Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Marinov misses with a double jab.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marinov lands a head kick. Pichushkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Marinov looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Pichushkin instigates a clinch.
Pichushkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marinov cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Marinov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pichushkin closes the distance and pushes Marinov back into the cage.
Marinov digs a right hand into Pichushkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pichushkin's gas tank.
Pichushkin digs a right hand underneath Marinov's ribcage. Marinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Marinov lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov tries a body shot but Pichushkin blocks it.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as Marinov throws knees to the body.
Marinov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Marinov.
Marinov lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Pichushkin forces Marinov back against the cage and clinches.
Marinov landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pichushkin tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin looks winded!
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marinov.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Marinov and Pichushkin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Marinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emil Marinov!
A very excited looking Emil Marinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Combate 11: Severini vs. Zan
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Yaj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Pichushkin.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Pichushkin rushes Yaj and presses him up against the cage.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
Pichushkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Yaj lands a body punch.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pichushkin looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. #T1#
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj tries to work over Pichushkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj lands a shot to the body.
Yaj digs a right hand into Pichushkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pichushkin's gas tank.
Yaj is leaning against Pichushkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Yaj lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Yaj on the inside. #ROC#Pichushkin is rocked!
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pichushkin to his knees! Yaj keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Yaj!
A victorious Pat Yaj thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pichushkin but Pichushkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Pichushkin instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Pichushkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pichushkin stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pichushkin pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Pichushkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pichushkin pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Pichushkin as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin. #T2#
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pichushkin prevents it.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pichushkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pichushkin connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pichushkin - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pichushkin. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz. #CL2#
Pichushkin closes the distance and clinches.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Pichushkin lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.#T3#
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pichushkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pichushkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz is trying to drag Pichushkin to the mat but Pichushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pichushkin pulls his leg out and moves away. #KD2#
Pichushkin throws a left that rocks Cruz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pichushkin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cruz regain composure! #ROC2#Cruz 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!#SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Pichushkin tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz wants to control but Pichushkin postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz'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##CL2#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Pichushkin is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pichushkin down to the mat. Pichushkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Pichushkin clinches with his opponent.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Pichushkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pichushkin after a bit of a struggle.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pichushkin smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Pichushkin has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Good body shot from Pichushkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz is trying to drag Pichushkin to the mat but Pichushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
A short uppercut from Pichushkin.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pichushkin uses from the top position. #SU2#
Pichushkin stands up and waves to Cruz to follow him. #T2##CL2#
Pichushkin pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
Pichushkin gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a body punch.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pichushkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside. #TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Cruz is working an open guard so Pichushkin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Pichushkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Cruz fails to pull guard. #T3#
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz. #TD#
Cruz wants the takedown. Pichushkin is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pichushkin's guard against the cage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Pichushkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pichushkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Pichushkin wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position. #SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pichushkin is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Pichushkin pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
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!#SUB2#
Pichushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Pichushkin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pichushkin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Pichushkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Pichushkin lands.#CL2#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pichushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pichushkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pichushkin throws a nice head kick!
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pichushkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pichushkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Ricardo Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Pichushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Pichushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pichushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!#SUB2#
Pichushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexander Pichushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pichushkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pichushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Cruz is working Pichushkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pichushkin wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Pichushkin keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Pichushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pichushkin has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
Ricardo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cruz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pichushkin is trying to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Saades moves into range and clinches up with Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades wants to break free but Pichushkin has control.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
Saades with a nice calf kick.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichushkin as he jumps to the side.
As Saades tries to get set, Pichushkin tries to push him back and clinch up but Saades manages to avoid the attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saades tests Pichushkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saades throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades shoots in but Pichushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Pichushkin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Saades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Saades slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Pichushkin gets caught napping as Saades dives in and scores a takedown. Pichushkin manages to retain guard.
Pichushkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saades puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichushkin trying to control but Saades postures up.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saades is controlling the pace.
Pichushkin is holding on to half guard well.
Saades thows a huge punch but Pichushkin dodges it nicely. #T2#
Pichushkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saades looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Saades defends easily.
Pichushkin has Saades pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pichushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saades is one step ahead there.
Saades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Saades trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saades passes into half guard.
Saades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pichushkin keeps working.
Saades throwing shots but Pichushkin is blocking nicely.
Saades trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Saades stands up and beckons Pichushkin to join him on the feet.
Saades darts in looking for a takedown but Pichushkin gets double underhooks and turns Saades into the cage.
We've been informed that Saades has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
Saades misses with a right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pichushkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saades, pushing him back against the cage.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades tries for a takedown but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks.
Saades fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pichushkin gets underhooks to prevent Saades's takedown attempt.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Saades.
Pichushkin cracks Saades with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the side of Saades's head.
Pichushkin lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin avoids the elbow strike from Saades, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Saades.
Saades misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Saades breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Pichushkin rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pichushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Pichushkin pushes Saades up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saades - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saades tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Saades pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Pichushkin gets to his feet - Saades follows without any prompting. #CL#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.#T1#
Saades blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a hook to the body.
Saades is breathing heavily.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as Saades throws knees to the body.
Saades tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Pichushkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saades can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Saades tries to pull guard but Pichushkin won't allow it.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Saades taking a breather.
Saades blocks a body shot from Pichushkin. #BC2#
Saades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.#T2#
Pichushkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saades.
Saades avoids the head kick by Pichushkin.
Saades lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pichushkin throws a solid leg kick but Saades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pichushkin.#CL#
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pichushkin to keep the fight standing.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saades.
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Saades successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pichushkin has Saades in his guard.#REVB#
Pichushkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Pichushkin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but Saades is defending it quite comfortably.
Saades tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
Pichushkin drops an elbow to the side of Saades's head. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pichushkin looks to land a strike but Saades avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Saades avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Saades is trying to control the position but Pichushkin postures up.
Pichushkin is looking to stand up but Saades won't let him.
Saades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Pichushkin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pichushkin tries to bum rush Saades with a series of wild strikes but Saades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pichushkin tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
Pichushkin throws a head kick but Saades moves out of range.
Saades misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Saades lands a head kick! #CL2#
Saades rushes Pichushkin and presses him up against the cage.
Saades controlling the action here for a moment.
Saades blocking some punches.
Pichushkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades blocks a body shot from Pichushkin. #BC2#
Saades breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pichushkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Saades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saades or perhaps it was just good defense by Pichushkin, which made it look bad.
Saades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
Saades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichushkin misses with a two punch combination.
Saades fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pichushkin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saades is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
Pichushkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades can't get the takedown.
Saades trying to control the position but instead, Pichushkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saades into the cage.
Saades is trying to maintain a safe position but Pichushkin gets an underhook and turns Saades into the cage.
Saades seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin has Saades pressed against the cage, preventing Saades from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Pichushkin.
Saades wants to get back to striking at distance but Pichushkin won't allow it. #T3#
Saades blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pichushkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Saades lands a body punch.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin digs a right hand underneath Saades's ribcage. Saades let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saades wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pichushkin to keep the fight standing.
Pichushkin gets through Saades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Octavio Saades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Saades.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pichushkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn 724
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pichushkin has managed to clinch.
Read tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Pichushkin.
Still in the clinch, Read scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Read blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Read makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin pushes Read back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Read. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.#T1#
Pichushkin tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Pichushkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Read is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Read on the inside.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Read tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pichushkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read lands an uppercut.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pichushkin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pichushkin lands with a right to the head.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Read is trying to pull guard but Pichushkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Read.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pichushkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pichushkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Read. #TD#
Read jumps into guard, dragging Pichushkin to the mat.
Read keeping full guard, as Pichushkin tries to pass. #T3##SU2#
Pichushkin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pichushkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Read on the side of the head.#KD2#
Pichushkin connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Read to the floor! Pichushkin dives in looking for the finish!
Pichushkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Read!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin cracks Read with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 718
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin scores with a leg kick.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Voronin throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin looks to land a combination but Voronin avoids it well. #KD2#
Voronin drops Pichushkin with a beautiful combination! Pichushkin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Voronin is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voronin connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Pichushkin is rocked!
Voronin connects with a solid leg kick.
Pichushkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Voronin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Pichushkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Voronin throws a body kick.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voronin.
Voronin lands with a nice body punch.
Pichushkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.
Voronin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pichushkin needs to keep his hands up - Voronin had a free shot at his head there.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily. #T1#
Voronin throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Pichushkin crashing down! Pichushkin tries to stagger back to his feet but Voronin just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Pichushkin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Voronin!
A victorious Andriy Voronin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades looks for a takedown but Pichushkin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Pichushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Pichushkin drives through and clinches with Saades against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Saades blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch. #TD#
Saades pulls Pichushkin into guard. #SUB2#
Pichushkin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pichushkin has Saades in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pichushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pichushkin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saades stacks Pichushkin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saades!
Saades tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pichushkin's legs.
Pichushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saades off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Pichushkin has got one arm under Saades's chin. This could be trouble... Saades trying to control the other hand but Pichushkin gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Saades has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Pichushkin moves into range and clinches up with Rockwell .
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rockwell . #BC2#
Rockwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockwell feints and then cracks Pichushkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pichushkin down.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockwell throws a shot to the body.
Pichushkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pichushkin!
