Mamchenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frost pushes Mamchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mamchenko tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
Frost's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frost lands a left hand. #BC#
Mamchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost misses with the combination.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Mamchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mamchenko's knee momentarily.
Frost misses with a combination
and Mamchenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mamchenko prevents Frost from standing back up. #SUB#
Mamchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Mamchenko eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Frost pushes Mamchenko off looking to stand but Mamchenko dives back in and keeps control.
Mamchenko is nestled in close to Frost, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frost is trying to stand up here but Mamchenko is controlling him well.
Mamchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Frost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Frost regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamchenko trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamchenko cracks Frost with a solid left hand.
Mamchenko won't allow Frost to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Mamchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamchenko throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Frost. #KD#
Mamchenko cracks Frost with an uppercut from hell and Frost crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Mamchenko's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Evgenii Mamchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mamchenko trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mamchenko slips nicely into half guard.
Mamchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost has hold of Mamchenko's hands but Mamchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamchenko moves into full mount! Frost won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost is trying to stall.
Mamchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamchenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt.
Mamchenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mamchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.#T1#
Frost throws a leg kick but Mamchenko moved away.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamchenko misses the target.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
Mamchenko misses with a straight right.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olaf Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Frost.
Mamchenko tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
A short right from Frost.
Mamchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Frost works on Mamchenko's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Frost.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost. #TD#
Mamchenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mamchenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mamchenko looking to control.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mamchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frost trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Frost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frost throws the kick towards the body but Mamchenko avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Mamchenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Frost looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frost 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
A victorious Olaf Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 358: Scorpion
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Mamchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kroblur thuds his right hand into Mamchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Kroblur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Kroblur misses with a hook.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko backing away here, and Kroblur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kroblur thumps Mamchenko with a low kick.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. Kroblur saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kroblur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Kroblur lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a double jab.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Kroblur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Mamchenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kroblur!
Kroblur takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mamchenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kroblur dodges the ground and pound from Mamchenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mamchenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Kroblur's head but Kroblur avoids it well.#T2##SUB#
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kroblur, who protects the arm well.
Kroblur is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kroblur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Mamchenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kroblur has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
An elbow from Mamchenko crashes against the mat.
Kroblur wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is dominant here and he's now got Kroblur's back!
Mamchenko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kroblur.
Mamchenko misses with a punch to the head.
Kroblur is trying to get back to his feet but Mamchenko has full control of the position and if anything, Kroblur has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kroblur tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mamchenko throws some wild stikes that Kroblur manages to avoid easily.
Mamchenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kroblur because Mamchenko loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko controlling his opponent.
Mamchenko is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Mamchenko unloads with some shots from mount but Kroblur bucks and avoids them well.
Mamchenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroblur squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kroblur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poor strikes thrown by Mamchenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kroblur trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kroblur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Mamchenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamchenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Kroblur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Mamchenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Kroblur wants to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko prevents Kroblur from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroblur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamchenko.
Mamchenko working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Kroblur is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko looks to land a strike but Kroblur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kroblur has wrist control.
Evgenii Mamchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamchenko prevents Kroblur from getting back to his feet.
Mamchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamchenko postures up in Kroblur's guard and throws a big left but Kroblur blocks it.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kroblur wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mamchenko manages to pass to side control.
Mamchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kroblur is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mamchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Kroblur is defending well.
Mamchenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kroblur keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Mamchenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kroblur scores with a nice head shot.
Mamchenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands with a hook. Kroblur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kroblur has time to react.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Mamchenko scores with a nice strike.
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!
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Mamchenko avoids them all with ease.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Kroblur avoids it well and moves away.
Kroblur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kroblur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kroblur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kroblur wants it to stay on the feet.
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kroblur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Kroblur blocks it.
It seemed like Kroblur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur connects with a high kick.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Kroblur slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Kroblur steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kroblur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kroblur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Kroblur misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kroblur scores with a three punch combo!
Mamchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kroblur.#TD2#
Mamchenko gets caught napping as Kroblur dives in and scores a takedown. Mamchenko manages to retain guard.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko wants to get back to his feet but Kroblur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for a guillotine here but Kroblur defends easily.
Mamchenko has momentary wrist control but Kroblur slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Kroblur avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kroblur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between Mamchenko's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kroblur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kroblur sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kroblur unleashes a big counter combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Kroblur, looking for a takedown. Mamchenko pushes Kroblur against the cage but Kroblur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Kroblur tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Kroblur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroblur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mamchenko defends well and Kroblur ends up having to push Mamchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kroblur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamchenko.
Matt Kroblur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC 356: Code Red
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Litt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Mamchenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mamchenko being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Mamchenko stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Litt throws up his legs and catches Mamchenko in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mamchenko tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Litt! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Louie Litt!
Louie Litt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 351: Andromeda
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Hawk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Mamchenko throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Hawk.
It seemed like Mamchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamchenko throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk is looking to counter the offense by Mamchenko and move into the clinch.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Mamchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamchenko defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Mamchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mamchenko tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mamchenko tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Mamchenko working hard to break the clinch.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamchenko.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action. #BC2#
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Mamchenko defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko shoots and misses #CL#
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Mamchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamchenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Mamchenko misses with a straight right.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamchenko is defended easily by Hawk.
As Mamchenko tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Mamchenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.#T3#
Hawk misses with a hook
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamchenko is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Mamchenko with a nice head shot there.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko won't allow Hawk to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Mamchenko drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Mamchenko off! Mamchenko jumps back into Hawk's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mamchenko working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Mamchenko won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
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 Thomas Hawk 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#
Mamchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Mamchenko saw it coming and moves away.
Mamchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk lands the left hand.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Mamchenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawk sprawls well. Hawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Mamchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko checks the leg kick.
Mamchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Mamchenko scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamchenko.#T2#
Mamchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko slips the punch.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Hawk defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Hawk jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Mamchenko throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hawk gets full guard.
Mamchenko stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there. #T4#
Mamchenko trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko landing with the ground and pound.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mamchenko passes into half guard.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Mamchenko tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawk. That's going to slow Mamchenko down.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.#T1#
Mamchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Hawk throws a hook but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk throws a right hand that Mamchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamchenko also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Mamchenko. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
Mamchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamchenko is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Mamchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawk cracks the inside of Mamchenko's front leg. #TD2#
Mamchenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVR##T3#
Mamchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.
Hawk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamchenko is retaining full guard.
Mamchenko is trying to keep Hawk in close.
Mamchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamchenko has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mamchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mamchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Hawk looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Hawk.
I think Hawk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Danneskjöld. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danneskjöld.
Mamchenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danneskjöld throws a series of strikes that have Mamchenko backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected.
Danneskjöld throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danneskjöld throws a lazy body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko tries to move into range but Danneskjöld moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Mamchenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Danneskjöld to the ground. Mamchenko is now in Danneskjöld's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Danneskjöld's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.
Mamchenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Danneskjöld wants to sweep but no luck.
Danneskjöld has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danneskjöld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danneskjöld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVR#
Danneskjöld content to stall in guard here.
Danneskjöld preventing the sweep. #T1#
Danneskjöld cracks Mamchenko with a solid left hand.
Mamchenko managing to control the position.
Danneskjöld seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Danneskjöld wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Danneskjöld controlling him for the moment.
Danneskjöld pushes down on Mamchenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danneskjöld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Danneskjöld from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but Mamchenko is keeping the position.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danneskjöld is one step ahead there.
Danneskjöld wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Mamchenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Danneskjöld postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Danneskjöld advances position into side control!
Danneskjöld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mamchenko wants to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danneskjöld working away.
Danneskjöld tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mamchenko's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mamchenko stops Danneskjöld from passing to mount.
Danneskjöld trying to control the action but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mamchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danneskjöld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamchenko keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko regains half guard.
Danneskjöld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danneskjöld looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Danneskjöld is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskjöld throws a strike but Mamchenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Danneskjöld stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Danneskjöld drops back looking for a leg! Mamchenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamchenko manages to kick Danneskjöld off! Danneskjöld jumps back into Mamchenko's guard.
Danneskjöld passes Mamchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Danneskjöld tries to score with a low kick but Mamchenko moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Danneskjöld takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mamchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Danneskjöld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Danneskjöld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mamchenko distracts Danneskjöld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Danneskjöld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVR#
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mamchenko keeping full guard, as Danneskjöld tries to pass.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnar Danneskjöld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danneskjöld is working Mamchenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danneskjöld tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamchenko is retaining full guard.
Danneskjöld won't allow Mamchenko to sweep him here.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB2#
Danneskjöld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danneskjöld has managed to get both his arms back between Mamchenko's legs - danger averted.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danneskjöld's guard. #REVB#
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Danneskjöld is retaining full guard.
Danneskjöld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Danneskjöld wants to hit a switch here but Mamchenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danneskjöld there!
Mamchenko scoring with strikes but Danneskjöld is staying in there. #T3#
Danneskjöld is working to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danneskjöld is looking to escape.
Danneskjöld tries to hold on but Mamchenko pushes him away.
Danneskjöld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danneskjöld takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mamchenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Danneskjöld is rocked!
Danneskjöld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamchenko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Danneskjöld is out cold - huge knockout for Mamchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
In his post fight interview, Evgenii Mamchenko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ragnar Danneskjöld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.

Event: OFC 344: Palmer vs Jones
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Mamchenko dips to his left and cracks Bateman with an uppercut!#TD2#
Bateman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bateman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bateman trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Bateman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko controlling Bateman's posture.
Mamchenko wants to control but Bateman passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but Mamchenko defending well.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamchenko is controlling Bateman's trapped leg to prevent Bateman from advancing to side control.
Mamchenko trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
Bateman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bateman scores with a punch to the head.
Bateman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman cracks Mamchenko with a good jab.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Bateman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mamchenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Bateman postures up. #T3#
Mamchenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bateman lands a nice shot that snaps Mamchenko's head back. #T4#
Mamchenko connects with a body shot that sends Bateman's belly button to the back.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Bateman feints the counter takedown.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Bateman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamchenko with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko lands a slapping body shot.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mamchenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bateman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko lands the left hand.
Mamchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamchenko as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bateman.#TD#
Mamchenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bateman sneaks back into half guard.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bateman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamchenko lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Mamchenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamchenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mamchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bateman wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bateman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bateman is trying to control but can't.
Mamchenko trying to control from half guard but Bateman is working away.
Bateman gets back to full guard.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bateman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamchenko off the cage and back into range.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Bateman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mamchenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamchenko trying to control the position. #T3#
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman is fighting to break Mamchenko's control of his arms but Mamchenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Mamchenko is keeping the position.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko is pulling down on Bateman's head. It's preventing any offense from Bateman, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bateman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Bateman with the counter takedown but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Bateman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamchenko.
Bateman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Mamchenko gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bateman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Bateman's head but Bateman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Bateman gets caught napping as Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown. Bateman manages to retain guard.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bateman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bateman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mamchenko trying to control but Bateman postures up.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamchenko is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman trying to control the action but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bateman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bateman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamchenko jabs Bateman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bateman shoots in and drives through. Mamchenko sprawls well.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##TD#
Mamchenko gets a double leg takedown into Bateman's guard.#ES2#
Bateman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mamchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bateman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mamchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bateman scores with a takedown into Mamchenko's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko has Bateman pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Mamchenko continues to stall.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko working a defensive guard here.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamchenko is keeping the position for now.
Bateman forces his way into half guard.
Mamchenko trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman 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: OFC 340: Lafayette vs Chiku II
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamchenko as he connects with a hook.
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamchenko misses with a straight right. #CL#
Wowie closes the distance and pushes Mamchenko back into the cage.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wowie keeps control of Mamchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamchenko lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Wowie.
Wowie missing with knees to the body.
Wowie landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wowie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mamchenko's brow.
Wowie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Mamchenko is blocking nicely.
Wowie scores with a knee to the head.
Mamchenko lands a right hand. #TD2#
Mamchenko pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Mamchenko looking for a guillotine here but Wowie defends easily. #T1#
Wowie wants to get up but he can't break Mamchenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mamchenko looking to control.
Wowie stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Wowie wanted to stand there but Mamchenko had control of the position.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Wowie controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Wowie postures up.
Wowie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamchenko's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wowie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Wowie has Mamchenko up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mamchenko gets tackled into the cage by Wowie. Wowie maintains the clinch.
Mamchenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Wowie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Mamchenko is blocking nicely.
Wowie misses with a knee strike.
Mamchenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mamchenko tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Mamchenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mamchenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mamchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but Mamchenko blocks with his arms.
Wowie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamchenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Mamchenko blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Mamchenko is trying to push Wowie away but Wowie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Wowie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mamchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mamchenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mamchenko working hard to break the clinch.
Wowie prevents the takedown attempt.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
The referee calls for Wowie to work.
Mamchenko is trying to drag Wowie to the mat but Wowie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wowie landing knees to the head.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mamchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wowie is pressed up against the cage. Mamchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wowie down to the mat. Wowie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wowie catches Mamchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wowie blocks a jab.#T4#
Mamchenko throws a hook but Wowie avoids it easily.
Mamchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Wowie is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wowie on the side of the head.
Mamchenko avoids the head kick by Wowie.
A little jabbing left from Mamchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wowie.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Wowie.
Wowie throws a series of punches but Mamchenko moves 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!
Wowie ducks right into an uppercut from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot.
Wowie tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wowie tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wowie slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Wowie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wowie avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wowie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamchenko's calf.
Wowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wowie tries to clinch up.
Mamchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko sizes up Wowie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wowie takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
It looked like Wowie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mamchenko dodges the punch combination from Wowie.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Wowie counters with a low kick, right behind Mamchenko 's knee.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wowie.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Wowie moves out of range.
Wowie fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Wowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wowie - that will leave a mark!
Wowie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Wowie.
Mamchenko digs a good hook to Wowie's body.
Wowie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Wowie's shoulder, as Wowie tries to avoid the shot.
Wowie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Wowie wants to clinch.
Wowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Wowie.
Wowie moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses.
Wowie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wowie misses with a low kick.
Wowie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wowie misses with the body kick
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Wowie counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Wowie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Wowie rushes Mamchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Wowie.
Wowie looking to slow down the pace here.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wowie.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Mamchenko blocks it.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Wowie moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
Wowie scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Wowie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mamchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Wowie, looking for a takedown. Mamchenko pushes Wowie against the cage but Wowie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wowie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mamchenko checks a leg kick.
Mamchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Wowie counters with a low kick, right behind Mamchenko 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie misses with the combination.
Mamchenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mamchenko counters with a left to the body.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko scores with a hook to the body. Wowie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mamchenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wowie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamchenko lands with a right hand.
Mamchenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wowie as he jumps to the side.
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 Maui Wowie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
Mamchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wowie tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wowie wants to clinch.
Wowie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mamchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Wowie, which made it look bad.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wowie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Wowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Wowie looks to clinch
and Mamchenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamchenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wowie moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Wowie tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses. #TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko prevents Wowie from standing back up. #ES#
Wowie kicks Mamchenko off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie tries to clinch up.
Wowie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamchenko's head.#CL#
Mamchenko tries to keep at a distance but Wowie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mamchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Wowie.
Maui Wowie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wowie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mamchenko is trying to force a seperation but Wowie has the dominant position.
Wowie throws an elbow but it misses.
Wowie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mamchenko tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Mamchenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Wowie won't allow it.
Mamchenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Mamchenko blocks it.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mamchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wowie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wowie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mamchenko blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks from the clinch.
Mamchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wowie in his tracks.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Mamchenko circles away.
Wowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Wowie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko dips to his left and cracks Wowie with an uppercut!
Mamchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wowie is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it. #T4#
Wowie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wowie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Wowie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mamchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.#CL#
Wowie gets a clinch.
Mamchenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Wowie won't allow it.
Wowie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mamchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mamchenko misses with the head strike.
Maui Wowie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamchenko lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Wowie counters with a good low kick that Mamchenko was not able to check.

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 Maui Wowie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wowie, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC 336: Bright
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Mamchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamchenko throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.#TD#
Mamchenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mamchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Mamchenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Mamchenko looks up at the clock and then as Wilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mamchenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamchenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wilson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamchenko in particular looking to stall.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamchenko. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mamchenko moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that!
Mamchenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Mamchenko thowing shots but they're missing.
Mamchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mamchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Mamchenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamchenko avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Mamchenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mamchenko controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamchenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mamchenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamchenko looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Mamchenko is really struggling to control Wilson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mamchenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wilson taking shots to the head.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mamchenko raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko 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#
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Mamchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Mamchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mamchenko but Mamchenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Mamchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Mamchenko's ribs.
Mamchenko blocks the body kick.
Mamchenko lands with a good body shot.
Wilson moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mamchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##TD#
Mamchenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mamchenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson looking to control.
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Mamchenko is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamchenko cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Wilson works Mamchenko's body with a nice hook.
Wilson stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamchenko checks a low kick from Wilson.#TD#
Mamchenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamchenko stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Mamchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Mamchenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mamchenko passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamchenko controlling the action here.
Wilson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount!
Mamchenko content just to control the position here.
Mamchenko trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Mamchenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Mamchenko getting side control.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamchenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mamchenko lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson is controlling Mamchenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson pushes Mamchenko off looking to stand but Mamchenko dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Mamchenko is taking a breather. Wilson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mamchenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Wilson catches Mamchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Mamchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Wilson. #T2#
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Wilson sizes up Mamchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Mamchenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mamchenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilson for as long as he can get away with.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Mamchenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson jabs Mamchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Mamchenko. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson connects with a jab.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slade Wilson.
I think Mamchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Slade Wilson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent. He was the better man tonight. Still, I think if I had another go at it I would beat him. Let's run it back.'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVII
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Mamchenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reyes momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes is looking for the big counter here.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Reyes.
Reyes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Reyes connects with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Reyes throws out a counter right but Mamchenko avoids it with no problem.
Mamchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamchenko.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Reyes. That snapped Mamchenko's head back.
Nice body kick from Reyes.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Reyes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mamchenko's knee momentarily.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamchenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reyes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice uppercut there from Reyes.
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 Mamchenko misses its intended target.
Reyes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mamchenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reyes moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.#T2#
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reyes throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Reyes digs a good body shot into Mamchenko's ribs.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes throws a hook but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Reyes finds it's target.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyes! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Reyes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamchenko lands with a right hand.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes looks to throw a body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Reyes. #T3#
Reyes wants to clinch.
Reyes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ada Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Mamchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Mamchenko scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyes! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Reyes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamchenko lands with a straight right. Reyes didn't see that one coming.
Reyes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reyes duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reyes, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reyess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ada Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ada Reyes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Mamchenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes punishes Mamchenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reyes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Reyes lands a jab.
A solid body kick from Reyes.
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reyes misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Reyes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Reyes throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reyes.
Ada Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reyes looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes lands the left hand.#T2#
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Reyes scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Reyes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mamchenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko walks into a straight right hand from Reyes.
Nice shot by Reyes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reyes.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.#TD#
Mamchenko scores with a takedown into Reyes's guard.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reyes wants to stand but Mamchenko is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Mamchenko is keeping the position.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reyes tries to stand but Mamchenko is controlling from the bottom.
Mamchenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving. #SU2#
Reyes stands and steps away. Mamchenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Reyes pushes Mamchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes lands a body punch.
Reyes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Reyes has Mamchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Mamchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mamchenko misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ada Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ada Reyes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reyes takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with an inside leg kick.
Reyes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected.
Reyes throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Reyes throws an off balance right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mamchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reyes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Reyes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reyes has knocked Mamchenko down with a huge combo! Reyes steps away and waves a wobbly Mamchenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Mamchenko is rocked!
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Mamchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamchenko stalks Reyes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reyes's face. Reyes staggers backwards, shaken.
Reyes scores with a body shot.
Reyes with a nice cross.
Mamchenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ada Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
Mamchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reyes. Reyes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. Mamchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reyes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reyes cracks Mamchenko with an open hand slap.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Reyes throws a leg kick which misses Mamchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamchenko tries to avoid it.
Reyes throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Reyes tenderised Mamchenko's leg. Mamchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reyes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Reyes.
