Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Gonzalez 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.
Soshnyanin misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soshnyanin misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soshnyanin 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.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Soshnyanin feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
A shot to the body from Soshnyanin misses
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soshnyanin moves out of range of the strikes.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soshnyanin takes one to the chin there.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soshnyanin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soshnyanin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Soshnyanin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Soshnyanin swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Soshnyanin's shoulder, as Soshnyanin tries to avoid the shot.
Soshnyanin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzalez finds it's way round the side to connect with Soshnyanin's head. #ROC2#
Soshnyanin is rocked!
Soshnyanin misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses
and Soshnyanin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Gonzalez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soshnyanin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Soshnyanin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soshnyanin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soshnyanin seems to have got his legs back now.
Soshnyanin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soshnyanin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right... And another left! Soshnyanin is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cartel Elite Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1#
Soshnyanin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soshnyanin lands with a nice body punch.
Entity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soshnyanin.#CUT2#
It looks like Aidan Entity has been cut.
Entity fails with the takedown
and Soshnyanin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soshnyanin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Entity's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soshnyanin, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Soshnyanin.
Entity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soshnyanin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Entity's sensitive parts.
Soshnyanin connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Entity covering up! Soshnyanin comes in with a big uppercut and Entity goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Soshnyanin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Viktor Soshnyanin thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Openweight KT Tourney, R2
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Soshnyanin misses the target.
Costacurta misses with an uppercut.
Costacurta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soshnyanin loads up on a big right hand but Costacurta slips the punch.
Soshnyanin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costacurta manages to avoid it.
Costacurta moves out of range as Soshnyanin strikes.
Costacurta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soshnyanin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costacurta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soshnyanin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a sloppy head kick
and Costacurta counters with a low kick, right behind Soshnyanin 's knee.
Soshnyanin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costacurta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soshnyanin lands a head shot.
Costacurta throws a wild body kick that Soshnyanin sees coming a mile off.
Soshnyanin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costacurta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Costacurta counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costacurta misses with a right hand
and Soshnyanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costacurta doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin tests Costacurta's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A jab from Costacurta finds it's way through Soshnyanin's defenses.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick but Costacurta moves out of range.
Costacurta misses with a body kick.
Soshnyanin defending well as Costacurta loads up on a big left hand.
Soshnyanin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Costacurta looks to land a left hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range nicely.
Costacurta scores with a jab to the body.
Costacurta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soshnyanin counters with a low kick, right behind Costacurta 's knee.
Costacurta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Costacurta throws a leg kick
and Soshnyanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soshnyanin lands a nice shot that snaps Costacurta's head back.
Costacurta swats away the attempt to clinch by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Costacurta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soshnyanin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Costacurta.
Nice defenses there by Soshnyanin.#T2#
Costacurta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soshnyanin jabs Costacurta right on the nose. Costacurta blinks but takes it well.
Costacurta misses with a low kick.
Costacurta thumps Soshnyanin with a low kick.
Costacurta slips a straight right by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Costacurta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soshnyanin lands with an overhand left.
Soshnyanin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costacurta. That did some damage!
Soshnyanin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Costacurta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soshnyanin misses the jab.
Costacurta lands a lovely overhand right.
Soshnyanin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soshnyanin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Costacurtas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Costacurta throws a lazy uppercut
and Soshnyanin counters with a straight right hand.
Costacurta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soshnyanin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Costacurta ducks under a wild hook from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costacurta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soshnyanin throws a hook but Costacurta blocks it.
Costacurta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Costacurta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soshnyanin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soshnyanin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costacurta.
Costacurta throws out a counter right but Soshnyanin avoids it with no problem.
Soshnyanin swings widly with a right hand
and Costacurta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin throws a right hand that Costacurta ducks under and follows up with a left that Costacurta also avoids with ease.
Costacurta scores with a jab to the head.
Costacurta throws a low kick but Soshnyanin moves out of range easily.
Costacurta misses the jab.
Soshnyanin throws a combination. Costacurta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costacurta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soshnyanin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soshnyanin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Costacurta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soshnyanin scrambles back to his feet.
Soshnyanin connects with a body shot.#T4#
A big left from Costacurta misses.
Costacurta looks to score with a jab to the body but Soshnyanin is just out of range.#CL#
Soshnyanin forces Costacurta back against the ropes and clinches.
Costacurta can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costacurtas head.
Costacurta can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
Soshnyanin throws a head punch that misses.
Soshnyanin throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Soshnyanin. #BC2#
Costacurta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Soshnyanin misses.
Costacurta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costacurta moves away from the strike by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin thuds a left hand into Costacurta's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin. #CL#
Soshnyanin moves into range and clinches up with Costacurta.
Costacurta gets through Soshnyanin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Costacurta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Soshnyanin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
and Costacurta counters with a stiff right hand.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick but Costacurta moved away.
Costacurta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soshnyanin wants to clinch up but Costacurta keeps it at a distance.
Costacurta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soshnyanin lands with a right hand.
Soshnyanin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costacurta throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Soshnyanin is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Soshnyanin.
Costacurta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soshnyanin moves away.
Soshnyanin lands a nice shot to the body.
Soshnyanin throws a jab when Costacurta was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costacurta! But no joy.
Costacurta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soshnyanin swings widly with a right hand
and Costacurta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Soshnyanin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Costacurta.
Costacurta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soshnyanin manages to avoid it.
Costacurta cracks Soshnyanin with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Soshnyanin is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Soshnyanin is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Soshnyanin could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rosinante Costacurta!
Rosinante Costacurta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Openweight KT Tournament, R1
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Soshnyanin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Soshnyanin.
Stevens throws a lazy body kick
and Soshnyanin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens moves away from the strike by Soshnyanin.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens 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.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soshnyanin counters with a left and a right that stings Stevens.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stevens!
Soshnyanin lands with a cross.
Soshnyanin lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Soshnyanin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Soshnyanin.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soshnyanin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abraham's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Soshnyanin staying out of range there.
Stevens throws out a powerful jab.
DBrickashaw Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens throws a body shot but no joy.
Soshnyanin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf.
Soshnyanin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts. #T1#
Stevens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Stevens is rocked!
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and before Stevens has any time to reset, Soshnyanin cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Viktor Soshnyanin!
Viktor Soshnyanin gave a mention to Vikai Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 199
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Soshnyanin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
Soshnyanin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Batts gets a takedown into half guard.
Batts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Batts lands a nice short elbow.
Soshnyanin taking some punishment here, with Batts in his half guard.
Batts 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.
Batts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts thows a huge punch but Soshnyanin dodges it nicely.
Soshnyanin is pressing down on Batts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soshnyanin wants to sweep but no luck.
Batts landing with the ground and pound.
Batts tries to free his leg and advance position but Soshnyanin is retaining full guard.
Batts lands a couple of digs.
Batts preventing the sweep.
Soshnyanin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Batts looking for a sweep. Not yet Batts, not yet.
Batts working a defensive guard here.
Soshnyanin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts trying to control the position.