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rockwell ! #T1#
A lazy body kick from Rockwell #CL#
and Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockwell 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Rockwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rockwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Rockwell lands a body punch.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
Still in the clinch, Pichushkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Rockwell tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Rockwell back against the cage.
Pichushkin tries to work over Rockwell 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pichushkin controls his hands. #BC2#
Rockwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Rockwell .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pichushkin!
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy head kick and Rockwell moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin tries to clinch there but Rockwell circles away.
Pichushkin wants to clinch.#T3#
Rockwell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pichushkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rockwell lands with a cross.
Pichushkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockwell .
Rockwell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockwell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pichushkin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rockwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockwell connects with a crisp jab.
Rockwell lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Pichushkin is rocked!
Pichushkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rockwell .
Oh Pichushkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockwell drops Pichushkin with a huge uppercut! Pichushkin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rockwell is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich scores with a push kick.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Mikhasevich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Mikhasevich throws a push kick but Pichushkin slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage. #CL2#
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikhasevich, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.#BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
Pichushkin wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Pichushkin is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Pichushkin gets a clinch.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich is stalling here.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin letting Mikhasevich take a breather here.#T2#
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pichushkin as Mikhasevich tries to tie him up.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pichushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin misses with some punches. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pichushkin drives through and clinches with Mikhasevich against the cage.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards. #T3#
Pichushkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich gets through Pichushkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Pichushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich pushes Pichushkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich tries to break free but Pichushkin pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhasevich trying to land knees to the body.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mikhasevich cracks Pichushkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pichushkin cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Mikhasevich leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Pichushkin lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich leaning against his opponent.
Mikhasevich looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich gets through Pichushkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin has Mikhasevich pressed against the cage, preventing Mikhasevich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pichushkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich taking a breather. #T2#
Mikhasevich is struggling to control the position.
Pichushkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
Mikhasevich stalling in the clinch.
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhasevich gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pichushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pichushkin or not.
Mikhasevich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mikhasevich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mikhasevich is leaning against Pichushkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Mikhasevich taking a breather.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich stalling in the clinch but Pichushkin improves position.
Mikhasevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Mikhasevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich looking to throw knees to the head but Pichushkin is blocking nicely.
Mikhasevich tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Mikhasevich back against the cage.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Mikhasevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Mikhasevich back against the cage.
Pichushkin cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich stalling against the cage. #TD#
Mikhasevich jumps guard and drags Pichushkin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mikhasevich pulls Pichushkin in close to prevent any damage.
Pichushkin wanted to stand there but Mikhasevich had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pichushkin wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mikhasevich rushes Pichushkin and presses him up against the cage.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich trying to stall but Pichushkin improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
A short left from Pichushkin. #T1#
Mikhasevich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mikhasevich lands an elbow that stopped Pichushkin in his tracks for a moment.
Pichushkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich tries to stall but Pichushkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Pichushkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich stalls.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Mikhasevich doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Pichushkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pichushkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin. #T2#
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pichushkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
Pichushkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mikhasevich is looking to land body kicks.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhasevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pichushkin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mikhasevich. #T3#
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich throws out a powerful jab.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily. #T4#
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich looks for the body kick but Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Pichushkin moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Pichushkin moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Mikhasevich with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin checks a low kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin throws a lazy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Pichushkin forces Mikhasevich back against the cage and clinches.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pichushkin 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup throws a series of punches but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Jab from Cup.#CL#
Cup tries to keep at a distance but Pichushkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin works on Cup's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Cup lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin is working hard here to advance position.
Pichushkin moves into full guard.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pichushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pichushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cup drops back looking for a leg! Pichushkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pichushkin manages to kick Cup off! Cup jumps back into Pichushkin's guard.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pichushkin keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass.
Cup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pichushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pichushkin working a defensive guard here.
Pichushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Pichushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cup defends it easily.
Cup forces his way into half guard.
Pichushkin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cup's back!#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Pichushkin has his arm under Cup's chin here. Game over son! Pichushkin squeezes tightly and Cup is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Pichushkin!
After winning the bout, Alexander Pichushkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Blue Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

Event: Syn 687 Point vs Alzheimer
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1#
Davidyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pichushkin's hands.
Pichushkin throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Davidyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davidyan scores with a body shot.
Davidyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davidyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pichushkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Davidyan.
Nice shot by Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Davidyan scores with a nice head shot.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Davidyan. #T1#
A combination from Pichushkin does no damage.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidyan.
The crowd cheers as Davidyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pichushkin doesn't seem phased though.
Davidyan is looking to slow Pichushkin down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Davidyan lands but Pichushkin takes it in his stride.
Davidyan tests Pichushkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidyan blocks the body kick.
Pichushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidyan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davidyan misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin misses with a combination
and Davidyan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pichushkin throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Davidyan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davidyan cracks Pichushkin with a good jab.
Davidyan scores with a body shot. #T2#
Davidyan moves out of range of the body kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Davidyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davidyan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pichushkin throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Davidyan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pichushkin has time to react.
Davidyan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pichushkin has time to react.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses
enabling Davidyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davidyan dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Davidyan throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin is looking for the big counter here.
Pichushkin misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Davidyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the body.
Davidyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pichushkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Davidyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Davidyan cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Davidyan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pichushkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davidyan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A nice combination there by Pichushkin. #CUT2#
It looks like Gurgen Davidyan has been cut.
A solid body kick from Davidyan.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidyan.
Davidyan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body kick there by Davidyan.
Pichushkin looks to land a combination but Davidyan avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davidyan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davidyan throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Davidyan catches Pichushkin right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Davidyan does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davidyan, as that shot connected. #T4#
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
Davidyan avoids the head kick by Pichushkin.
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pichushkin. That did some damage!
Pichushkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidyan can pounce on him.
Pichushkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Davidyan.
Davidyan sizes up Pichushkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davidyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pichushkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Davidyan gets a clinch.
Davidyan lands a right hand.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Davidyan.
Pichushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pichushkin controls his hands.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gurgen Davidyan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pichushkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Davidyan lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
Pichushkin walks into a straight right hand from Davidyan.
Pichushkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Davidyan clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidyan.
Davidyan presses Pichushkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davidyan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses
letting Davidyan counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Davidyan.
Davidyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pichushkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davidyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pichushkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidyan finds it's way round the side to connect with Pichushkin's head. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
enabling Davidyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Davidyan scores with a kick to the body.
Davidyan lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidyan.
Pichushkin walks into a straight right hand from Davidyan.
Davidyan thumps Pichushkin with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pichushkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davidyan - the referee stops the clock and Pichushkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davidyan. Pichushkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davidyan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davidyan scores with a nice strike.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidyan.
Davidyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pichushkin under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidyan throws out a powerful jab.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Davidyan digs a good body shot into Pichushkin's ribs.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin looks for the body kick but Davidyan saw that one coming.
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Pichushkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pichushkin is breathing heavily.#CL#
Pichushkin gets tackled into the cage by Davidyan. Davidyan maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
Davidyan tries to work over Pichushkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidyan.
Davidyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Nice body punch from Davidyan - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Davidyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Davidyan cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Davidyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Davidyan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davidyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pichushkin can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Davidyan scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pichushkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davidyan - the referee stops the clock and Pichushkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davidyan. Pichushkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pichushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davidyan is looking to clinch but Pichushkin is avoiding it.
Davidyan catches Pichushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pichushkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidyan.#T4#
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Davidyan avoids them all with ease.
Davidyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davidyan moves out of range of the body kick.
Pichushkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidyan finds it's way round the side to connect with Pichushkin's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davidyan, as that shot connected.
Davidyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Pichushkin tries to keep at a distance but Davidyan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Davidyan lands a body shot.
Pichushkin tries to work over Davidyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davidyan prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidyan.
Pichushkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurgen Davidyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gurgen Davidyan's cut.
That's time! Davidyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Davidyan. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick there by Davidyan.
Pichushkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davidyan to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from Davidyan.
That kick from Davidyan tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davidyan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pichushkin throws a right hand that Davidyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidyan also avoids with ease.
Pichushkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davidyan.
Pichushkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pichushkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Pichushkin. Those never looked like landing.
Davidyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pichushkin circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davidyan counters with a leg kick.
Davidyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head.#CL#
Davidyan rushes Pichushkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the head.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Davidyan lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pichushkin controls his hands.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Davidyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to work over Davidyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Davidyan blocking some punches.
Davidyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Davidyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Davidyan.
Pichushkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Pichushkin blocks it.
Davidyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidyan lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan. #BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Davidyan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pichushkin just manages to avoid it.
Davidyan lands with a kick to the temple. Pichushkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Davidyan lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidyan avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidyan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidyan.
Pichushkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidyan. Davidyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Pichushkin wants to land a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range.
Davidyan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pichushkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Davidyan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pichushkin on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Davidyan.
Pichushkin tries to move into range but Davidyan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davidyan scores with a jab to the body.
Davidyan throws the kick towards the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Davidyan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pichushkin's hands.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin throws a combination that misses
and Davidyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pichushkin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davidyan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidyan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gurgen Davidyan made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn 682 Magufuli vs Whymer
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Cain throws a head kick that misses.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
Pichushkin works over Cain's head and body with a nice combination.
Cain tries to clinch up but Pichushkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Cain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Cain throws a body kick.