Mamchenko tries to move into range but Reyes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reyes slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Reyes cracks a nice hook into Mamchenko's ribs.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reyes is looking to score with low kicks.
Reyes throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
A little jabbing left from Reyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mamchenko's sensitive parts.
Mamchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ada Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ada Reyes!

Event: OFC 330: Hawk vs Denis II
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Huia.
Huia jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
Mamchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huia.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Huia slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Huia misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huia, as that shot connected.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Huia moves out of range.
Huia tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia swinging wildly here. #T1#
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Huia.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Huia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Huia off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Huia misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Huia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huia on the side of the head.
Mamchenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huia momentarily.
Mamchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huia looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Huia.
Huia lands with a right hand.
Mamchenko scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Huia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mamchenko quickly recovers to half guard.
Mamchenko is looking to control Huia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamchenko avoid being mounted?
Huia stalling away here and it's allowed Mamchenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mamchenko keeping full guard, as Huia tries to pass.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Huia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Mamchenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko distracts Huia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Huia pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Mamchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Huia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamchenko is aware though and is defending well.
Mamchenko content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mamchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgenii Mamchenko 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#
A jab from Mamchenko does it's job there.
Huia misses with a left hand
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko lands a jab to Huia's midsection.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamchenko. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mamchenko sprawls and moves away.
Huia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
enabling Huia to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huia misses with a hook.
Huia cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Mamchenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huia misses with an uppercut
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Huia looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Mamchenko 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.
Huia fails to land with a series of punches.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Huia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamchenko on the side of the head.
Huia scores with a nice strike.
Mamchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Huia.
Huia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia scores with a body shot.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Huia. #T2#
Huia misses with a looping right.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Huia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huia on the side of the head.
Huia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamchenko with a hook.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Mamchenko gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions off his back.
Huia is refusing to be controlled, as Mamchenko sits in half guard. #T3#
Mamchenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Huia gets full guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a triangle but Mamchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Mamchenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mamchenko trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Huia's brow.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Huia.
Mamchenko stays in close to Huia's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgenii Mamchenko 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#
Mamchenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Mamchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Huia is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huia's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mamchenko is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Huia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamchenko's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mamchenko! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Huia has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 88:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Aarnio moved out of range.
Aarnio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aarnio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamchenko sizes up Aarnio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jari Aarnio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aarnio throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
Aarnio looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Aarnio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aarnio takes one to the chin there.
Aarnio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Aarnio's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamchenko. Aarnio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamchenko scores with a nice strike.
Aarnio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aarnio needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aarnio throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Aarnio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aarnio throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Aarnio avoids the punch easily.
Aarnio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Aarnio sprawls well.
Aarnio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamchenko.#TD2#
Mamchenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamchenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamchenko thows a huge punch but Aarnio dodges it nicely.
Mamchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aarnio's head.
Aarnio is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aarnio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aarnio.
Mamchenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Aarnio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarnio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mamchenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Aarnio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamchenko defends it easily.#SUB#
Aarnio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mamchenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Aarnio being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamchenko stuns Aarnio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamchenko walks into a left hand.
Aarnio looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Mamchenko throws out a counter right but Aarnio avoids it with no problem.
Aarnio moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
Aarnio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Aarnio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aarnio throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Aarnio scores with a sloppy right hand. Mamchenko should have avoided that one.
Aarnio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Aarnio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aarnio.
Aarnio throws a head kick that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamchenko 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.
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!
Aarnio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aarnio throws a hook but Mamchenko blocks it.
Mamchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aarnio throws a body shot but no joy.
Aarnio cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Aarnio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aarnio looks for a takedown but Mamchenko sprawls well.
Aarnio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Aarnio misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aarnio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mamchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Aarnio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Aarnio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aarnio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aarnio circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Aarnio.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Aarnio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aarnio misses with a head kick.
Mamchenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Aarnio just misses with a punch to the body.
Aarnio scores with a nice head shot.
Aarnio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Aarnio counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko sizes up Aarnio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aarnio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Aarnio. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Aarnio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Aarnio looks for a takedown but Mamchenko sprawls well.
Aarnio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Aarnio moved out of range.
Aarnio throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Aarnio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Aarnio as Mamchenko shoots in.
Aarnio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aarnio scores with a sloppy right hand. Mamchenko should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Mamchenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aarnio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mamchenko is in Aarnio's guard.#SUB#
Aarnio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mamchenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aarnio.
The referee asks Mamchenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mamchenko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aarnio keeps working. #T2#
Mamchenko looking to control but instead Aarnio has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aarnio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamchenko prevents Aarnio from improving his position.
Mamchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aarnio gets full guard.
Mamchenko trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarnio is trying to keep Mamchenko in close. #T3#
Mamchenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Aarnio keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aarnio counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Aarnio.
Mamchenko scores with the left hand. Aarnio knows he should have avoided that one.
Aarnio throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aarnio. #T4#
Aarnio throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
No joy there for Aarnio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Aarnio.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Aarnio.
Aarnio just misses with a punch to the body.
Aarnio misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Aarnio ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Aarnio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aarnio moves forwards but Mamchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Aarnio scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamchenko. Aarnio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aarnio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aarnio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aarnio loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko 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 Jari Aarnio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aarnio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aarnio slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aarnio.
It seemed like Mamchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aarnio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
Aarnio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Mamchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aarnio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamchenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aarnio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aarnio lands the left hand.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Aarnio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Aarnio moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aarnio has time to react.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Aarnio moved out of range.
Aarnio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Aarnio connects with a right hand. Mamchenko shakes it off.
Aarnio lunges at Mamchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamchenko's hand.
Aarnio misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aarnio.
Aarnio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aarnio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aarnio throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamchenko cracks Aarnio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aarnio.
A jab from Mamchenko finds it's way through Aarnio's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko shoots for a takedown but Aarnio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aarnio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamchenko misses with a left hand
and Aarnio counters with a straight right hand.
Aarnio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko shoots and misses
and Aarnio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jari Aarnio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Aarnio throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Aarnio.
Aarnio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aarnio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jari Aarnio is winning the standup battle so far.
Aarnio lands with a cross.
Aarnio drops his hands momentarily and Mamchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aarnio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko jabs Aarnio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Mamchenko misses its intended target. #T3##TD#
Aarnio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aarnio thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Mamchenko is staying active underneath Aarnio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aarnio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aarnio is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aarnio is pressing down on Mamchenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mamchenko is holding on for now. #SUB#
Aarnio seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Aarnio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Aarnio tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamchenko is retaining full guard.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Aarnio postures up.
Aarnio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamchenko is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aarnio throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aarnio moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Aarnio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko tests Aarnio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.

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 Jari Aarnio.
I think Aarnio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Aarnio!