Soshnyanin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soshnyanin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batts works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Batts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soshnyanin defends it easily.
Batts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batts has his hands on Soshnyanin's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Batts working a defensive guard here.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Soshnyanin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soshnyanin throws a big right hand that misses.
Soshnyanin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soshnyanin stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Soshnyanin from controlling successfully.
Batts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Batts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Soshnyanin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soshnyanin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Batts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is working Batts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soshnyanin cracks Batts with a solid left hand.
Soshnyanin working some strikes from top position.
Soshnyanin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Batts looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soshnyanin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soshnyanin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batts wants to get back to full guard.
Soshnyanin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Soshnyanin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Batts actively working from the bottom here.
Soshnyanin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Batts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soshnyanin preventing the sweep.
Soshnyanin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts managing to control the position.
Batts trying to control the position.
Batts has control of Soshnyanin's left arm, preventing Soshnyanin from doing any damage.
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 Peter Batts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Soshnyanin clinches up against the cage.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batts lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.#BC2#
Soshnyanin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts tries for a takedown but Soshnyanin circles away easily
and Soshnyanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batts keeps the fight on the outside.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soshnyanin.
Batts shoots in for a double leg but Soshnyanin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soshnyanin! But no joy.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch up.
Batts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts moves out of range as Soshnyanin throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Batts.
Soshnyanin misses with a looping right.#T1#
Soshnyanin slaps away a takedown attempt from Batts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batts slips a jab from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batts's sensitive parts.
Soshnyanin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batts seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Soshnyanin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Soshnyanin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batts.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batts.
Batts looking to slow down the pace here.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soshnyanin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Good body shot from Soshnyanin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soshnyanin blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin prevents the takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soshnyanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin pushes Batts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soshnyanin lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Batts.
Batts misses with an elbow over the top.
Soshnyanin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Soshnyanin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Soshnyanin. Those never looked like landing.
Batts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soshnyanin pinned against the cage. Soshnyanin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Soshnyanin with a nice cross.
Batts thows a leg kick but Soshnyanin checks it
and Soshnyanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batts throws a big shot that misses.
Batts throws a head kick but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soshnyanin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batts on the side of the head.
Soshnyanin scores with a sloppy right hand. Batts should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Batts is rocked!
Batts slips a jab from Soshnyanin.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.
Batts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soshnyanin counters with a huge left! Batts is in big trouble! He's backing up but Soshnyanin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Batts from any more damage. A dominating finish by Soshnyanin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Soshnyanin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Viktor Soshnyanin made sure he mentioned Vikai Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 193
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Soshnyanin throws a head kick but Mallox moves out of range.
Mallox looks to clinch
and Soshnyanin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Scott Mallox has been cut.
We've been told by Soshnyanin's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Soshnyanin misses with an uppercut.
Mallox misses with a hook
and Soshnyanin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soshnyanin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick which misses Mallox's front leg but catches the back leg as Mallox tries to avoid it.
Mallox misses with a double jab.
Mallox loads up on a big right hand but Soshnyanin slips the punch.
Soshnyanin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mallox can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Soshnyanin and Mallox drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Soshnyanin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Soshnyanin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Viktor Soshnyanin thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Scott Mallox had this to say: 'F*ck it! '.

Event: RS 164 Light Work
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Soshnyanin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Soshnyanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin trying to stall but Granger improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Soshnyanin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soshnyanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger lands a right hand.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger lands with a right to the head.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Soshnyanin tries to stall but Granger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Granger tries to work over Soshnyanin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow.
Soshnyanin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Soshnyanin is trying to maintain a safe position but Granger gets an underhook and turns Soshnyanin into the cage.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soshnyanin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soshnyanin.
Granger working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Soshnyanin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin stalling in the clinch but Granger improves position.
Soshnyanin lands a left hand.
Soshnyanin misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soshnyanin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Soshnyanin.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soshnyanin.
Granger blocking some punches.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Granger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Soshnyanin misses with some punches.
Soshnyanin misses with some punches.
Soshnyanin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Soshnyanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow. #T3#
Soshnyanin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
Soshnyanin looking to stall. #BC#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Soshnyanin.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSoshnyanin.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Soshnyanin fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soshnyanin moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch up
and Granger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soshnyanin wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Soshnyanin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Soshnyanin has closed the distance and engaged Granger in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soshnyanin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger lands a shoulder strike.
Granger lands a left hand.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Soshnyanin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granger cracks Soshnyanin with a nice body shot.
Soshnyanin avoiding damage.
Soshnyanin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Soshnyanin's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Granger lands with a nice body kick.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soshnyanin can do to turn this around?
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soshnyanin momentarily.
Soshnyanin moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.#CL2#
Soshnyanin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soshnyanin lands with a light punch inside.
Soshnyanin blocks a body shot from Granger.
Soshnyanin is trying to stall.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Soshnyanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Soshnyanin controls his hands.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Soshnyanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Soshnyanin has closed the distance and engaged Granger in a clinch.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Soshnyanin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger. #T2#
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger works on Soshnyanin's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger is leaning against Soshnyanin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Soshnyanin controls his hands.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin misses with a punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin scores with a hook to the body.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
A hook to the body from Granger.
Soshnyanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Granger scores with a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Granger pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soshnyanin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soshnyanin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soshnyanin's elbow.
Soshnyanin tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands a right hand.
Soshnyanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin tries a body shot but Granger blocks it. #T4#
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Soshnyanin lands a nice shot to the body.
Soshnyanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Granger.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Soshnyanin.
Granger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soshnyanin.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Soshnyanin avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Granger - that landed with a thud.
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 Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Soshnyanin'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.
#R3#
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Soshnyanin wants to clinch.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Soshnyanin moves into range and clinches up with Granger.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger tries a body shot but Soshnyanin blocks it.
Soshnyanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Soshnyanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Granger lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soshnyanin tries to stall but Granger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soshnyanin throws a head punch that misses.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin working aggressively here.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Granger as Soshnyanin tries to tie him up.
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger lands a hook that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
Soshnyanin misses with the head strike.
Granger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards. #ROC#
Soshnyanin is rocked!
Granger lands a big right hand that drops Soshnyanin! The killer instinct kicks in and Granger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Granger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
Pete Granger retains his welterweight title!
Pete Granger 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: RS 161 Power Slam
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Rizzuto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizzuto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soshnyanin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzuto moves away.
Soshnyanin connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzuto moves to clinch but Soshnyanin breaks away
and Soshnyanin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzuto checks a low kick from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto tries to land a front kick but Soshnyanin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzuto looks to land a left hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range nicely.
Soshnyanin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soshnyanin misses with a straight left.
Soshnyanin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soshnyanin wants to land a leg kick but Rizzuto is out of range.
Soshnyanin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viktor Soshnyanin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rizzuto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soshnyanin lands a jab.
Soshnyanin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin connects with a jab.
Soshnyanin misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Rizzuto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Soshnyanin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzuto with a nice cross.