Cain throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain thumps Pichushkin with a low kick.
Cain throws a push kick but Pichushkin slaps the foot to one side.
Cain dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pichushkin.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Cain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cain has knocked Pichushkin down with a huge combo! Cain steps away and waves a wobbly Pichushkin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pichushkin is rocked!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pichushkin enables Cain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pichushkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Can Cain finish him?
Cain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pichushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cain defends it easily.#T1#
Cain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pichushkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Cain won't allow Pichushkin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pichushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet. #SUB2#
Pichushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pichushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pichushkin 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#
Cain keeping hold of Pichushkin's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Cain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pichushkin is working away from the top position though.
Pichushkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cain's thigh. Cain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cain is looking to stand up but Pichushkin isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Cain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cain working a defensive guard here.
Cain wants to sweep here but Pichushkin controlling him for the moment.
Cain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pichushkin. #SUB#
Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pichushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pichushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cain wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pichushkin is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pichushkin.
Cain wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pichushkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though.
Cain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cain is trying to maintain the position but Pichushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pichushkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cain manages to get to full guard.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sea Level Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cain connects with a leg kick. Pichushkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cain is looking to land body kicks.
Pichushkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pichushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Cain.
Cain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily.
Pichushkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Cain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pichushkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cain.
Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pichushkin backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain throws a head kick that misses.
Cain wants to land a leg kick but Pichushkin is out of range.
Cain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pichushkin defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin. #T1#
Pichushkin closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cain out cold! Cain corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Pichushkin!
A relieved looking Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Pichushkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pichushkin stuffs the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Joe blocks the low kick.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Joe connects with a jab.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Joe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a combination that misses
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Joe takes the fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Joe blocks it. #BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe moves out of range as Pichushkin throws a body kick.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Joe misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Joe to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Joe just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Pichushkin!
Our winner, Alexander Pichushkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Hepple vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Pichushkin cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a combination
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Pichushkin counters with a body kick that stops Steel in his tracks momentarily.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Pichushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin throws a nice head kick!
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pichushkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to circle away but Pichushkin has him pinned against the cage.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Steel.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Steel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steel postures up.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet. #SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pichushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pichushkin's guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Pichushkin has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Steel content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Pichushkin tries to improve his position but Steel has taken his back! Steel has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pichushkin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel pushes Pichushkin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
An intense looking James Steel took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.

Event: EFC Chaelsson vs Mcpherson
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Pichushkin takes a swing at Del Oeste's ribcage but misses.
Del Oeste misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Oeste lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
A big right from Del Oeste misses.
Pichushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
and Del Oeste counters with a low kick, right behind Pichushkin 's knee.
Pichushkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Del Oeste darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin is holding on to half guard well.
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Del Oeste has control of the leg.
Pichushkin trying to hold on to Del Oeste's head to control him but Del Oeste postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Oeste prevents Pichushkin from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Del Oeste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Oeste seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pichushkin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Oeste pulls his head out easily.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Oeste trying to control from half guard but Pichushkin is working away.
Pichushkin is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pichushkin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Oeste takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Del Oeste is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pichushkin wants to improve his position but Del Oeste is controlling well. #SUB2#
Del Oeste 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.
Pichushkin manages to get to full guard.
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pichushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB2#
Del Oeste drops back looking for a leg! Pichushkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pichushkin manages to kick Del Oeste off! Del Oeste jumps back into Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Del Oeste is in trouble now - Pichushkin has advanced to mount!
Del Oeste really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Pichushkin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pichushkin landing punches.
Del Oeste has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pichushkin avoids the attempt from Del Oeste to control.#T4#
Pichushkin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Del Oeste sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Del Oeste's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Oeste is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pichushkin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Oeste tries to get to full guard but Pichushkin has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pichushkin thows a huge punch but Del Oeste dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Del Oeste will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Del Oeste drops his hands momentarily and Pichushkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Del Oeste fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin avoids it really well and circles away.
As Del Oeste looks to move away, Pichushkin throws a big counter combo but Del Oeste just gets out of the way.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Del Oeste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Oeste misses with a looping left.
Del Oeste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pichushkin. Pichushkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Oeste.#TD2#
Del Oeste scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Del Oeste has control of the leg. #T1#
Nice strikes from Del Oeste there. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Del Oeste eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Del Oeste keeps him under control.
Pichushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pichushkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Oeste's head.
Del Oeste moves into full guard.
Pichushkin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB2#
Del Oeste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Oeste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pichushkin lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pichushkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Oeste's head.#T4#
Pichushkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Pichushkin pushes his legs off easily.
Pichushkin pushing down on Del Oeste's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Del Oeste is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pichushkin lands a nice short elbow.
Del Oeste wants to improve his position but Pichushkin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Del Oeste will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Del Oeste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Oeste flicks out a counter leg kick but Pichushkin steps away.
A lazy left from Del Oeste finds it's target.
A left lands for Del Oeste.
Del Oeste tries to clinch but Pichushkin is having none of it.
Pichushkin is looking to land body kicks.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Oeste dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Oeste.
Ryan Del Oeste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin lands a head kick!
Del Oeste swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin. #T1#
Del Oeste has a takedown stuffed.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Del Oeste stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Del Oeste gets the takedown into side control.
Del Oeste is working Pichushkin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pichushkin regains half guard.
Pichushkin gets full guard.
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Pichushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Pichushkin has his foot on Del Oeste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Oeste works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Oeste passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pichushkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pichushkin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Del Oeste tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Del Oeste tries for a kimura but Pichushkin is defending well. #T3#
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep.
Ryan Del Oeste has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pichushkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pichushkin trying to hold on to Del Oeste's head to control him but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Del Oeste is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is trying to work for a kimura but Pichushkin is defending well.
Pichushkin is looking to improve his position.
Ryan Del Oeste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Oeste is keen to just control but Pichushkin is a slippery customer.
Pichushkin trying to control but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Oeste is looking to take a break and control but Pichushkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is looking for a kimura but Pichushkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Oeste to get the leverage.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Oeste missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pichushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Del Oeste scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Del Oeste.
I've got Del Oeste 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: EFC Izmir vs Dorn
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Pichushkin works McNamara's body with a nice hook.
McNamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McNamara.
Pichushkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from McNamara misses.
Pichushkin looks to throw a body kick
and McNamara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
McNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
McNamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
McNamara misses with a looping left.
McNamara lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by McNamara.
We've been informed that Pichushkin 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.
McNamara scores with a jab.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin jabs at McNamara's body.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
McNamara lands with a cross.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
McNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNamara checks a leg kick.
McNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Padraig McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pichushkin takes one on the button.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
McNamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Pichushkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara wants to get back to full guard.
McNamara is pressing down on Pichushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pichushkin passes into half guard. #T2#
McNamara is pressing down on Pichushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin advances position into side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McNamara is looking to regain half guard here but Pichushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Pichushkin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McNamara is avoiding damage well.
Pichushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
Pichushkin cracks McNamara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McNamara tries to improve position but can't.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pichushkin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
McNamara is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McNamara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McNamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
McNamara doesn't have the hooks in and Pichushkin manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pichushkin has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pichushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin passes into half guard. #T4#
McNamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Pichushkin is nestled in close to McNamara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McNamara tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
McNamara is working hard here to advance position.
Pichushkin working over McNamara with some ground and pound. McNamara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
McNamara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pichushkin uses it to pass to side control.
McNamara is looking to regain half guard here but Pichushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McNamara throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. McNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
McNamara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pichushkin's waist but Pichushkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNamara off to one side. #CL2#
Pichushkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pichushkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
McNamara misses with a punch to the body.
McNamara lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
McNamara prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
A body shot lands from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as McNamara controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with some punches. #T1#
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Pichushkin jumps into guard, dragging McNamara to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pichushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
McNamara working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily.
Pichushkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB#
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pichushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McNamara actively working from the bottom here.
Pichushkin is trying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Pichushkin seems content to control.
Pichushkin moves into full mount! McNamara won't be happy about that!
McNamara working to try and regain half guard.
Pichushkin dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara is desperately trying to improve his position but Pichushkin has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Pichushkin cracks McNamara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pichushkin lands with some strikes.
McNamara is squirming around, avoiding Pichushkin's attempts to control the action.
Pichushkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNamara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McNamara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McNamara can't escape the position.
Pichushkin landing punches.
Pichushkin with the ground and pound from mount.
Pichushkin wants to control the pace but McNamara is squirming around nicely.
Pichushkin looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
McNamara is looking to improve his position but Pichushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
McNamara gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pichushkin to get the leverage.
McNamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
Pichushkin is really stuck here. #SUB#
Pichushkin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McNamara.
Pichushkin wants to escape the position.
McNamara throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
McNamara working for a choke but Pichushkin is defending well.
McNamara controlling well, preventing Pichushkin from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNamara throws out the jab.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
McNamara defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pichushkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
McNamara throws a head kick that misses
and Pichushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McNamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
It looked like McNamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNamara fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Pichushkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McNamara working aggressively here.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt.
McNamara cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
McNamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
McNamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pichushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pichushkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pichushkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Padraig McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Pichushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNamara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNamara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB2#
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Pichushkin has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
McNamara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pichushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McNamara off and has taken his back!
McNamara takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McNamara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
McNamara looking for subs from the bottom but Pichushkin mounts him!