In his post fight interview, Jari Aarnio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UGD 80:Pulkkinen Vs Defoe
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Mason catches Mamchenko right on the button with a cross.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mamchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamchenko.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Mason.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason jabs Mamchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Mason throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mason thuds a left hand into Mamchenko's body.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason delivers a nice body kick.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mamchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mamchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the head.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Mamchenko seems unphased. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mamchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Mamchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mason clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mamchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action. #BC#
Mamchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Mamchenko misses. #CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses the body punch
and Mamchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamchenko digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mamchenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason lands a jab to Mamchenko's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Mason lands with a cross.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamchenko moves away.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mason. No joy for Mamchenko on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason throws a leg kick but Mamchenko moved away.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mason lands the left hand.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamchenko.
Mamchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamchenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason misses with the body kick
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mamchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A big left from Mason misses.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Mamchenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Mamchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamchenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mamchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Mamchenko's side.#T2#
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
Mamchenko needs to keep his hands up - Mason 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!
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
A left and a right from Mamchenko both land. Nice combination.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamchenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Mason lands a nice hook to Mamchenko's body. Mamchenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mamchenko walks into a left hand.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason clobbers Mamchenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Mamchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason jabs Mamchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Mamchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the head.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason tries to move into range but Mamchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Mamchenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
Mason lands a jab to Mamchenko's midsection.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko blocks the body kick.
Mamchenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamchenko scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Mason 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#
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Mamchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Mamchenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mamchenko looking to pass the guard.
Mamchenko won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamchenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mamchenko has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
Mason trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mason preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mamchenko has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamchenko is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamchenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamchenko avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mamchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason scores with a one two! Mamchenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Mamchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Mamchenko moves out of range easily.
Mamchenko is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Mason.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mamchenko.
Mason misses with a kick to the body
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason digs a good hook to Mamchenko's body.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Mason!

Event: HFC 115:Silva vs Handy
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nemkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Nemkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a lazy head kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamchenko avoids the head kick by Nemkov.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Nemkov slips the punch.
Nemkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamchenko.
Nemkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.#TD2#
Nemkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep. Nemkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamchenko gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamchenko is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Nemkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamchenko defends it easily.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but Nemkov won't let him. #SUB2#
Nemkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mamchenko has picked Nemkov up and slammed him! Nemkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Mamchenko manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Mamchenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Nemkov is defending well.
Mamchenko working away.
Nemkov is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nemkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nemkov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nemkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura but Nemkov is defending well. #SUB#
Mamchenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mamchenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
A lull in the action here as Mamchenko stalls from top position.
Nemkov struggling a bit here.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Nemkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nemkov gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Nemkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Mamchenko connects with a nice short shot to Nemkov's temple. #SUB2#
Nemkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nemkov looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko cracks Nemkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nemkov throws a hook but Mamchenko blocks it.
Nemkov scores with a nice right hand.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nemkov misses with a two punch combination.
Nemkov lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nemkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nemkov's posture but Nemkov avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nemkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Mamchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Nemkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamchenko, who protects the arm well.
Nemkov lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Nemkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mamchenko sneaks back into half guard.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemkov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nemkov prevents Mamchenko from improving his position.#SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Mamchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Nemkov postures up. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
Nemkov trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Nemkov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemkov shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nemkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Nemkov throws a wild body kick that Mamchenko sees coming a mile off.
Mamchenko avoids the head kick by Nemkov.
Mamchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamchenko feints a jab promting Nemkov to slip. Mamchenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nemkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab by Mamchenko.
Nemkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nemkov.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov tries to work over Mamchenko's front leg with a kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Nemkov lands with a good body shot.
Mamchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nemkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamchenko as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Nemkov looking to score a takedown here. Mamchenko is defending well but Nemkov drives through and ends up in Mamchenko's guard.#ES#
Mamchenko pushes Nemkov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Nemkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nemkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Nemkov lands with a hook. Mamchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Nemkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nemkov with the counter takedown but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Nemkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Nemkov is rocked!
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nemkov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Mamchenko doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nemkov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nemkov's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 113:Hopkins vs Sang Seok
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Ay One has been cut.
Ay One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One staying out of range there.
Mamchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and One connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that One avoids nicely.
One slips under a jab.
One throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
One scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
One scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko with a jab.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamchenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from One finds it's way round the side to connect with Mamchenko's head.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab.
One lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One. #T1#
One throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko throws a body punch but One moves out of range.
One throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamchenko misses with a straight right.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
One throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
One misses with a right hand
and Mamchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
One takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
One takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
One throws a big shot that misses.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One throws a right hand that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a left to the body. #T2#
One takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
One misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.
One walks into a jab.
Mamchenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from One misses.
Mamchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mamchenko takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from One.
One throws the left hand but Mamchenko avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamchenko. That snapped One's head back.
A left lands for One.
One loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko slips the punch.
One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamchenko cracks One with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
One is rocked!#T3#
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from One.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamchenko finish him?
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from One! But no joy.
One seems to have recovered his senses.
One misses with a looping right.
One misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but One avoids it well and moves away.
One has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with One's head.
Mamchenko misses with a straight right.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Mamchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
One missing with a left hand there. Mamchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Mamchenko shoots in and gets a takedown into One's guard.
Mamchenko being controlled here momentarily.
One keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Mamchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
One keeping full guard, as Mamchenko tries to pass.
Mamchenko postures up and lands a big shot to One's brow.
One trying to control the position.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamchenko controls the pace.
One wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamchenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ay One's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
One misses the jab.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but One avoids it well and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of One 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by One there.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from One.
Mamchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but One sprawls and moves away.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
One misses with a looping left.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko staying out of range there.
Mamchenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
One misses with a hook #TD#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
One keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully. #T1#
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko throwing strikes but missing.
One keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mamchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
One manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
One landing some decent shots from guard.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but One is one step ahead there.
One slips nicely into half guard.
One landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
One is looking to advance position but Mamchenko won't allow it.
One scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamchenko tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
Mamchenko regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
One scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but One postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamchenko is on top in guard. #REVR#
One has Mamchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Mamchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
One is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamchenko is stalling in the full guard.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mamchenko won't allow One to sweep him here.
One is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
One has Mamchenko pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
One looking to control.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Mamchenko is working One over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
One is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamchenko trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because One is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mamchenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko trying to control but One is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ay One'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#
A jab from One finds it's way through Mamchenko's defenses.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Mamchenko finds it's way through One's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. One darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
One misses with a looping left.
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt.
A jab from One does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mamchenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
One digs a good hook to Mamchenko's body.
One cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from One.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.#T1#
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
A combination from One does no damage.
One throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mamchenko takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from One misses
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
One drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Mamchenko drops his shoulder and cracks One with a huge uppercut! One goes down! Can Mamchenko finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment.