Rizzuto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soshnyanin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soshnyanin wants to land a leg kick but Rizzuto is out of range.
Rizzuto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soshnyanin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soshnyanin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin tries to land a leg kick but Rizzuto saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzuto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soshnyanin. #T2#
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Soshnyanin avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Rizzuto gets a double leg takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Rizzuto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rizzuto stopping the sweep attempt from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto wants to control from the top but Soshnyanin keeps moving.
Soshnyanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Soshnyanin, not yet.
Soshnyanin controlling the position.
Let's hope that Soshnyanin 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.
Rizzuto stopping the sweep attempt from Soshnyanin.#T3#
Rizzuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Soshnyanin 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.
Jab from Soshnyanin.#CL#
Rizzuto clinches up with Soshnyanin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Soshnyanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Soshnyanin. #CUT2#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Soshnyanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzuto throws a head punch that misses.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soshnyanin controlling the action here for a moment.
Rizzuto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Rizzuto being controlled against the ropes.
Rizzuto misses with a punch to the body.
Soshnyanin stalling.
Rizzuto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soshnyanin has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rizzuto - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soshnyanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soshnyanin avoids it.
Rizzuto blocking some punches.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soshnyanin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soshnyanin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soshnyanin.
A punch combination from Soshnyanin misses.
Soshnyanin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzuto tries to clinch there but Soshnyanin circles away. #TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzuto shoots in and bounces Soshnyanin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rizzuto advances position into side control!
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rizzuto fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto tries to score with some ground and pound. Soshnyanin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soshnyanin is trying to improve his position.
Soshnyanin parries the strikes from Rizzuto easily there. Rizzuto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soshnyanin to escape.
Rizzuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soshnyanin keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soshnyanin is trying to improve his position.
Rizzuto is looking to take a break and control but Soshnyanin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizzuto prevents Soshnyanin from improving his position.
Alessandro Rizzuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rizzuto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soshnyanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soshnyanin wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzuto is pressing down on Soshnyanin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soshnyanin is holding on for now.
Soshnyanin is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzuto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Soshnyanin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soshnyanin misses with a leg kick.
Rizzuto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soshnyanin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rizzuto is looking to counter the offense by Soshnyanin and move into the clinch.
Rizzuto throws the left hand but Soshnyanin avoids the punch easily.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Soshnyanin. #T4##TD#
Rizzuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Soshnyanin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzuto wants to pass the guard but Soshnyanin is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzuto is one step ahead there.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Rizzuto from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soshnyanin is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Rizzuto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Soshnyanin cracks Rizzuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Soshnyanin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soshnyanin connects with a crisp jab.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick that misses.
Soshnyanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Soshnyanin scores with the left hand. Rizzuto knows he should have avoided that one.
Soshnyanin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzuto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin fakes the leg kick and cracks Rizzuto in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Soshnyanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rizzuto doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Soshnyanin throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto throws a nice looking combination but Soshnyanin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rizzuto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soshnyanin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soshnyanin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soshnyanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Soshnyanin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto misses with a head kick.
Rizzuto checks a leg kick nicely.
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soshnyanin blocks a low kick nicely.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Soshnyanin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soshnyanin.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Soshnyanin lands a head shot.
No joy there for Rizzuto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzuto has time to react.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soshnyanin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soshnyanin connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.
Soshnyanin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rizzuto looks to land a combination but Soshnyanin avoids it well.
Rizzuto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rizzuto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzuto looks to land a right hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range.
Rizzuto walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzuto scores with a jab to the body.
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rizzuto has time to react.#T3#
Rizzuto walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Rizzuto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rizzuto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soshnyanin manages to circle out of the way.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzuto fails to land the takedown.
Soshnyanin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzuto's head.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. Rizzuto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soshnyanin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soshnyanin is looking to slow Rizzuto down with leg kicks.
Rizzuto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Rizzuto clinches.
Rizzuto misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzuto lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin leaning against his opponent.
Soshnyanin tries to stall but Rizzuto uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Rizzuto trying to land knees to the body.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Soshnyanin trying to control the position but instead, Rizzuto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soshnyanin into the ropes.
Soshnyanin blocking some punches.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soshnyanin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzuto gets an underhook and turns Soshnyanin into the ropes.
Soshnyanin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzuto has a couple of punches blocked by Soshnyanin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rizzuto as Soshnyanin tries to tie him up.
Rizzuto misses with the head strike.
Viktor Soshnyanin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soshnyanin lands a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Soshnyanin!
Viktor Soshnyanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: RS 159 Full Of Rage
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Madruga misses with a head kick.
Soshnyanin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madruga throws a big shot that misses.
Soshnyanin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madruga's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madruga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soshnyanin walks into a straight right hand from Madruga.#CUT#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Soshnyanin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madruga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soshnyanin slips a straight right by Madruga.
Madruga walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Soshnyanin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madruga - the referee stops the clock and Soshnyanin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madruga. Soshnyanin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Madruga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soshnyanin can pounce on him.
Madruga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Soshnyanin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Soshnyanin. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Soshnyanin misses with a looping right.
Madruga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soshnyanin scores with a hook to the body. Madruga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Madruga staying out of range there.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madruga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soshnyanin.
A combination from Madruga does no damage.
Soshnyanin misses the jab.
Madruga throws a head kick that half lands.
Madruga throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Soshnyanin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Madruga as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Soshnyanin is left battered and dazed whilst Madruga and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Madruga!
An out of breath Otavio Madruga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OMEGA 35
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Soshnyanin lands a big head kick that sends Kruschewsky tumbling to the mat! Soshnyanin takes a step backwards and waves Kruschewsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kruschewsky is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Kruschewsky has been cut.
Soshnyanin is looking to slow Kruschewsky down with leg kicks.
Oh Kruschewsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soshnyanin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruschewsky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soshnyanin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruschewsky's sensitive parts.
Soshnyanin fakes the body blow, causing Kruschewsky to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kruschewsky goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 4
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Dehu loads up on a big right hand but Soshnyanin slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Soshnyanin misses.
Dehu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dehu dips to his left and cracks Soshnyanin with an uppercut!
Dehu misses with a double jab
and Soshnyanin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dehu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soshnyanin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dehu misses with a straight right.
Soshnyanin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dehu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dehu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dehu misses with a few strikes there.
And Soshnyanin responds with a good body kick, but Dehu manages to step out the way in time.
Dehu lands with a hook. Soshnyanin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Dehu 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.
Dehu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Dehu scores with a jab to the body.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick
and Dehu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dehu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soshnyanin.
Dehu misses with an uppercut.
Dehu throws a series of punches but Soshnyanin avoids them all with ease.
Dehu throws a body punch but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
Dehu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Soshnyanin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soshnyanin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soshnyanin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dehu's sensitive parts.
Dehu throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
and Dehu counters with a stiff right hand.
Dehu fails to land with a series of punches.
Dehu throws a right and a left that Soshnyanin avoids nicely.