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Pichushkin tries to control but McNamara wriggling away.
Pichushkin lands a big shot there that rocks McNamara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McNamara is trying desperately to improve position.
Pichushkin landing strikes from the mount and McNamara is in trouble!
Pichushkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pichushkin lands a big elbow.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara is bucking up trying to escape but Pichushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Pichushkin.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
McNamara is rocked!
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh McNamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin controlling the pace for now.
McNamara is bucking up trying to escape but Pichushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McNamara takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pichushkin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Padraig McNamara had this to say: 'yooo!!! How do you say "I'm sad" in ur own native language?'.

Event: EFC Ladd vs Pato
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Cane lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Cane.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
We've been hearing reports that Pichushkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pichushkin defends it well.#T1#
Pichushkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Pichushkin there.
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Pichushkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.#T2#
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Cane lands a jab to Pichushkin's midsection.
Pichushkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin walks into a left hand.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Cane throws a jab when Pichushkin was well out of range.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Pichushkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pichushkin is in Cane's guard.#SUB2#
Cane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pichushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pichushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Pichushkin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane has Pichushkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Pichushkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pichushkin trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Pichushkin works over Cane with some ground and pound from guard.
Pichushkin stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cane has Pichushkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pichushkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Pichushkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cane is aware though and is defending well.
Pichushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Cane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pichushkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cane has picked Pichushkin up and slammed him! Pichushkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Cane manages to pass to side control!
Cane working the body and head with strikes.
Cane landing strikes.
Pichushkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cane scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Cane seems to be working for a kimura but Pichushkin defends the submission attempt.
Cane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pichushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.#TD2#
Cane drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Cane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pichushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cane has managed to get both his arms back between Pichushkin's legs - danger averted.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cane connects with a couple of short punches.
Cane won't allow Pichushkin to sweep him here.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is getting worse.
Cane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.#ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pichushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
Jeez, Alexander Pichushkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Pichushkin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stewart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stewart scrambles back to his feet.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pichushkin!
Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pichushkin to see if he's OK.
Pichushkin gets back to half guard.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Pichushkin trying to control from the bottom.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pichushkin has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart prevents Pichushkin from improving his position.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Pichushkin is working away.
Pichushkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Stewart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Pichushkin is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Pichushkin is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Pichushkin won't allow it.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pichushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Pichushkin defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pichushkin's head.
Stewart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pichushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pichushkin controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart passes into half guard.
Stewart is looking to pass Pichushkin's guard but actually Pichushkin recovers to full guard.
Pichushkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pichushkin won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Pichushkin controlling him for the moment.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pichushkin connects with a body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pichushkin off to one side.
A nice side step and Stewart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stewart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stewart dips to his left and cracks Pichushkin with an uppercut!
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Stewart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin shoots in and drives through. Stewart sprawls well.
Pichushkin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Pichushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pichushkin is able to avoid easily.
Stewart lands a body shot.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pichushkin connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Stewart tries to clinch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Pichushkin takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart throws a jab when Pichushkin was well out of range.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stewart! But no joy.
Pichushkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stewart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stewart throws a low kick but Pichushkin avoids it.
Stewart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pichushkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pichushkin scores with a jab. Stewart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pichushkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pichushkin scores with a hook.
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 Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Pichushkin cracks Stewart with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pichushkin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stewart uses it to pass to side control.
Stewart working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart gets to mount! Pichushkin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pichushkin can't escape the position.
Stewart scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pichushkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Stewart working over Pichushkin with some ground and pound. Pichushkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stewart is keen to just control but Pichushkin is a slippery customer.
Stewart passes to full mount!
Stewart looking to finish Pichushkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pichushkin!#ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Stewart trying to control but Pichushkin is having none of it.
Pichushkin is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Pichushkin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Stewart looking to break Pichushkin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pichushkin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stewart will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Stewart working for a choke but Pichushkin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Pichushkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stewart.
Stewart landing with strikes.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stewart. #T3#
Stewart punishes Pichushkin with strikes from the back mount.
The referee is taking a good look at Pichushkin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stewart!
Oh Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart not allowing Pichushkin to control his hands.
Pichushkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart punches Pichushkin on the ear.
Pichushkin tries to roll but Stewart sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stewart's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stewart drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Pichushkin is in real trouble here! Stewart lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Stewart is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Fujiwara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujiwara misses.
Fujiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujiwara blocks a leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujiwara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the leg kick from Pichushkin.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Pichushkin avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Pichushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Pichushkin.#T1#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Pichushkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Fujiwara's guard.
Pichushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Pichushkin postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
Pichushkin won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fujiwara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Pichushkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pichushkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pichushkin passes Fujiwara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fujiwara gets full guard.
Pichushkin being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Pichushkin looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Pichushkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fujiwara has picked Pichushkin up and slammed him! Pichushkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Fujiwara manages to pass to side control!
Fujiwara wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pichushkin keeps working.
Pichushkin tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara scores with punches from side control.
Fujiwara trying to control the position but Pichushkin is working away. #T3#
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Pichushkin is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fujiwara working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fujiwara cracks Pichushkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pichushkin is looking to reverse the position.
Pichushkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fujiwara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fujiwara lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pichushkin trying to control here. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujiwara pulls his head out easily.
Fujiwara is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujiwara winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Pichushkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujiwara lands strikes from half guard.
Pichushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujiwara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujiwaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujiwara doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
A little jabbing left from Fujiwara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin misses with a leg kick
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander Pichushkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a combination. Fujiwara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fujiwara tries to move into range but Pichushkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Pichushkin misses with a straight left. #TD#
Pichushkin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fujiwara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pichushkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yoshi Fujiwara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fujiwara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pichushkin 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.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Pichushkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujiwara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujiwara manages to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pichushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Pichushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fujiwara gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pichushkin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pichushkin defends it easily.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pichushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fujiwara working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily.
Pichushkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pichushkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara thuds a left hand into Pichushkin's body.
Pichushkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujiwara.
Pichushkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Pichushkin. That snapped Fujiwara's head back.
Fujiwara lands a body shot.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Fujiwara's head back.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujiwara misses the target.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
It seemed like Fujiwara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Fujiwara misses. #T2#
Pichushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fujiwara walks into a straight right hand from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Pichushkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujiwara at a distance.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
An attempted straight right counter from Pichushkin misses the target.
Fujiwara walks into a straight right hand from Pichushkin.
Fujiwara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin thows a leg kick but Fujiwara checks it
letting Fujiwara counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target. #T3#
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fujiwara.
Pichushkin throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Fujiwara throws a jab when Pichushkin was well out of range.
Fujiwara slips a jab and a cross from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pichushkin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujiwara on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujiwara's guard now, I'm sure.
Fujiwara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pichushkin's guard. #REVB#
Fujiwara pushes down on Pichushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pichushkin trying to control from the bottom.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujiwara is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Fujiwara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Fujiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pichushkin is refusing to be controlled, as Fujiwara sits in half guard.
Pichushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alexander Pichushkin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Pichushkin has wrist control.
Fujiwara is working Pichushkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara trying to control but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pichushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Pichushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujiwara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pichushkin working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pichushkin has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fujiwara passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Pichushkin tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pichushkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Fujiwara gets to mount! Pichushkin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pichushkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Pichushkin is working hard here to advance position.
Fujiwara cracks Pichushkin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Fujiwara unloading with bombs!
Pichushkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Fujiwara working the ground and pound effectively.
Pichushkin tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Pichushkin is in a horrible position here. Fujiwara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fujiwara lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Fujiwara looking to finish Pichushkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pichushkin!
Oh Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujiwara postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pichushkin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pichushkin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara is the new middleweight champion!

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Pichushkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stewart is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pichushkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pichushkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart won't allow Pichushkin to pass to mount.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pichushkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin trying to mount his opponent but Stewart defends it.
Stewart tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
Pichushkin working over Stewart with some ground and pound. Stewart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Pichushkin prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Stewart looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pichushkin has picked Stewart up and slammed him! Stewart can't keep hold of the triangle and Pichushkin manages to pass to side control!
Stewart is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julius Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pichushkin lands some shots froms side control.
Stewart is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Stewart stops Pichushkin from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Pichushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stewart, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pichushkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Pichushkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pichushkin defends well.
Pichushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pichushkin is looking to advance position but Stewart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Stewart dominating with strikes here.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Stewart landing shots from mount.
Pichushkin working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart lands a heavy elbow.
Stewart avoids the attempt from Pichushkin to control.
Stewart scoring with strikes but Pichushkin is staying in there.
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 Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pichushkin misses with a right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Pichushkin's belly button to the back.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pichushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart looks for the body kick but Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Pichushkin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart checks a low kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin stuffs the takedown.
Pichushkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin throws a front kick aimed at Stewart's knee but Stewart avoids it well.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Stewart.#T2#
Stewart throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Pichushkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stewart sprawls well initially but Pichushkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Pichushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pichushkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stewart has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stewart is desperately trying to improve his position but Pichushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexander Pichushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Stewart tries to improve his position but Pichushkin has taken his back! Pichushkin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stewart tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pichushkin pushes Stewart away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 266
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Payton slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Payton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick
and Payton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a nice strike.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Pichushkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Pichushkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pichushkin tests Payton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payton scores with a nice head shot.