One is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mamchenko gets back to full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamchenko is on top in guard. #REVR#
One is controlling Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Mamchenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
One manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mamchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mamchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Mamchenko working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
One throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
One seems keen to control Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
One keeping full guard, as Mamchenko tries to pass.
Mamchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ay One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
One seems keen to control Mamchenko's posture.
One keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
One looking to control.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mamchenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
One bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ay One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamchenko 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 125
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Mamchenko moves forwards but Lecter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lecter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mamchenko slips under a jab from Lecter.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Lecter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Lecter misses with a hook.
Mamchenko looks to throw the jab but Lecter is out of range.
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lecter misses the target.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Mamchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lecter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lecter misses with a body 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!
Mamchenko lands a jab.
Mamchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko cracks a nice hook into Lecter's ribs.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Lecter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Mamchenko with a nice cross.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jab from Mamchenko.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a really nice looking cross but Lecter seems unphased.
Lecter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mamchenko thuds a left hand into Lecter's body.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamchenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lecter ducks right into an uppercut from Mamchenko.
Lecter moves forwards but Mamchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lecter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that Lecter avoids nicely.
Lecter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamchenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lecter scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lecter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lecter misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Mamchenko.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Lecter is quick to defend against it.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamchenko.
Lecter misses with a straight right. #T2##TD#
Mamchenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Lecter is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but Lecter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamchenko to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lecter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Lecter is defending well.
Lecter is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko throwing shots but Lecter is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Lecter is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lecter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lecter wants it to stay on the feet.
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Lecter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Mamchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Lecter misses with a looping right.
Mamchenko moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Mamchenko throwing a counter right hand but Lecter manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Lecter ducks down to avoid it.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamchenko scores with a nice strike.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Lecter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lecter jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter throws a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A jab from Lecter misses.
Mamchenko is looking to counter punch.
Lecter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lecter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamchenko slips under a jab.
Lecter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lecter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lecter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamchenko scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Mamchenko is rocked!
Lecter ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mamchenko shoots in but Lecter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mamchenko can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lecter and Mamchenko drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lecter.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 122
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Lecter misses with a combination
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Lecter throws a jab when Mamchenko was well out of range.
Lecter connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lecter.
Mamchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Lecter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Mamchenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lecter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Lecter looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB#
Mamchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lecter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lecter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lecter! #REVB#
Mamchenko is looking to reverse the position.
Mamchenko defending against the ground and pound.
Mamchenko tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lecter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamchenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Lecter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Lecter prevents Mamchenko from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lecter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mamchenko defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Lecter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lecter with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lecter drops back looking for a leg! Mamchenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamchenko manages to kick Lecter off! Lecter jumps back into Mamchenko's guard.
Lecter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mamchenko working for a triangle but Lecter defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lecter pushing down on Mamchenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Lecter is trying to work for a kimura but Mamchenko is defending well.
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lecter scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Mamchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Lecter trying to mount his opponent but Mamchenko defends it. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Lecter. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Lecter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamchenko keeps working. #SUB#
Mamchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Lecter wants to pass to mount but Mamchenko is defending the position.
Mamchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lecter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lecter trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko 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#
Lecter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lecter misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamchenko is defended easily by Lecter.
Lecter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lecter defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mamchenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lecter.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Lecter throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lecter misses with a straight right.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Lecter feints a jab promting Mamchenko to slip. Lecter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mamchenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
Lecter 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.
Lecter lands a body shot.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
Lecter misses with a wild combination.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lecter tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lecter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lecter throws a series of punches but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Lecter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko connects with a body shot.
Lecter staying out of range there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lecter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamchenko catches Lecter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Lecter avoids it easily.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
A big right from Mamchenko misses.
A little jabbing left from Lecter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lecter misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lecter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Mamchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Mamchenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lecter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lecter's back!
Mamchenko wants to control but Lecter is keeping busy.#SUB#
Mamchenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lecter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Mamchenko working for a choke but Lecter is defending well.
Lecter is really stuck here. #T4##SUB#
Mamchenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lecter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Mamchenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lecter tries to roll but Mamchenko sticks to his back. #SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a choke. Lecter gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lecter manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
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#
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
Mamchenko misses with a hook. Lecter ducked under it nicely.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Lecter takes one to the chin there.
Lecter tries to move into range but Mamchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lecter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lecter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Mamchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Lecter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lecter looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lecter.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Lecter's shoulder, as Lecter tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mamchenko misses. #T1#
Lecter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Lecter lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamchenko.
Lecter loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko slips the punch.
Lecter jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko cracks Lecter with an open hand slap.
Lecter connects with a body shot.
Lecter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lecter walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Lecter is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Lecter's guard.
Lecter managing to control the position.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Lecter looking for a sweep. Not yet Lecter, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lecter holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamchenko passes Lecter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lecter trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lecter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamchenko. #SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lecter defends it well.
Lecter is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Mamchenko connects with a nice short shot to Lecter's temple.
Lecter is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Hannibal Lecter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lecter's head. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mamchenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mamchenko, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Hannibal Lecter had this to say: 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 115
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Haraldsson throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Haraldsson, looking for a takedown. Mamchenko pushes Haraldsson against the cage but Haraldsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Haraldsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamchenko doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Haraldsson as Mamchenko shoots in.
Mamchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haraldsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Haraldsson circles away easily
and Haraldsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Haraldsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haraldsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Haraldsson's head but Haraldsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haraldsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamchenko misses the target.
Haraldsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haraldsson misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko connects with a body shot that sends Haraldsson's belly button to the back.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haraldsson slips under a jab.
A low kick from Haraldsson is predictable there #TD#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mamchenko seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haraldsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Haraldsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haraldsson.
Mamchenko won't allow Haraldsson to sweep him here.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Haraldsson keeps moving. #T3#
Haraldsson seems keen to control Mamchenko's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haraldsson looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
Mamchenko trying to control but Haraldsson is working from the bottom.
Haraldsson is controlling Mamchenko's posture.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamchenko postures up in Haraldsson's guard and throws a big left but Haraldsson blocks it.
Haraldsson is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mamchenko throws a body punch but Haraldsson moves out of range.
Mamchenko defending well as Haraldsson loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haraldsson defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Haraldsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haraldsson slips under a jab.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haraldsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Svend Haraldsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamchenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haraldsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Haraldsson moved out of range nicely.
Haraldsson moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
Mamchenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haraldsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Haraldsson counters with a left to the body.
Haraldsson jabs Mamchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Haraldsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Haraldsson misses its intended target.
Haraldsson avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Haraldsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown into Haraldsson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haraldsson controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself. #T1#
Haraldsson keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Haraldsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haraldsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamchenko controls the pace.
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Haraldsson is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mamchenko sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Haraldsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svend Haraldsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Mamchenko.
Svend Haraldsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamchenko. Haraldsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Haraldsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Mamchenko.#T3#
Mamchenko checks a leg kick.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Haraldsson counter with a right hand.
Haraldsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mamchenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Haraldsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
and Haraldsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haraldsson slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
Haraldsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamchenko misses the target.
Mamchenko jabs Haraldsson right on the nose. Haraldsson blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haraldsson. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haraldsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haraldsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mamchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haraldsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haraldsson missing with a left hand there. Mamchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamchenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamchenko.
Haraldsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko misses the jab.
Mamchenko backing away here, and Haraldsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamchenko is defended easily by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamchenko misses the target.
Haraldsson wants to counter the offense by Mamchenko and move into the clinch position.
Mamchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Haraldsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Svend Haraldsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mamchenko feints and as Haraldsson raises his hands in defense, Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haraldsson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying to control the position here. Haraldsson has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Mamchenko tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Haraldsson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svend Haraldsson!
Svend Haraldsson 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: MMAHelsinki - 106
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Mamchenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nickal connects with a decent elbow.
Mamchenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
Mamchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Nickal throwing shots but Mamchenko is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko gets back to full guard.
Nickal advances position into side control!
Nickal is putting a hurting on Mamchenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nickal tries to score with some ground and pound. Mamchenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal throws an elbow but Mamchenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nickal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mamchenko is avoiding damage well.
Nickal working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes. #T2#
Mamchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickal grinds an elbow into Mamchenko's temple.
Nickal working the ground and pound from side control.
Mamchenko wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal working the body and head with strikes.
Nickal lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal cracks Mamchenko with a big elbow.
Mamchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickal .
Nickal landing strikes.
Mamchenko struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Nickal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mamchenko down.
Nickal working the head with strikes.
Nickal working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes.
Nickal working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Nickal 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nickal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mamchenko some visible discomfort.
Nickal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mamchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal is working Mamchenko over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Mamchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickal looks up at the clock and then as Mamchenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nickal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mamchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickal .
Nickal throws a strike aimed at the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Mamchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nickal landing strikes.
Mamchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working Mamchenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mamchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Nickal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nickal defends it well.
Mamchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickal under the eye.
Nickal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko feints the counter takedown.
Nickal slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickal .
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal 's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko connects with a jab.
Nickal throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1##TD#
Nickal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamchenko is trying to defend but Nickal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nickal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mamchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Mamchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nickal looking to finish Mamchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mamchenko!#ROC#
Mamchenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal working the ground and pound effectively.
Mamchenko is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?#T2#
Nickal softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mamchenko is out cold! Nickal jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !

Event: MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mamchenko's front leg with a kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrone Jones defends it well.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyrone Jones stuffs the takedown.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Mamchenko's side.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Tyrone Jones darts in and clinches Mamchenko up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamchenko looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Mamchenko fails to land.
Mamchenko taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones. #T1#
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mamchenko looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko's coach down at Russian Bears Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamchenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Mamchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamchenko is trying to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones is controlling him.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mamchenko avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mamchenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyrone Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Tyrone Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Tyrone Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamchenko has momentary wrist control but Tyrone Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tyrone Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones lands with a hook. Mamchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyrone Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Tyrone Jones moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mamchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamchenko's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell Tyrone Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut.
Mamchenko wants a takedown.
Mamchenko tries to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones is controlling the position.
Mamchenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyrone Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
Mamchenko working away.
Tyrone Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamchenko's best efforts.
Mamchenko not doing much here. #T2#
Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Mamchenko tries to pass to full mount but Tyrone Jones defends it. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet. #T3#
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyrone Jones pulls Mamchenko in to control the position. #SUB#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyrone Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Tyrone Jones's legs - danger averted.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tyrone Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamchenko sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones misses with the body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Mamchenko there.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyrone Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamchenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL#
Tyrone Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mamchenko in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Mamchenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mamchenko manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyrone Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrone Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Tyrone Jones controlling the position for now.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko is fighting to break Tyrone Jones's control of his arms but Tyrone Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyrone Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrone Jones is controlling Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position.
Tyrone Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko is still trying to improve position.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko is looking to sweep but instead, Tyrone Jones has passed into half guard.
Tyrone Jones stalling. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones continues to stall.
Tyrone Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamchenko is out of range and Tyrone Jones settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Evgenii Mamchenko just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Good standup being displayed there by Mamchenko as he connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrone Jones. No joy for Mamchenko on that attempt.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyrone Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Tyrone Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamchenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mamchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Tyrone Jones gets double underhooks and turns Mamchenko into the cage.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.#T1#
Tyrone Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko. #KD#
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mamchenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyrone Jones finish him? #CL#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and pushes Mamchenko back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Mamchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Mamchenko is rocked!
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyrone Jones finish him?
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyrone Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mamchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyrone Jones gets an underhook and turns Mamchenko into the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones is pushing Mamchenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Mamchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrone Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamchenko blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrone Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Mamchenko.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyrone Jones. Mamchenko shrugs it off though.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mamchenko shakes it off.
Crunch! Tyrone Jones slams his shin into Mamchenko's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko moves forwards but Tyrone Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Mamchenko's defenses.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones had his way with Evgenii Mamchenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyrone Jones is not content to let Mamchenko control the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyrone Jones defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Tyrone Jones pulls Mamchenko in to control the position.
Tyrone Jones controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyrone Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyrone Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tyrone Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Mamchenko has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Tyrone Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Mamchenko pushes down on Tyrone Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamchenko wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVR#
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgenii Mamchenko.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Tyrone Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 85
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Colt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Colt slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Colt.
Mamchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Colt.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colt on the side of the head.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Colt was well out of range.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Colt.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Colt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Colt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colt.
Colt throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Colt 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.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Colt.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Colt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side.
Colt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamchenko on the side of the head.
Colt misses the jab.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Colt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colt scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Colt there.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colt.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.#T2#
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colt misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colt.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Colt circles away easily
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colt misses with a looping left.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Brian Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colt misses with a body shot.
Mamchenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colt swivels and escapes.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colt defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Colt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots for a takedown but Colt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
Nice cross by Colt.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Colt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Colt misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Mamchenko lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Colt is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Mamchenko ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Colt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Our winner, Evgenii Mamchenko, 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: MMAHelsinki - 75
Date: Nov 15, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrosyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Armen Petrosyan has been cut.
Petrosyan is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Petrosyan does no damage.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Petrosyan instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mamchenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Petrosyan tries to kick Mamchenko off but Mamchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petrosyan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Petrosyan is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan really wants to buck Mamchenko off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Petrosyan defends it well.
Petrosyan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T1#
Petrosyan is squirming around, avoiding Mamchenko's attempts to control the action.
Petrosyan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Mamchenko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mamchenko 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.
Petrosyan blocking the ground and pound.
Petrosyan is trying to stand.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Mamchenko working for a guillotine from mount but Petrosyan is in no mood to give up.
Petrosyan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T2#
Mamchenko punching from mount but Petrosyan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Petrosyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Mamchenko controlling his opponent.