Soshnyanin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Soshnyanin thows a leg kick but Dehu checks it
and Dehu counters with a series of strikes. Soshnyanin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dehu avoids a kick to the body.
Dehu avoids the head kick by Soshnyanin.
Dehu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dehu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dehu lands with a nice combination. Soshnyanin backs away looking to recover.
Dehu swings for the body but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
Dehu misses with a double jab.
Hassan Dehu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dehu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dehu misses with an uppercut. Soshnyanin saw that one coming.
Dehu connects with a crisp jab.
Dehu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soshnyanin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dehu takes a swing at Soshnyanin's ribcage but misses.
Soshnyanin misses with an uppercut. Dehu saw that one coming.#T3#
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses.
Soshnyanin moves away from the strike by Dehu.
Soshnyanin throws a big counter head kick but Dehu avoids it with no problem.
Dehu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dehu throws a jab but it's blocked by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dehu.
Dehu lands with an uppercut that bounces Soshnyanin off the cage and back into range.
Dehu misses with a body shot.
Soshnyanin keeps Dehu at a distance using the push kick.
Soshnyanin looks to land a right hand but Dehu moved out of range.
Good exchange - Dehu coming out on top.
Soshnyanin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dehu.
Dehu lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dehu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soshnyanin misses with a low kick.
Dehu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin misses with an uppercut. Dehu saw that one coming.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that Dehu semi-blocks.
Dehu throws a right and a left that Soshnyanin avoids nicely.
Dehu checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dehu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dehu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dehu blocks a head kick by Soshnyanin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan Dehu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dehu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Dehu.
Dehu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Soshnyanin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dehu catches Soshnyanin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dehu misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Dehu misses.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. Dehu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Soshnyanin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dehu has got the better of the exchanges.
Soshnyanin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dehu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dehu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soshnyanin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dehu throws a shot from downtown. Soshnyanin moves away and avoids it.
Soshnyanin throws out a counter right but Dehu avoids it with no problem.
Dehu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soshnyanin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dehu misses with a combination
and Soshnyanin counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dehu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soshnyanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Soshnyanin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soshnyanin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dehu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soshnyanin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dehu jabs Soshnyanin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dehu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soshnyanin can pounce on him.
Soshnyanin lands a slapping body shot.
Dehu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soshnyanin to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Dehu is rocked!
Soshnyanin fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dehu square on the jaw! Damn, Dehu is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: Omega 29 March To Victory
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Soshnyanin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Massu looks to score with a jab to the body but Soshnyanin is just out of range.
Massu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soshnyanin if he has to take too many more of those.
Soshnyanin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Massu moves out of range as Soshnyanin throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Massu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soshnyanin connects with a solid leg kick.
Massu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massu throws a big shot that misses.
Soshnyanin tries a quick counter leg kick but Massu is wise to it.
Soshnyanin misses with a straight left.
Soshnyanin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Massu just misses with a punch to the body.
Soshnyanin is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Massu staying out of range there.
Soshnyanin misses with a wild body shot.
Massu connects with a nice looking jab.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin looks to throw the jab but Massu is out of range.
Soshnyanin 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.
Soshnyanin misses with a right hand
and Massu counters with a stiff right hand.
Soshnyanin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Massu .
Massu scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Massu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Massu feints and then cracks Soshnyanin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soshnyanin down.
Nice shot lands for Massu .#ROC#
Soshnyanin is rocked!#T2#
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massu swings for the body but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massu throws a chopping leg kick but Soshnyanin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Massu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Massu slips under a jab.
Soshnyanin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Massu counters with a low kick, right behind Soshnyanin 's knee.
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massu tries to clinch but Soshnyanin moves away
and Soshnyanin counters with a body kick.
Soshnyanin walks into a stiff left hand from Massu .
Soshnyanin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Massu will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Massu scores with a jab.
A big right from Soshnyanin misses.
Massu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soshnyanin manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Massu clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soshnyanin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soshnyanin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soshnyanin is looking to control Massu 's arms but Massu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soshnyanin has his back to the cage.
Soshnyanin can't break the clinch.
Soshnyanin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Massu pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massu misses with the head strike.
Massu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
Soshnyanin tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Soshnyanin back against the cage.
Massu stalling in the clinch but Soshnyanin improves position.
Soshnyanin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Massu prevents a body shot from Soshnyanin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soshnyanin. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soshnyanin.
Massu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
Soshnyanin blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soshnyanin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Massu pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Massu cracks Soshnyanin with a nice body shot.
Massu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soshnyanin is trying to stall.
Massu taking a breather.
Massu '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.
Massu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Soshnyanin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Soshnyanin misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Massu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soshnyanin can do to turn this around?
Massu cracks Soshnyanin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soshnyanin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massu was well out of range. Poor timing from Soshnyanin.
It looked like Massu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soshnyanin cracks the inside of Massu 's front leg.
Soshnyanin swings widly with a right hand
and Massu counters with a low kick, right behind Soshnyanin 's knee.
Soshnyanin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Massu . That did some damage!
Soshnyanin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Massu 's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab.
Massu misses with a hook
and Soshnyanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##KD#
Massu moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Soshnyanin goes down! Can Massu finish him!?
Soshnyanin is still in real trouble! Can Massu finish him?
Massu 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.
Massu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massu arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Soshnyanin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OMEGA 26
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Soshnyanin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Koizumi feints and as Soshnyanin raises his hands in defense, Koizumi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koizumi looking to pass the guard.
Koizumi content to stall in guard here.
Koizumi looking to pass the guard.
Soshnyanin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin wants to sweep here but Koizumi controlling him for the moment.
Koizumi trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Koizumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin trying to control the position.
Koizumi throws a big elbow that misses.
Koizumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soshnyanin controlling Koizumi's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koizumi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soshnyanin swivels and escapes.
Soshnyanin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soshnyanin sprawls well. Soshnyanin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koizumi gets slowly back to his feet.
Soshnyanin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #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.
A clash of legs there as Koizumi blocks the low kick.
Soshnyanin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koizumi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Soshnyanin takes a swing at Koizumi's ribcage but misses.
Koizumi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a jab when Koizumi was well out of range.
Koizumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Soshnyanin circles away.
Soshnyanin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Koizumi blocks it well.
Soshnyanin 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.
Soshnyanin leaves Koizumi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koizumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soshnyanin feints a counter leg kick.
Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soshnyanin.
Koizumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koizumi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick but Koizumi moves out of range.
Koizumi checks a low kick from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Koizumi dives in and grabs Soshnyanin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin pushes down on Koizumi's head and hops out.
Soshnyanin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koizumi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soshnyanin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Soshnyanin saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koizumi or perhaps it was just good defense by Soshnyanin, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Soshnyanin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koizumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Koizumi blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Soshnyanin. No joy for Koizumi on that attempt.
Koizumi pushes Soshnyanin away with a front kick.
Koizumi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soshnyanin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koizumi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Soshnyanin avoids a kick to the body.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Soshnyanin saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koizumi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koizumi doesn't seem bothered though.