Payton lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton misses with a body shot.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Payton right on the button with a cross.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Payton looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin cracks Payton with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Payton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Pichushkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payton is out of range and Pichushkin settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Payton misses its target.
Jab by Payton.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Payton moved out of range nicely.
Payton lands with an uppercut that bounces Pichushkin off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pichushkin misses the body punch
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Payton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Payton has Pichushkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pichushkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton has Pichushkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pichushkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payton tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin.
Payton can't break the clinch.
Pichushkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a body punch.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Pichushkin controls his hands.
Pichushkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Pichushkin drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing that Payton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Payton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pichushkin has locked up a guillotine! Pichushkin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Payton is holding on here and Pichushkin must be using up a lot of energy. Payton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pichushkin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 258
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pichushkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Locke.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the head.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pichushkin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a good cross that connects.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLocke.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a two punch combination.
Pichushkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Locke finds it's way through Pichushkin's defenses.
Nice jab there from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Pichushkin with that takedown attempt.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Pichushkin throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke lands a nice hook to Pichushkin's body. Pichushkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin cracks Locke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin lands with a right hand.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke slips under a jab.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pichushkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Pichushkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pichushkin with a body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin lands with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Locke misses.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Locke lands a head shot.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
It looked like Pichushkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pichushkin.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Locke. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin cracks Locke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
Pichushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Locke. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Locke.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Locke tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Locke's head.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pichushkin, right into the meat.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke slips a jab and a cross from Pichushkin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pichushkin is defended easily by Locke.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Locke moved away.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pichushkin looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the body
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Locke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pichushkin has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Locke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Pichushkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a two punch combo.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Pichushkin sees coming a mile off.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pichushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Locke slams his shin into Pichushkin's torso.
Pichushkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Pichushkin only half commits.
Locke throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range. #T4#
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Locke lands with a cross.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pichushkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke scores with a body shot.
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Locke's head.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Nice cross by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. #T1#
Pichushkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke 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.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke throws a series of strikes that have Pichushkin backpedaling.
Locke cracks Pichushkin with an open hand slap.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Pichushkin darts in looking for a takedown but Locke gets double underhooks and turns Pichushkin into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Locke's head backwards.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Pichushkin - just one landing. #T3##CL2#
Locke clinches up with Pichushkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pichushkin is keeping busy.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Pichushkin.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Pichushkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pichushkin jumps guard and drags Locke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Pichushkin trying to control the position.
Locke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pichushkin working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily. #SUB#
Pichushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.
Pichushkin trying to control the position. #SUB#
Pichushkin working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
A very excited looking Alexander Pichushkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 252
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Seinfeld walks into a straight right hand from Pichushkin.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut.
Seinfeld catches Pichushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pichushkin digs a good body shot into Seinfeld's ribs.
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seinfeld as he jumps to the side.
Seinfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin tries to move into range but Seinfeld moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seinfeld's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Seinfeld duly obliges.
Seinfeld wants to clinch.
Pichushkin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seinfeld lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seinfeld. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Pichushkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seinfeld throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Seinfeld staying out of range there.
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seinfeld as he jumps to the side.
Seinfeld lands a leg kick that knocks Pichushkin off balance momentarily.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jerome Seinfeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seinfeld fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pichushkin checks it well.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Seinfeld moved out of range nicely.
Seinfeld slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Seinfeld takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seinfeld feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pichushkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pichushkin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Seinfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seinfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin swings widly with a right hand
and Seinfeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seinfeld lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Seinfeld 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Pichushkin there.
Seinfeld scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pichushkin.
Seinfeld scores with a nice head shot.
Pichushkin connects with a jab.
Seinfeld avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
A little feinted left hand from Seinfeld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Pichushkin.
Seinfeld moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin punishes Seinfeld's body with a nice straight punch.
Seinfeld throws a body kick that misses.
It looks like Seinfeld has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seinfeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Seinfeld was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seinfeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pichushkin scores with a nice strike.
Seinfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3##TD2#
Pichushkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pichushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Seinfeld is retaining full guard.
Pichushkin passes into half guard.
Seinfeld tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Seinfeld looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pichushkin is keen to just control but Seinfeld is a slippery customer.
Seinfeld is trying to control but Pichushkin passes into side control!
Seinfeld can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seinfeld knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Seinfeld tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pichushkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pichushkin throws an elbow but Seinfeld slips to the side and avoids it well.
Seinfeld is looking to regain half guard here but Pichushkin keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Pichushkin tries for a kimura but Seinfeld is defending well. #SUB2#
Pichushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Seinfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Seinfeld lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pichushkin's sensitive parts.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
It looked like Seinfeld was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seinfeld.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Seinfeld misses
and Pichushkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Seinfeld throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pichushkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld throws a big shot that misses.
Seinfeld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin scores with a punch to the head.
Seinfeld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Seinfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Seinfeld misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Seinfeld throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seinfeld counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pichushkin's knee momentarily.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Seinfeld.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick
letting Seinfeld counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seinfeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Pichushkin both land. Nice combination.
Seinfeld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pichushkin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick but Pichushkin checks it.
Seinfeld misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seinfeld. #T2#
Pichushkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Seinfeld misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Seinfeld blocks it.
Seinfeld scoring well with a low kick there.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Seinfeld's head but Seinfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seinfeld is looking to clinch.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut
and Seinfeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Seinfeld tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seinfeld fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Seinfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld lands a body punch.
Seinfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
Seinfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Seinfeld blocks it.
Seinfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seinfeld tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Seinfeld misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Pichushkin pulls Seinfeld into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Pichushkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seinfeld is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seinfeld defends well.#SUB#
Seinfeld has gone for a leg lock! Pichushkin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seinfeld's guard.#REVB#
Seinfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seinfeld keeping full guard, as Pichushkin tries to pass.
Pichushkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Seinfeld keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Seinfeld is trying to control the position but Pichushkin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pichushkin thuds a left hand into Seinfeld's body.
Pichushkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seinfeld slips a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Seinfeld avoids it easily.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Seinfeld is out of range.
Seinfeld throwing a counter right hand but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Seinfeld moves forwards but Pichushkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pichushkin tries to bum rush Seinfeld with a series of wild strikes but Seinfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pichushkin stuns Seinfeld with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pichushkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pichushkin drops his hands momentarily and Seinfeld takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seinfeld scores with a leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a good cross that connects.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pichushkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seinfeld with a body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Seinfeld.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Pichushkin throws a hook but Seinfeld avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seinfeld. Pichushkin shrugs it off though.
Seinfeld throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Seinfeld takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pichushkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seinfeld wants to land a leg kick but Pichushkin is out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Seinfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Seinfeld lands a head shot.
Pichushkin connects with the punch.
Seinfeld throws a head kick that half lands.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seinfeld!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seinfeld checks a leg kick.
Seinfeld tried to counter with a leg kick but Pichushkin avoided it.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Seinfeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
Seinfeld throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pichushkin avoids it.#T2#
Seinfeld tried to score with a low kick but Pichushkin checks it.
Pichushkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seinfeld cracks Pichushkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pichushkin throws a shot to the body.
Seinfeld looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Pichushkin gets the takedown into side control.
Seinfeld struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pichushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seinfeld, who protects the arm well.
Pichushkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seinfeld is trying to control Pichushkin's posture but Pichushkin avoids it. #SUB2#
Pichushkin swings around for an armbar but Seinfeld sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pichushkin's guard.#T3#
Pichushkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pichushkin working for a triangle but Seinfeld defends it easily.
Seinfeld throws a big right hand that misses.
Seinfeld is pushing down on Pichushkin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pichushkin is fighting to maintain full guard but Seinfeld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seinfeld works his way into full mount!
Pichushkin tries to hold on but Seinfeld postures up.#SUB#
Seinfeld is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pichushkin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pichushkin!
Jerome Seinfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pichushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seinfeld gets full guard.
Pichushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pichushkin trying to control but Seinfeld is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Seinfeld looking for a guillotine here but Pichushkin defends easily.
Pichushkin wants to control from the top but Seinfeld keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#734 FannyP vs Heimendahl
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fda throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
A bone on bone clash there as Fda blocks the leg kick.
Fda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fda slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Nice body punch from Fda.
Some bone on bone action there as Pichushkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fda throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin is looking for a counter combo.
Fda misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Fda scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fda throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range. #T1#
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Fda scores with a one two! Pichushkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fda lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
Fda takes one to the chin there.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fda was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Fda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Fda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pichushkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Pichushkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Fda wants to pass the guard but Pichushkin is keeping the position.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda passes Pichushkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fda is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Fda eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin gets full guard.
Fda trying to control but Pichushkin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pichushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Fda wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Pichushkin trying to control the position. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pichushkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fda slips nicely into half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Fda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fda is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pichushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pichushkin has his foot on Fda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pichushkin has his foot on Fda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fda works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Fda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pichushkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Chris Fda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
Fda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Fda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Fda throws a big shot that misses.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fda.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Fda scores with a jab. Pichushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fda avoids the punch easily.
Fda misses the jab.
Nice cross by Fda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fda scores with a jab to the head.
Fda misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fda pinned against the cage. Fda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Pichushkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fda momentarily.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Pichushkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fda misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fda.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Fda.