Mamchenko looking to control but Petrosyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #ES2#
Petrosyan bucks up and throws Mamchenko to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mamchenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Mamchenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrosyan doesn't seem phased though.
Mamchenko cracks Petrosyan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Petrosyan falls to his knees and Mamchenko doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Tyrone Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyrone Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Mamchenko throwing shots but Tyrone Jones is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyrone Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tyrone Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamchenko looking to control.
Mamchenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
and Tyrone Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mamchenko blocks it well.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Tyrone Jones is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Tyrone Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrone Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyrone Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Tyrone Jones does no damage.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tyrone Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tyrone Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mamchenko shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Mamchenko shakes him off and moves away.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Tyrone Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko looking to stall. #BC#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice combination. Mamchenko backs away looking to recover.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamchenko backs up against the cage.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice cross by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Mamchenko coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Tyrone Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Mamchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Tyrone Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyrone Jones.#T3#
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyrone Jones is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Tyrone Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrone Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamchenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Mamchenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Tyrone Jones is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Mamchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyrone Jones. Mamchenko shrugs it off though.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyrone Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Mamchenko is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mamchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyrone Jones but Tyrone Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mamchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand right.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones. #T1#
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Mamchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Tyrone Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrone Jones also avoids with ease.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Mamchenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyrone Jones defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Tyrone Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones tries to land a front kick but Mamchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyrone Jones pinned against the cage. Tyrone Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Mamchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a sweep.
Tyrone Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamchenko's best efforts.#SUB#
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Tyrone Jones is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Mamchenko is thwarting Tyrone Jones's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyrone Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Mamchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrone Jones is just riding it out for now. Mamchenko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mamchenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Tyrone Jones. #TD#
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Tyrone Jones is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Tyrone Jones's guard.
Tyrone Jones controlling Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Tyrone Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Mamchenko's legs - danger averted.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrone Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mamchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Tyrone Jones jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyrone Jones as he jumps to the side.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones works Mamchenko's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Mamchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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!
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamchenko's head backwards.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones with a nice cross.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Mamchenko sees coming a mile off.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mamchenko avoids it.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
And Tyrone Jones responds with a good body kick, but Mamchenko manages to step out the way in time.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Tyrone Jones counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Mamchenko lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamchenko.#CUT#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Tyrone Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Tyrone Jones #TD#
and Mamchenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones! #SUB#
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
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!
Tyrone Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Mamchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyrone Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyrone Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Mamchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Mamchenko has his foot on Tyrone Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrone Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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 Evgenii Mamchenko.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bitchping's half guard.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamchenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Bitchping is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamchenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamchenko throwing shots but Bitchping is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Mamchenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bitchping is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bitchping blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamchenko.
Bitchping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bitchping tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB2#
Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Bitchping defends the submission attempt.
Bitchping definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Mamchenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bitchping defend it? Mamchenko steps over the head and cranks it - Bitchping is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mamchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgenii Mamchenko! Evgenii Mamchenko retains his middleweight title!
Evgenii Mamchenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Mitchell Bitchping was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a shame. I thought I had a good strategy going in but he's a truly excellent fighter man '.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Mamchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Mamchenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mamchenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Kullervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamchenko scores with the left hand. Kullervo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mamchenko takes one on the button.
Kullervo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kullervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Kullervo counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
Kullervo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kullervo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws a combination. Kullervo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kullervo connects with a looping right hand.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kullervo misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Kullervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Kullervo moves forwards but Mamchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mamchenko lands a huge takedown. Kullervo is out but the ref is slow to react and Mamchenko lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Kullervo lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evgenii Mamchenko made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 36
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Mamchenko slips under a jab.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Mamchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Lecter didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Lecter keeps moving.
Lecter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mamchenko postures up in Lecter's guard and throws a big left but Lecter blocks it. #SUB#
Lecter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamchenko defends it easily.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lecter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lecter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lecter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamchenko is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko stands and throws Lecter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lecter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lecter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamchenko is working away from the top position though.
Mamchenko wants to control but Lecter is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but Lecter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamchenko to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mamchenko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lecter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mamchenko has cracked it and Lecter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mamchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgenii Mamchenko! Evgenii Mamchenko retains his middleweight title!
Evgenii Mamchenko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Hannibal Lecter was interviewed post fight and said 'i think he put his finger up my bum'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Mamchenko with a poor takedown #CL#
and Javri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Javri lands an elbow just above Mamchenko 's eye.
Mamchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Javri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Javri has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Javri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mamchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Javri.
Mamchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Javri smiles and moves away.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Javri as he avoids it easily.
Hillevi Javri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
A punch lands to the side of Javri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Javri tries to sprawl out of it but Mamchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Javri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but Javri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Javri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Javri's head backwards.
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Mamchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Javri moves out of range.
Javri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mamchenko manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Javri darts in and clinches Mamchenko up against the cage.
Mamchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Javri keeps control of Mamchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Mamchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Javri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Javri lands an elbow just above Mamchenko 's eye.
Mamchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Javri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Javri is pressed up against the cage. Mamchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Javri down to the mat. Javri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamchenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Javri slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Javri.
Javri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hillevi Javri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Javri is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Javri circles away and we're back to standing.
Javri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab. #CL#
Javri has Mamchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Javri misses with a knee strike.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Javri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Javri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamchenko's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mamchenko's brow.
Mamchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Mamchenko shrugs off.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Mamchenko shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mamchenko's brow.
Mamchenko blocks an elbow strike.
Mamchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Javri backwards.
Javri tries a knee to the head but Mamchenko blocks it.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mamchenko blocks an elbow strike.
Javri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Javri looking to throw knees to the head but Mamchenko is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Javri takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mamchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javri darts in trying to clinch
and Mamchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Mamchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Javri is defending well.
Javri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Javri's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko wants to control but Javri is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mamchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Javri, looking for a takedown. Mamchenko pushes Javri against the cage but Javri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Mamchenko finds it's way through Javri's defenses.
Javri lands a high kick!
Mamchenko stalks Javri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Javri's face. Javri staggers backwards, shaken.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Javri moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Javri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Hillevi Javri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Javri tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Javri misses with a head kick.
Javri tries to clinch
and Mamchenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko lands a nice hook to Javri's body. Javri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Javri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Javri walks into a jab.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mamchenko gets tackled into the cage by Javri. Javri maintains the clinch.
Mamchenko is trying to stall.
Javri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mamchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mamchenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Mamchenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Javri postures up. #SUB2#
Javri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Javri wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving. #SUB2#
Javri avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB2#
Mamchenko looking for a guillotine here but Javri defends easily.
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!
Javri trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Javri content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mamchenko has locked up a guillotine! Mamchenko's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Javri is holding on here and Mamchenko must be using up a lot of energy. Javri has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mamchenko gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Evgenii Mamchenko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Hillevi Javri was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to Mamchenko tonight,He did good and got my belt,I Wish you all the luck in your future and hope we can face off sometime.'.

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