Soshnyanin avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soshnyanin lands a really nice looking cross but Koizumi seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunji Koizumi has been cut.
Koizumi dives in and grabs Soshnyanin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soshnyanin pushes down on Koizumi's head and hops out.
Koizumi wants to slow Soshnyanin down by chopping away at his legs.
Koizumi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soshnyanin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Soshnyanin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunji Koizumi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koizumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soshnyanin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Koizumi gets a clinch.
Soshnyanin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soshnyanin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Soshnyanin digs a right hand into Koizumi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koizumi's gas tank.
Soshnyanin misses with some punches. #TD#
Koizumi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soshnyanin regains guard immediately.
Koizumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Soshnyanin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koizumi throws a big elbow that misses.
Koizumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin has Koizumi pulled in close to control his posture.
Soshnyanin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koizumi's guard. #REVB##T2#
Soshnyanin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soshnyanin works over Koizumi with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soshnyanin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soshnyanin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soshnyanin is continuing to stall.
Koizumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Koizumi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koizumi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soshnyanin wants to control from the top but Koizumi keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koizumi has a closed guard, preventing Soshnyanin from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soshnyanin throws a hook to the side of Koizumi's head but Koizumi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy right hand but Koizumi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koizumi tries to counter with a takedown but Soshnyanin is quick to defend against it.
Koizumi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koizumi.#T4#
Soshnyanin stuffs the takedown.
Soshnyanin flicks out a counter leg kick but Koizumi steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koizumi looks for the body kick but Soshnyanin saw that one coming. #TD#
Koizumi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koizumi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koizumi wants to take a breather but Soshnyanin is having none of it. #SUB#
Koizumi is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Koizumi seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koizumi prevents Soshnyanin from improving his position.
Soshnyanin trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Soshnyanin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunji Koizumi'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##TD#
Koizumi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soshnyanin's guard.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin 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#
Koizumi wants to improve his position but Soshnyanin is controlling well.
Soshnyanin trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi is pressing down on Soshnyanin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koizumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Soshnyanin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunji Koizumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soshnyanin stopping the sweep attempt from Koizumi.
Koizumi keeping moving, preventing Soshnyanin from controlling successfully.
Koizumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soshnyanin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koizumi trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koizumi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soshnyanin is retaining full guard.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin looking for a sweep. Not yet Soshnyanin, not yet.
Soshnyanin keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Soshnyanin looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koizumi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Koizumi.
Soshnyanin throws out a counter right but Koizumi avoids it with no problem.
Koizumi scores with a head kick. Soshnyanin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viktor Soshnyanin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koizumi scores with a leg kick.
Soshnyanin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koizumi can pounce on him.
Soshnyanin looks to land a body kick but Koizumi moved away.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koizumi checks a leg kick.
Koizumi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soshnyanin is fending him off so far but Koizumi persists. Nope, Soshnyanin circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Koizumi.
Koizumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soshnyanin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Koizumi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soshnyanin circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
and Koizumi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soshnyanin. #TD#
Koizumi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koizumi showed some decent athleticism there.
Koizumi is thwarting Soshnyanin's attempts to control the position.
Gunji Koizumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Koizumi trying to control the action but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Soshnyanin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Koizumi trying to control from half guard but Soshnyanin is working away.
Koizumi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soshnyanin trying to control but Koizumi postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soshnyanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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 fight!
Gunji Koizumi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soshnyanin 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Soshnyanin!

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

#R1#
Ingesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Soshnyanin circles away.
Ingesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.
A little jabbing left from Ingesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soshnyanin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soshnyanin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ingesson on the side of the head.
Soshnyanin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soshnyanin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ingesson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ingesson is out cold! Soshnyanin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Soshnyanin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soshnyanin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Soshnyanin lands with a hook. Brooks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brooks walks into a straight right hand from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torture rack in the buildup to the fight.
Brooks misses with a jab to the body
and Soshnyanin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Soshnyanin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brooks's knee momentarily.
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soshnyanin counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
Mark Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soshnyanin.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Soshnyanin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soshnyanin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brooks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soshnyanin throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily. #T1#
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soshnyanin.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soshnyanin manages to avoid it.
Brooks lands a jab to the nose.
Soshnyanin throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Soshnyanin lands a slapping body shot.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soshnyanin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soshnyanin lands a head kick. Brooks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soshnyanin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soshnyanin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Soshnyanin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Soshnyanin catches Brooks right on the button with a cross.
Soshnyanin connects with a body shot.
Soshnyanin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Soshnyanin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Soshnyanin.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Soshnyanin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soshnyanin dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Soshnyanin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brooks just manages to avoid it.#KD#
Soshnyanin lands a big head kick that sends Brooks tumbling to the mat! Soshnyanin takes a step backwards and waves Brooks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Soshnyanin lands a body shot.
Soshnyanin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brooks misses with the combination.
Brooks looks winded!
Soshnyanin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range nicely.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brooks.#T3#
Brooks tries to bum rush Soshnyanin with a series of wild strikes but Soshnyanin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Soshnyanin counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Brooks has been cut.
Brooks throws a sloppy body shot
and Soshnyanin counters with a body kick that stops Brooks in his tracks momentarily.
Soshnyanin scores with a shot to the body.
Whack! Soshnyanin lands a heavy head kick that drops Brooks. The ref tackles Soshnyanin to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Brooks was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: CAGED RAGE
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Soshnyanin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glass throws out a counter right but Soshnyanin avoids it with no problem.
Soshnyanin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glass on the side of the head.
Glass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Soshnyanin lands a nice shot that snaps Glass's head back.
Soshnyanin stuns Glass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soshnyanin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Glass will feel that in the morning.
Soshnyanin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glass under the eye.
Soshnyanin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torture rack in the buildup to the fight.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glass.#CUT#
It looks like Martin Glass has been cut.
Soshnyanin punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soshnyanin scores with a sloppy right hand. Glass should have avoided that one.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.#T1#
Soshnyanin with a nice cross.
Soshnyanin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soshnyanin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Soshnyanin slams his shin into Glass's torso.
Soshnyanin with a hook.
Soshnyanin loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
Soshnyanin throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
Soshnyanin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soshnyanin misses with a body shot.
Glass throws out a counter right but Soshnyanin avoids it with no problem.
Glass takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Soshnyanin lands a really nice looking cross but Glass seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soshnyanin, as that shot connected.
Soshnyanin works over Glass's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Glass is rocked!
Soshnyanin lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Glass up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Soshnyanin from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Glass's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Mazzini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soshnyanin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Soshnyanin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazzini swings for the body but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
Mazzini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzini scores with the left hand. Soshnyanin knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazzini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mazzini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.
Vito Mazzini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Mazzini - just one landing.
Mazzini throws out a loose jab but Soshnyanin uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Mazzini has managed to clinch.
Mazzini letting Soshnyanin take a breather here.
Soshnyanin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Mazzini can't get the takedown.