Fda misses with a hook.
Pichushkin throwing a counter right hand but Fda manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin tests Fda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fda.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Nice takedown defense from Fda. No joy for Pichushkin on that attempt. #T2#
Fda throws the kick towards the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fda to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fda throws out the jab.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Fda digs a good hook to Pichushkin's body.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pichushkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Fda slips the punch.
Fda throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Fda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fda wants to slow Pichushkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Fda moves out of range.
Fda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fda swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Fda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pichushkin.#T3#
Fda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pichushkin.
Fda is looking to land body kicks.
Fda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pichushkin's hands.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Fda moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Fda blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Fda.
Fda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Fda moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
It looked like Pichushkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fda thuds a left hand into Pichushkin's body.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pichushkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fda's corner calls for a 1-2. Fda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Fda.#T4#
Fda lands a right hook to the body.
Fda throws a big shot that misses.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Pichushkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Fda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
Pichushkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fda.
A big left from Fda misses.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Fda tries to work over Pichushkin's front leg with a kick but Pichushkin checks it.
Fda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fda staying out of range there.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Pichushkin.
Fda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pichushkin on the side of the head.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin defending well as Fda loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
Fda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Fda.
Fda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin lands with a good body shot.
Pichushkin tests Fda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin tries to score with a low kick but Fda moves his leg out of the way.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin walks into a jab.
Pichushkin with a nice cross.#T1#
Fda missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Fda with a hook.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fda was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Fda moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Fda lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fda lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fda! But no joy.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Fda.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pichushkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fda throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fda throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Fda tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Fda saw that one coming.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Fda lands.
Fda scores with a hook to the body. Pichushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Fda. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Fda throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pichushkin stuns Fda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Fda moved away.#T3#
Pichushkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fda circles away quickly and effectively.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin tries to move into range but Fda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pichushkin walks into a straight right hand from Fda.
Pichushkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fda with a nice cross.
Chris Fda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Pichushkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Fda.
Pichushkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pichushkin throws a solid leg kick but Fda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pichushkin.
Fda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fda throws a push kick but Pichushkin slaps the foot to one side.
Fda scores with a jab. Pichushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Fda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fda lands a really nice looking cross but Pichushkin seems unphased.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Fda swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Fda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Fda.
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pichushkin defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fda lands a front kick.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda with the counter takedown but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Pichushkin.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fda misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pichushkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fda 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.
Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Fda feints the counter takedown.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fda just misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick which misses Fda's front leg but catches the back leg as Fda tries to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fda avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Fda's head but Fda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin slips under a jab from Fda.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Fda throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin checks a low kick from Fda.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Pichushkin connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown but Fda shows good takedown defense.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
Pichushkin connects with a right hand. Fda shakes it off.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick which misses Fda's front leg but catches the back leg as Fda tries to avoid it.
Fda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pichushkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pichushkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Fda sprawls well. He's pushed Pichushkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fda throws a hook but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Fda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Fda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pichushkin defends it well.
Fda works Pichushkin's body with a nice hook.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fda.
Fda moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Pichushkin connects with the punch.
No joy there for Pichushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Fda staying out of range there.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fda throws out the jab.
Fda throws a hook but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Pichushkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Fda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fda.
Pichushkin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pichushkin throws out a powerful jab.
Pichushkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Fda blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Fda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Fda moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Fda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fda fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Pichushkin.
Fda throws a hook but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Fda moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Fda slips the punch.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fda circles away quickly and effectively.
And Fda responds with a good body kick, but Pichushkin manages to step out the way in time.
Fda misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Fda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fda swinging wildly here.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Fda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fda lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Fda throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the head.
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pichushkin takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Fda on that attempt.
Pichushkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pichushkin lands with a straight right. Fda didn't see that one coming.
Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fda.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fda can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pichushkin doesn't seem phased though.
Fda throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Fda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
Fda misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin looks for a takedown but Fda sprawls well.#T1#
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Fda.
Pichushkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Pichushkin gets caught napping as Fda dives in and scores a takedown. Pichushkin manages to retain guard.
Fda wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Fda is pushing down on Pichushkin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pichushkin is fighting to maintain full guard but Fda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Fda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pichushkin trying to control here. #T2##SUB2#
Fda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Fda 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.
Pichushkin trying to hold on to Fda's head to control him but Fda postures up.
Fda trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pichushkin controls Fda momentarily but Fda frees himself. #SUB2#
Fda drops back looking for a leg! Pichushkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pichushkin manages to kick Fda off! Fda jumps back into Pichushkin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin controls Fda momentarily but Fda frees himself.
Fda wants to pass the guard but Pichushkin is keeping the position.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Fda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pichushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fda has managed to get both his arms back between Pichushkin's legs - danger averted.
Fda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pichushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fda has managed to get both his arms back between Pichushkin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Fda defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fda slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Fda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin attempts a counter takedown but Fda avoids it well and moves away.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
Fda motions for Pichushkin to come forward. Fda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fda lands the left hand.
Fda moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Fda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pichushkin counters with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin jabs Fda right on the nose. Fda blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pichushkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Fda, which made it look bad.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander Pichushkin is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pichushkin.
Nice straight punches there by Fda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fda.
Pichushkin shoots for a takedown but Fda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fda's head backwards.
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fda closes the distance and clinches up with Pichushkin, looking for a takedown. Fda pushes Pichushkin against the cage but Pichushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
Fda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pichushkin cracks Fda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Fda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fda lands with a hook. Pichushkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fda counters with a low kick, right behind Pichushkin 's knee.
Pichushkin swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Fda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Fda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pichushkin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fda, into his guard. #REVR#
Fda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Fda looking to control but Pichushkin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but Fda is defending it quite comfortably.
Pichushkin is taking a breather. Fda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pichushkin is working away from the top position though.
Pichushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pichushkin is trying to control. Fda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura but Fda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pichushkin to get the leverage.
Fda trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pichushkin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pichushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Fda defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Fda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Pichushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Pichushkin cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole misses with an uppercut
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pichushkin.
Cole misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Pichushkin down.
Cole tests Pichushkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.#T1#
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Pichushkin. Pichushkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole slips under a jab.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin connects with the punch.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Pichushkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Cole appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.
Cole moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Cole cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pichushkin.
Cole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Pichushkin gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Cole slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Cole takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Cole looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Pichushkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Pichushkin.
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the nose.
Pichushkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Pichushkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Cole blocks the low kick.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pichushkin's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole is in close to Pichushkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Pichushkin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cole has passed into half guard!
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pichushkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cole misses.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pichushkin manages to circle out of the way.
Cole throws a low kick but Pichushkin avoids it.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pichushkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pichushkin.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pichushkin can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pichushkin has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Cole working over Pichushkin with some ground and pound. Pichushkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pichushkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cole 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.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Cole trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichushkin taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cole working Pichushkin over with strikes.
Cole lands a big elbow - Pichushkin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 227
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates misses with a low kick.
Yates swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin scores with a nice strike.
Yates throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yates takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Yates throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates scores with a decent looking hook.
Pichushkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yates in his tracks.
Yates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Yates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yates.
Yates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin scores with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pichushkin misses with the head strike. #TD#
Pichushkin jumps guard.
Pichushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pichushkin looking to control but Yates passes into half guard.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Yates keeps him under control.#T2#
Pichushkin trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Pichushkin actively working from the bottom here.
Pichushkin is trying to maintain the position but Yates is very close to passing his half guard.
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Yates has control of the leg.
Yates sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pichushkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pichushkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pichushkin working for submissions but it's allowed Yates to get to half guard.
Pichushkin trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pichushkin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yates manages to pass to mount!
Yates avoids the attempt from Pichushkin to control.
Pichushkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Yates has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harrison Yates will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yates scores with a nice head shot.
Yates throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Yates misses.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yates doesn't seem phased though.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yates doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin walks into a stiff left hand from Yates.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin defending well as Yates loads up on a big left hand.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Yates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.#T1#
Yates throws a low kick, looking for Pichushkin's leg but Pichushkin calmly moves out of range.
Yates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Yates throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yates lands a nice looking body kick.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yates! But no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
Yates throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Yates throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pichushkin.
Yates misses with a head kick.
Yates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yates on the side of the head.
Pichushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Yates.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yates throws a low kick, looking for Pichushkin's leg but Pichushkin calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Yates.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Pichushkin throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Yates throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
A left lands for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Yates.#TD#
Pichushkin looking to score a takedown here. Yates is defending well but Pichushkin drives through and ends up in Yates's guard.
Yates keeping full guard, as Pichushkin tries to pass.
Pichushkin stays in close to Yates's body and controls the position.
Pichushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yates swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Pichushkin working some strikes from top position.
Pichushkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Yates is adopting a defensive guard.
Pichushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yates is pulling down on Pichushkin's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pichushkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Pichushkin digs a good hook to Yates's body.
Yates scores with a nice body kick.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yates turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pichushkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yates is out of range and Pichushkin settles back down.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yates circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the head.
Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.
Pichushkin misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yates.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Yates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yates scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pichushkin in his tracks.
Yates scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yates misses the jab.
Pichushkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yates throws a big shot that misses.