Mazzini wants to take the fight to the mat but Soshnyanin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Mazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soshnyanin slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soshnyanin.
Mazzini working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mazzini.
Mazzini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzini throws a punch but it's blocked by Soshnyanin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mazzini blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Soshnyanin breaks from the clinch.
Mazzini looks to land a left hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range nicely.
Soshnyanin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mazzini if he has to take too many more of those.
Mazzini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soshnyanin. #TD#
Mazzini looking to score a takedown here. Soshnyanin is defending well but Mazzini drives through and ends up in Soshnyanin's guard.
Soshnyanin is pulling down on Mazzini's head. It's preventing any offense from Mazzini, at least for the moment.
Mazzini trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Soshnyanin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzini trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini forces his way into half guard.
Mazzini is trying to control the action in half guard but Soshnyanin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soshnyanin is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Mazzini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soshnyanin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mazzini 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#
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soshnyanin tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mazzini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Soshnyanin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Mazzini is working for a submission of some sort.
Soshnyanin tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mazzini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mazzini prevents Soshnyanin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Mazzini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mazzini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soshnyanin circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Soshnyanin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazzini misses with a takedown attempt - Soshnyanin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mazzini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazzini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soshnyanin slips under a jab.
Soshnyanin throws a hook but Mazzini blocks it.
Mazzini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.
Mazzini fails to land the takedown.
Soshnyanin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mazzini connects with a right hand. Soshnyanin shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin looks for the body kick but Mazzini saw that one coming.
Soshnyanin dodges the punch combination from Mazzini.
Mazzini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soshnyanin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzini.
Soshnyanin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Mazzini blocks a leg kick.
Mazzini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soshnyanin. Soshnyanin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soshnyanin slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Soshnyanin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzini tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown but Soshnyanin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Mazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soshnyanin slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzini.
Mazzini misses with a left hand
and Soshnyanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viktor Soshnyanin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzini misses with a few strikes there.
Soshnyanin connects with a body shot that sends Mazzini's belly button to the back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soshnyanin. Mazzini shrugs it off though.
Soshnyanin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzini.
Mazzini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Soshnyanin looks to throw the jab but Mazzini is out of range.
Mazzini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soshnyanin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mazzini slips a jab from Soshnyanin.#T2#
Mazzini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soshnyanin.
Mazzini cracks Soshnyanin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin scores with a kick to the body.
Soshnyanin looks to land a right hand but Mazzini moved out of range.
Mazzini throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazzini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soshnyanin counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazzini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soshnyanin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Mazzini misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Soshnyanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazzini doesn't seem phased though.
Soshnyanin stuns Mazzini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazzini misses with the combination.
Mazzini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazzini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Soshnyanin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soshnyanin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soshnyanin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soshnyanin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soshnyanin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazzini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soshnyanin connects with a body shot that sends Mazzini's belly button to the back.
Mazzini slips a straight right by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick but Mazzini moves out of range.
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soshnyanin but Soshnyanin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy right hand but Mazzini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soshnyanin misses with a straight right.
Soshnyanin thows a body kick. Mazzini tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Soshnyanin swings for the body but Mazzini moves out of range.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there
enabling Mazzini to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soshnyanin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mazzini tries to clinch but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
Soshnyanin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soshnyanin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzini.
Soshnyanin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soshnyanin jabs Mazzini right on the nose. Mazzini blinks but takes it well.
Soshnyanin misses with a low kick.
Soshnyanin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mazzini will feel that in the morning.
Mazzini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soshnyanin throws a nice looking combination but Mazzini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazzini just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzini lands a jab.
Mazzini blocks a jab.
Soshnyanin stuffs the takedown.
Mazzini cracks Soshnyanin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mazzini slips a jab from Soshnyanin.
Mazzini throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soshnyanin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazzini tries a head kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin works Mazzini's body with a nice hook.
Mazzini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mazzini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soshnyanin.
Mazzini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazzini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Soshnyanin.
Mazzini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soshnyanin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin swings for the body but Mazzini moves out of range.
Soshnyanin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazzini's calf.
Mazzini shoots in but no luck this time.
Soshnyanin lands a nice shot that snaps Mazzini's head back. #ROC2#
Mazzini is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soshnyanin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Mazzini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Mazzini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soshnyanin misses with the body kick
and Mazzini counters with a stiff right hand.
Soshnyanin staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Soshnyanin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzini defending well as Soshnyanin loads up on a big left hand.
Mazzini looks to land a left hand but Soshnyanin moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Mazzini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soshnyanin was covering up waiting for the punch and Mazzini finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mazzini seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Soshnyanin is retaining full guard.
Soshnyanin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Soshnyanin 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##T2#
Soshnyanin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soshnyanin not doing much here.
Mazzini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soshnyanin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soshnyanin's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mazzini working for a choke but Soshnyanin is defending well.
Soshnyanin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mazzini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mazzini not allowing Soshnyanin to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Mazzini looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Soshnyanin fending off the submission attempt from Mazzini. #SUB#
Mazzini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soshnyanin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mazzini is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Soshnyanin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mazzini is hanging on to Soshnyanin's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Mazzini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soshnyanin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking for the choke from the back position but Soshnyanin is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Mazzini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vito Mazzini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Good leg kick by Soshnyanin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mazzini moves away from the strike by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin looks to land a right hand but Mazzini moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazzini.
Mazzini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soshnyanin manages to avoid it.
Soshnyanin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazzini.
Mazzini connects with a jab.
Soshnyanin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzini manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazzini misses with a looping right.
Soshnyanin misses with a looping left.
Mazzini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazzini's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazzini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Soshnyanin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soshnyanin scores with a push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soshnyanin.
Mazzini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzini checks the leg kick.
Mazzini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soshnyanin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mazzini misses with an uppercut.
Soshnyanin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazzini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazzini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soshnyanin counters with a stiff right hand.
Soshnyanin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzini.
Soshnyanin throws a fast counter high kick but Mazzini manages to duck under it in time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Soshnyanin cracks Mazzini with an open hand slap.
Mazzini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Soshnyanin blocks a jab.
A big left from Mazzini misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Soshnyanin.
Mazzini misses with a lunging right hand
and Soshnyanin counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Soshnyanin misses the target.
Mazzini appears to be looking for a big counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazzini checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Soshnyanin misses its intended target.
Soshnyanin looks to land a body kick but Mazzini moved away.
Mazzini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mazzini takes one to the chin there.
Mazzini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soshnyanin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzini was well out of range. Poor timing from Soshnyanin.
The crowd cheers as Mazzini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soshnyanin doesn't seem phased though.
Mazzini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soshnyanin counters with a nice leg kick.
Mazzini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazzini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soshnyanin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Mazzini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mazzini shoots and misses
and Soshnyanin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soshnyanin throws a solid leg kick but Mazzini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soshnyanin.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazzini. That snapped Soshnyanin's head back.
Soshnyanin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soshnyanin throws a nice head kick!
Soshnyanin moves out of range of the strikes.