Yates with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pichushkin scores with a jab. Yates acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yates misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Yates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Yates.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Yates.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
Yates plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yates misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Pichushkin misses the target.
Yates walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pichushkin is defended easily by Yates.
Yates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Pichushkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Pichushkin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pichushkin lands in his opponent's guard.
Yates pulls Pichushkin in to control the position.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Pichushkin wants to pass the guard but Yates is keeping the position.
Pichushkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pichushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Pichushkin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yates regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pichushkin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Pichushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Pichushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.
Yates tries to get to full guard but Pichushkin has control of the leg.
Yates is controlling Pichushkin's trapped leg to prevent Pichushkin from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yates is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Yates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pichushkin is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pichushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yates wants to clinch.
Yates moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
Pichushkin works over Yates's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Harrison Yates just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yates.
Yates blocks a jab.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Yates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pichushkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yates's sensitive parts.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Yates is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pichushkin with a body shot.
Yates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Pichushkin - just one landing.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Yates throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin catches Yates with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yates.
Yates avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Yates blocks it.#CL2#
Yates darts in and clinches Pichushkin up against the cage.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pichushkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yates lands an elbow that stopped Pichushkin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin pushes Yates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pichushkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike. #TD#
Pichushkin drags the fight down to the ground.
Yates slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Yates defends easily. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yates defends well.
Pichushkin wants to control but Yates passes easily into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin moves into full guard.
Alexander Pichushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pichushkin seems keen to control Yates's posture.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yates sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pichushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates misses with a looping left.
Yates digs a good hook to Pichushkin's body.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
Pichushkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin had his way with Harrison Yates in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Pichushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Yates.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
It seemed like Yates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yates 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.
Yates lands a head kick. Pichushkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Pichushkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Yates throws a hook but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Pichushkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Yates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin lands with a nice combination. Yates backs away looking to recover.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Yates should have avoided that one.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Yates. #T1#
The fighters circling - Yates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pichushkin feints and then cracks Yates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yates down.
Good exchange - Pichushkin coming out on top.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Yates was well out of range.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Yates backs away, Pichushkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yates lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yates throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Yates looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Yates has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pichushkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Yates walks into a stiff left hand from Pichushkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates throws an off balance right hand
and Yates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yates looks to clinch
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Yates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Yates misses with a straight right.
Yates ducks right into an uppercut from Pichushkin.
A big left from Yates misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yates.
Pichushkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yates throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin 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.
Yates connects with a high kick.
Pichushkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Yates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yates with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
Yates throws out a counter right but Pichushkin avoids it with no problem.
Yates moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Yates moves away from the strike by Pichushkin. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Yates lands a leg kick that knocks Pichushkin off balance momentarily.
Yates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yates.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Pichushkin misses its target.
Yates is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pichushkin throws out a powerful jab.
Pichushkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the head.
Yates slips under a jab.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin throws a hook but Seinfeld blocks it.
Pichushkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Seinfeld.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Seinfeld sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seinfeld.
Seinfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin checks a low kick from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld connects with a looping right hand.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Seinfeld scores with a punch to the head.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pichushkin scores with a jab. Seinfeld acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Seinfeld misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seinfeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld scores with a one two! Pichushkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Pichushkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seinfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Seinfeld ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Seinfeld moves away and avoids it.
Pichushkin misses the body punch
and Seinfeld counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Seinfeld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seinfeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seinfeld.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Seinfeld.
Pichushkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seinfeld moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seinfeld throws a front kick aimed at Pichushkin's knee but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Pichushkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Seinfeld is wise to it.
Pichushkin dips to his left and cracks Seinfeld with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seinfeld lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seinfeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Seinfeld avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Seinfeld counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Seinfeld slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Seinfeld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin scores with a nice right hand.
Pichushkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seinfeld on the side of the head.
Seinfeld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seinfeld lands a nice shot to the body.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seinfeld throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pichushkin.
Seinfeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seinfeld misses with a lunging right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seinfeld keeps Pichushkin at a distance using the push kick.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seinfeld doesn't manage to clinch there - Pichushkin circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Seinfeld there.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seinfeld had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Seinfeld moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seinfeld throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Seinfeld.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seinfeld manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Seinfeld counters with a left and a right that stings Pichushkin.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Seinfeld slips the punch.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Seinfeld connects with the punch.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Seinfeld.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Seinfeld throws a big counter combination but Pichushkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Pichushkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seinfeld moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Seinfeld's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. #T4#
Pichushkin with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Seinfeld misses the target.
Seinfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin motions for Seinfeld to come forward. Pichushkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Seinfeld avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin thumps Seinfeld with a low kick.
Seinfeld slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seinfeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pichushkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pichushkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Seinfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Pichushkin. That snapped Seinfeld's head back.
Pichushkin connects with a single shot there.
Seinfeld lunges at Pichushkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pichushkin's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Seinfeld ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld scores with a leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Seinfeld was well out of range.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seinfeld throws a counter high kick but Pichushkin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Seinfeld avoids it easily.
Seinfeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seinfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seinfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seinfeld but Seinfeld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot by Seinfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Seinfeld's body. Seinfeld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Pichushkin looks for a takedown but Seinfeld sprawls well.
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Seinfeld scores with the left hand. Pichushkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Seinfeld saw that one coming.
Seinfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
An inside leg kick from Pichushkin misses.
Seinfeld throwing a counter right hand but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Jab from Seinfeld.
Pichushkin lands a head shot.#CL#
Seinfeld moves into the clinch successfully.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seinfeld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Seinfeld.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Seinfeld controls his hands. #BC#
Seinfeld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Seinfeld lands with a hook. Pichushkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seinfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seinfeld throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seinfeld slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Seinfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seinfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Seinfeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Seinfeld.
Nice body kick from Seinfeld.
Pichushkin scores with a leg kick.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seinfeld slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin sizes up Seinfeld with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Pichushkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seinfeld misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pichushkin! But no joy.
Seinfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Seinfeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seinfeld swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the body
and Seinfeld counters with a nice body shot.
Seinfeld closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seinfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Pichushkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seinfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pichushkin! But no joy.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seinfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seinfeld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pichushkin misses with a right hand
and Seinfeld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Seinfeld misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seinfeld misses with a hook.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seinfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seinfeld is able to avoid easily.
Seinfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seinfeld swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seinfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Seinfeld slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seinfeld swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Seinfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Seinfeld takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin cracks Seinfeld with an open hand slap.#CL#
Seinfeld clinches with his opponent.
Seinfeld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Pichushkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Seinfeld clinches up with Pichushkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Pichushkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seinfeld backwards.
Pichushkin gets through Seinfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Seinfeld controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seinfeld backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seinfeld has had enough of the clinch but Pichushkin keeps him there for the moment.
Seinfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pichushkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pichushkin. #T1#
Seinfeld scores with a hook to the body. Pichushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seinfeld.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Seinfeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pichushkin.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick from Seinfeld lands but Pichushkin takes it in his stride.
Seinfeld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Seinfeld is out of range.
The fighters circling - Seinfeld throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seinfeld staying out of range there.
Seinfeld appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seinfeld blocks a jab.
Seinfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a right hand
and Seinfeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Seinfeld throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the body kick from Seinfeld.
Pichushkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Seinfeld is out of range.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Seinfeld moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Seinfeld.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Seinfeld blocks the low kick.
Seinfeld cracks Pichushkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seinfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin wants to slow Seinfeld down by chopping away at his legs.
Pichushkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seinfeld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pichushkin cracks the inside of Seinfeld's front leg.
Pichushkin walks into a left hand. #T3#
Pichushkin works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Seinfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.
A good leg kick by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pichushkin drops his hands momentarily and Seinfeld takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pichushkin cracks Seinfeld with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seinfeld cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Pichushkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pichushkin clobbers Seinfeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seinfeld but Seinfeld pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Pichushkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seinfeld throws a hook but Pichushkin blocks it.
Pichushkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Pichushkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pichushkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seinfeld lands an overhand right.
Seinfeld lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pichushkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pichushkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seinfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seinfeld comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seinfeld scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A slow jab from Seinfeld misses its intended target.
Pichushkin is looking for the big counter here.
Seinfeld throws a chopping leg kick but Pichushkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Seinfeld. Those never looked like landing.
Pichushkin lands with a nice body punch.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the body.
Seinfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Seinfeld slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seinfeld looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Seinfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Seinfeld counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Seinfeld's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seinfeld throws a big counter combination but Pichushkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Seinfeld throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Pichushkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seinfeld throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Seinfeld takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Seinfeld ducked under it nicely.
Seinfeld feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pichushkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Pichushkin backs away, Seinfeld returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot
and Seinfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pichushkin scores with a hook to the body. Seinfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seinfeld defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seinfeld.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Seinfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Pichushkin.
Seinfeld moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seinfeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.#T2#
Seinfeld misses with a lunging right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin walks into a stiff left hand from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pichushkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
Seinfeld takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seinfeld blocks a jab.
Seinfeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pichushkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seinfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin works Seinfeld's body with a nice hook.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seinfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seinfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seinfeld cracks Pichushkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pichushkin thumps Seinfeld with a low kick.
Seinfeld lands a really nice looking cross but Pichushkin seems unphased.