Soshnyanin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazzini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soshnyanin.
Mazzini throws out a loose jab but Soshnyanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soshnyanin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzini swinging wildly here.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Mazzini throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soshnyanin lands with a straight right. Mazzini didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mazzini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Mazzini moves into range and clinches up with Soshnyanin.#BC2#
Soshnyanin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soshnyanin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soshnyanin slips a straight right by Mazzini.
Soshnyanin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mazzini misses with a straight right.
Soshnyanin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mazzini blocks it well.
Mazzini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Mazzini moves away and avoids it.
Mazzini avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soshnyanin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soshnyanin pinned against the cage. Soshnyanin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazzini lands the left hand.#CL#
Mazzini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mazzini lands a shoulder strike.
Soshnyanin lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzini struggles to land a body shot inside as Soshnyanin controls his hands.
Mazzini tries to throw a body punch but Soshnyanin avoids it by throwing Mazzini back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Soshnyanin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazzini sizes up Soshnyanin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soshnyanin ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzini.
Soshnyanin misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soshnyanin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazzini somewhat.#T1#
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mazzini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook. Mazzini ducked under it nicely.
Mazzini throws a big counter combination but Soshnyanin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Mazzini there.
Soshnyanin thumps Mazzini with a low kick.
Soshnyanin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Mazzini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Soshnyanin trying to control here.
Mazzini is pressing down on Soshnyanin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soshnyanin is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Mazzini is working for a submission of some sort.
Mazzini wants to take a breather but Soshnyanin is having none of it.
Mazzini is really struggling to control Soshnyanin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mazzini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soshnyanin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vito Mazzini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Soshnyanin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Soshnyanin is defending the position. #SUB#
Mazzini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Soshnyanin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mazzini.
Soshnyanin is in trouble now - Mazzini has advanced to mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mazzini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Soshnyanin is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mazzini locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Soshnyanin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Vito Mazzini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NO LIMITS
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Soshnyanin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vladovich's head.
Vladovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Soshnyanin.
Vladovich lands an overhand right.
Soshnyanin connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Soshnyanin misses.
Soshnyanin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soshnyanin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vladovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Soshnyanin misses.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soshnyanin slips under a jab.
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladovich.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soshnyanin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladovich.
Vladovich lands the left hand.
Soshnyanin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soshnyanin misses with a jab to the body
letting Vladovich counter with a right hand. #T1#
Soshnyanin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soshnyanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladovich.
Soshnyanin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soshnyanin connects with the punch.#CL#
Vladovich has closed the distance and engaged Soshnyanin in a clinch.
Vladovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vladovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vladovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vladovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin is working Vladovich over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vladovich.
Vladovich misses with the head strike.
Soshnyanin takes a shot to the head.
Soshnyanin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vladovich.
Vladovich can't find room to land a body shot as Soshnyanin controls the action.
Vladovich has a couple of punches blocked by Soshnyanin. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin lands a body punch.
Soshnyanin pushes Vladovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soshnyanin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soshnyanin tries to work over Vladovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soshnyanin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soshnyanin blocking some punches.
Soshnyanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Soshnyanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Soshnyanin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soshnyanin takes one on the button.
Soshnyanin throws a wild body kick that Vladovich sees coming a mile off.
Soshnyanin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vladovich doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Soshnyanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vladovich doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Soshnyanin.#T3#
Vladovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vladovich throws a series of punches but Soshnyanin avoids them all with ease.
Vladovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladovich is looking to counter punch.
Soshnyanin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vladovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin unleashes a big counter combination but Vladovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vladovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soshnyanin.
The fighters circling - Soshnyanin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soshnyanin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vladovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vladovich lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Soshnyanin lands a left and a right that send Vladovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Soshnyanin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Vladovich is rocked!
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!
Vladovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Vladovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soshnyanin lands a jab to Vladovich's midsection.
Soshnyanin feints and then cracks Vladovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vladovich down.
Jab from Soshnyanin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vladovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soshnyanin - the referee stops the clock and Vladovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soshnyanin. Vladovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Soshnyanin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Vladovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Soshnyanin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Vladovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: COLLISION COURSE
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Soshnyanin misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a shoot takedown. Soshnyanin fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruschewsky postures up in Soshnyanin's guard and throws a big left but Soshnyanin blocks it.
Soshnyanin controls Kruschewsky momentarily but Kruschewsky frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschewsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soshnyanin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschewsky throws a strike but Soshnyanin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Soshnyanin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soshnyanin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruschewsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Soshnyanin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschewsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschewsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soshnyanin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruschewsky is keeping the position for now.
Soshnyanin throws an elbow that misses. Kruschewsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soshnyanin's guard. Nice move by Kruschewsky!#REVB#
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruschewsky won't allow Soshnyanin to sweep him here.
Kruschewsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soshnyanin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kruschewsky 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.
Soshnyanin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky. #T3#
Kruschewsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soshnyanin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky stays in close to Soshnyanin's body and controls the position.
Kruschewsky trying to control but Soshnyanin is working from the bottom.
Kruschewsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soshnyanin has Kruschewsky pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruschewsky moves out of range as Soshnyanin strikes.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A low kick from Soshnyanin misses #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a shoot takedown. Soshnyanin fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruschewsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soshnyanin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruschewsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soshnyanin's head.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschewsky wants to control from the top but Soshnyanin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschewsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Kruschewsky 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#
Kruschewsky slips a jab from Soshnyanin.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Kruschewsky avoids a kick to the body.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soshnyanin misses with a wild combination.
Soshnyanin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschewsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Soshnyanin.
Kruschewsky slips under a jab.
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Soshnyanin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soshnyanin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes from guard but Soshnyanin blocks nicely.
Carlos Kruschewsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky looking to sit in guard and control but Soshnyanin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kruschewsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruschewsky is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kruschewsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschewsky works over Soshnyanin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruschewsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruschewsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruschewsky preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kruschewsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soshnyanin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruschewsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruschewsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soshnyanin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruschewsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Kruschewsky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kruschewsky misses with the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kruschewsky scores with punches from side control.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Soshnyanin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruschewsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soshnyanin keeps working.
Kruschewsky 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschewsky laying and praying for a moment but Soshnyanin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Soshnyanin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Kruschewsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Soshnyanin misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Kruschewsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruschewsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruschewsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Soshnyanin has momentary wrist control but Kruschewsky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruschewsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruschewsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruschewsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soshnyanin trying to keep a closed guard but Kruschewsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soshnyanin lands a high kick!
Soshnyanin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Soshnyanin.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Soshnyanin is predictable there #TD2#
so Kruschewsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruschewsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soshnyanin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Kruschewsky works over Soshnyanin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kruschewsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soshnyanin throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soshnyanin defends it well.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Soshnyanin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice straight punches there by Soshnyanin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soshnyanin.#T3#
Soshnyanin misses with a looping left.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soshnyanin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soshnyanin throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a single leg into guard. Soshnyanin didn't expect that.
Soshnyanin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky lands a couple of elbows.
Soshnyanin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruschewsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruschewsky stands up over Soshnyanin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruschewsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Soshnyanin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Soshnyanin misses the target.
Viktor Soshnyanin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soshnyanin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschewsky.
Soshnyanin throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschewsky is just out of range.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Soshnyanin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Soshnyanin.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Soshnyanin pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Kruschewsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruschewsky 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Kruschewsky!

Event: Total Destruction
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Mercy moves out of range as Soshnyanin strikes.
Soshnyanin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mercy misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soshnyanin.
Mercy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercy is looking for the big counter here.
Mercy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soshnyanin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Mercy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Soshnyanin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soshnyanin misses with a left hand
and Mercy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soshnyanin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soshnyanin connects with a leg kick. Mercy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Mercy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercy misses with a wild combination.
Mercy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soshnyanin throws a solid leg kick but Mercy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soshnyanin.
We've been told by Soshnyanin's head coaches at Torture rack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercy throws a front kick aimed at Soshnyanin's knee but Soshnyanin avoids it well.
Soshnyanin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soshnyanin throws a sloppy head kick and Mercy moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Mercy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soshnyanin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercy. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Soshnyanin.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Mercy misses.
Mercy avoids a kick to the body.
Soshnyanin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Waylon Mercy has been cut.
Mercy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercy. Soshnyanin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soshnyanin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soshnyanin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercy off the cage and back into range.
Mercy misses with a straight left.
Soshnyanin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mercy avoids it.
Soshnyanin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Soshnyanin misses.
Mercy is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Mercy lands with an uppercut that bounces Soshnyanin off the cage and back into range.
Soshnyanin misses the shot to the body.
Soshnyanin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Soshnyanin throws out a powerful jab.
Soshnyanin thuds a left hand into Mercy's body.
Soshnyanin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soshnyanin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soshnyanin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mercy's calf.
Mercy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soshnyanin circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Mercy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soshnyanin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mercy lands with an overhand left.
Mercy misses with a wild combination.
Soshnyanin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mercy cracks Soshnyanin with an open hand slap.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick that misses
and Mercy counters with a thumping low kick.
Mercy throws a combination that misses
and Soshnyanin counters with a straight right hand.
Mercy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soshnyanin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waylon Mercy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soshnyanin misses with a body shot.
Mercy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soshnyanin motions for Mercy to come forward. Soshnyanin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercy misses the target.
Soshnyanin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soshnyanin scores with a nice right hand.
Mercy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin throws a looping overhand right but Mercy ducks down to avoid it.
Mercy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soshnyanin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Mercy as he checks the leg kick.
Mercy throws a counter combo.
Soshnyanin missing with a left hand there. Mercy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Viktor Soshnyanin is winning the standup battle so far.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook
and Mercy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mercy throws a leg kick
and Soshnyanin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soshnyanin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mercy counters with a nice body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soshnyanin.
Mercy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soshnyanin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercy throws a leg kick
and Soshnyanin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soshnyanin swings for the body but Mercy moves out of range.
Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Soshnyanin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soshnyanin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercy can do to turn this around?
Soshnyanin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercy is looking to slow Soshnyanin down with leg kicks. #T2#
Mercy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy throws a right hand that misses
and Soshnyanin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soshnyanin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercy throws a good cross that connects.
Soshnyanin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soshnyanin.
Mercy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soshnyanin throws a shot from downtown. Mercy moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Mercy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soshnyanin misses with a body shot.
Soshnyanin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMercy.
Soshnyanin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercy circles away quickly and effectively.
Mercy cracks Soshnyanin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soshnyanin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercy was well out of range. Poor timing from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin misses with the body kick
letting Mercy counter with a right hand.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that half lands.
Soshnyanin looks for the body kick but Mercy saw that one coming.
Soshnyanin throws a nice looking combination but Mercy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waylon Mercy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Soshnyanin wants to slow Mercy down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercy tried to score with a low kick but Soshnyanin checks it.
Soshnyanin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Soshnyanin looks to throw the jab but Mercy is out of range.
Mercy unleashes a big counter combination but Soshnyanin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercy is just out of range.
Soshnyanin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soshnyanin misses with a body shot.
Soshnyanin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercy unleashes a big counter combination but Soshnyanin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good shot there by Soshnyanin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Soshnyanin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waylon Mercy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soshnyanin feints and then cracks Mercy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercy down.
Mercy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mercy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soshnyanin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Soshnyanin.
Mercy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soshnyanin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mercy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Soshnyanin has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercy lands with a hook. Soshnyanin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soshnyanin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Soshnyanin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercy is out of range and Soshnyanin settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Mercy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soshnyanin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soshnyanin connects with a looping right hand.
Soshnyanin misses with a body shot.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercy is just out of range.
Soshnyanin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soshnyanin doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercy throws a sloppy head kick and Soshnyanin moves out of range easily.
Soshnyanin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Mercy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Soshnyanin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercy is just out of range.
Mercy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercy throws out a loose jab but Soshnyanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soshnyanin misses with a kick to the body.
Mercy moves out of range of the body kick from Soshnyanin.
A nice side step and Mercy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Soshnyanin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soshnyanin.
Mercy throws a sloppy head kick and Soshnyanin moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Soshnyanin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soshnyanin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mercy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Mercy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soshnyanin doesn't seem bothered though.
Soshnyanin misses with a kick to the body.
Soshnyanin throws the kick towards the body but Mercy avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mercy, right into the meat.
Soshnyanin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mercy to counter with a crisp jab.
Waylon Mercy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soshnyanin throws a looping overhand right but Mercy ducks down to avoid it.
Mercy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soshnyanin.
Mercy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Soshnyanin. #T4#
Mercy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercy misses with an uppercut
and Soshnyanin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soshnyanin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soshnyanin throws a lazy head kick
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soshnyanin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soshnyanin slips a straight right by Mercy.
Soshnyanin scores with the left hand. Mercy knows he should have avoided that one.
Soshnyanin checks a leg kick.
Soshnyanin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waylon Mercy.
Well Soshnyanin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Soshnyanin!

Event: Generation X treme
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Soshnyanin connects with a high kick.
A leg kick checked by Dyer.
Dyer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dyer misses with a double jab
letting Soshnyanin counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Dyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soshnyanin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Soshnyanin coming out on top.
Dyer misses with a low kick.
Soshnyanin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dyer if he has to take too many more of those.
Dyer misses with a head kick.
Dyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Soshnyanin avoids the body shot from Dyer.
Good leg kick by Dyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dyer throws a leg kick which misses Soshnyanin's front leg but catches the back leg as Soshnyanin tries to avoid it.
Tom Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Soshnyanin lands a right hook to the body.
Soshnyanin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Dyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soshnyanin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soshnyanin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses.
Soshnyanin thuds his right hand into Dyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Dyer is rocked!
A low kick from Dyer is predictable there
and Soshnyanin counters with a big left hand that crumples Dyer! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Soshnyanin!

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