Seinfeld misses with a hook.#T3#
Seinfeld throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Seinfeld is just out of range.
Pichushkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seinfeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Pichushkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seinfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pichushkin.
Seinfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seinfeld misses with a body shot
and Seinfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seinfeld cracks Pichushkin with a good jab.
Seinfeld slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Seinfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
Seinfeld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seinfeld moves away.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seinfeld avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seinfeld lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Seinfeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Seinfeld's head but Seinfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seinfeld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Seinfeld avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seinfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld lands a nice shot to the body.
Seinfeld ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerome Seinfeld's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Seinfeld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch
and Seinfeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Pichushkin - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Pichushkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick which misses Pichushkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Pichushkin tries to avoid it.
Seinfeld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Seinfeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Seinfeld wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pichushkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Seinfeld.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seinfeld blocks a jab.#T1#
Seinfeld throws out a powerful jab.
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Seinfeld.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pichushkin, as that shot connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seinfeld. Pichushkin shrugs it off though.
Seinfeld misses with a straight right.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Seinfeld right on the button with a cross.
Pichushkin stuns Seinfeld with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seinfeld paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seinfeld looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pichushkin cracks Seinfeld with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Seinfeld moves out of range.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Seinfeld slips the punch.
Seinfeld ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
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!
Seinfeld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Seinfeld's shoulder, as Seinfeld tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin throws a low kick but Seinfeld avoids it.
Seinfeld connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pichushkin's hands.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Seinfeld avoids them all with ease.
Seinfeld tried to counter with a leg kick but Pichushkin avoided it.
Seinfeld moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Seinfeld lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pichushkin takes a step back to recover.
Seinfeld ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Seinfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin throws a right hand that Seinfeld ducks under and follows up with a left that Seinfeld also avoids with ease.
Pichushkin misses with a combination
and Seinfeld makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pichushkin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Seinfeld catches Pichushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seinfeld lands a body shot.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Seinfeld blocks it.#T3#
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld throws a leg kick but Pichushkin checks it.
Seinfeld tries to clinch up but Pichushkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Seinfeld throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Seinfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Seinfeld's head but Seinfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Seinfeld moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld lands a jab to the nose.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Seinfeld's ribcage but misses.
Seinfeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seinfeld. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jerome Seinfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Seinfeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seinfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seinfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Seinfeld misses with a hook
and Seinfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Seinfeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin jabs Seinfeld right on the nose. Seinfeld blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Pichushkin both land. Nice combination.
Pichushkin checks the leg kick.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pichushkin checks a low kick from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seinfeld.
Nice straight punches there by Seinfeld. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seinfeld.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Iwoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
Iwoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iwoba lunges at Pichushkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pichushkin's hand.
Iwoba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iwoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Iwoba moved out of range.
Pichushkin cracks the inside of Iwoba's front leg.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Pichushkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pichushkin 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.
Iwoba throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin unleashes a big counter combination but Iwoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Iwoba lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iwoba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Iwoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Pichushkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin thuds a left hand into Iwoba's body.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pichushkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.#CL#
Iwoba moves into range and clinches up with Pichushkin.
Iwoba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Iwoba lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Iwoba. #T2#
Iwoba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iwoba lands a right hand.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Iwoba.
Nice body punch from Iwoba - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Iwoba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iwoba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iwoba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Iwoba fails to land.
Iwoba can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action. #BC#
Iwoba breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pichushkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iwoba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iwoba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pichushkin counters with a nice body shot.
Iwoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.#T3#
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Pichushkin. Those never looked like landing.
Iwoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iwoba doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iwoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pichushkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Iwoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iwoba tries to clinch up but Pichushkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Iwoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Pichushkin should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Iwoba slips a jab from Pichushkin.
A low kick from Pichushkin misses
and Iwoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pichushkin's knee momentarily.
Pichushkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Iwoba off the cage and back into range.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin tries a low kick but Iwoba avoids it.#T4#
Iwoba swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Pichushkin.
Iwoba throws a low kick, looking for Pichushkin's leg but Pichushkin calmly moves out of range.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Iwoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Pichushkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Iwoba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin connects with a jab.
Pichushkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iwoba. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba tries for a takedown but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Iwoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pichushkin on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba digs a good body shot into Pichushkin's ribs.
A slow jab from Iwoba misses its intended target.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin catches Iwoba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pichushkin scores with a leg kick.
Iwoba loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iwoba.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Iwoba.
Pichushkin needs to keep his hands up - Iwoba had a free shot at his head there.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Iwoba misses.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pichushkin if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba lands a really nice looking cross but Pichushkin seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Iwoba.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Iwoba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pichushkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iwoba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Iwoba landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pichushkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iwoba lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iwoba off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba tries to break free.
Iwoba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Pichushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iwoba tries to reverse the position but Pichushkin maintains control.#SUB2#
Pichushkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iwoba has worked his arm free - good work by Iwoba!
Iwoba 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.
Iwoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pichushkin's best efforts.
Iwoba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pichushkin wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is defending well.
Iwoba tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.#T3#
Pichushkin moves into full mount! Iwoba won't be happy about that!
Iwoba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iwoba is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Iwoba is surviving well by controlling Pichushkin's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Pichushkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iwoba has worked his arm free - good work by Iwoba! #T4#
Iwoba regains half guard.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Iwoba gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin wants to pass the guard but Iwoba is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Pichushkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwoba lands a leg kick that knocks Pichushkin off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iwoba.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Iwoba is out of range.
Pichushkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Iwoba.
Pichushkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Iwoba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Iwoba misses
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot
and Iwoba counters with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iwoba scores with a hook.
Iwoba catches Pichushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Jab by Pichushkin.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Iwoba throws a front kick aimed at Pichushkin's knee but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Pichushkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pichushkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Iwoba tries to counter with a takedown but Pichushkin is quick to defend against it.
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iwoba cracks Pichushkin with a good jab.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Iwoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Iwoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pichushkin just manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Iwoba moves out of range.
Iwoba thuds his right hand into Pichushkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iwoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iwoba takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Iwoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pichushkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Pichushkin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iwoba checks a leg kick.
Iwoba thumps Pichushkin with a low kick.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Iwoba ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pichushkin throws a shot to the body.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iwoba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
Iwoba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iwoba loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iwoba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Iwoba does no damage. #T4#
Iwoba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iwoba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iwoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Iwoba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iwoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pichushkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Iwoba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Iwoba there.
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Iwoba has control of the leg.
Iwoba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pichushkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bosco Iwoba.
Well Iwoba 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SFC23 - Pichushkin vs Sandow
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Sandow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Sandow.
Sandow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pichushkin tries to avoid it but Sandow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pichushkin to the ground. Pichushkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good shot there by Pichushkin.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
And Sandow tries to counter it with a takedown but Pichushkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Sandow is out of range.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Sandow staying out of range there.
Sandow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pichushkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandow somewhat.
Pichushkin lands with a straight right. Sandow didn't see that one coming.
Pichushkin drops Sandow with a big left hand! Sandow is injured, injured bad! Pichushkin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Damien Sandow spoke after the fight, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.

Event: SFC20 - Pichushkin v Pendragon
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Pendragon lands with a nice body punch.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
Pichushkin cracks Pendragon with a good jab.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon tries to bum rush Pichushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pichushkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pendragon on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin checks a low kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pendragon tries to land a front kick but Pichushkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pendragon wants to land a leg kick but Pichushkin is out of range.
Pichushkin defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Pendragon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Pendragon's head back. #T1#
Pendragon throws a front kick aimed at Pichushkin's knee but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin digs a good hook to Pendragon's body.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin 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.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pichushkin lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pichushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range. #T2#
Pendragon takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin cracks Pendragon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pendragon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Pichushkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pichushkin's head backwards.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Pendragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pichushkin cracks Pendragon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Pendragon misses. #T3#
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pendragon scores with a body shot.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin slips a jab from Pendragon.
Pichushkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pichushkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Pendragon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pendragon looks winded!
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pendragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pendragon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pendragon.
A jab from Pichushkin finds it's way through Pendragon's defenses.
Pendragon misses with a right hand
and Pichushkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pichushkin.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin dips to his left and cracks Pendragon with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pichushkin, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Pendragon is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Pichushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Pichushkin finish him?
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Pichushkin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Pendragon. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Pendragon to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Pichushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon seems to have recovered his senses.
Pendragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pendragon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Pendragon throws out a powerful jab.
Pendragon throws out a leg kick but Pichushkin moves out of range and Pendragon only half commits.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Pendragon's head.
Jab by Pichushkin.#ROC#
Pendragon is rocked!
Pendragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pichushkin jabs at Pendragon's body.
Pendragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Pichushkin finish him?
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pendragon seems to have recovered his senses.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Pendragon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Pichushkin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Pendragon tumbling to the canvas!
Pichushkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin throwing strikes but missing.
Pichushkin is pushing down on Pendragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pendragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Pichushkin has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Pendragon is staying active underneath Pichushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pichushkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pichushkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pichushkin. #SUB#
Pichushkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pendragon is just riding it out for now. Pichushkin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pendragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pendragon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pendragon is trying to maintain the position but Pichushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pendragon to regain full guard.
Pichushkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pendragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pichushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pichushkin looking to sit in guard and control but Pendragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pendragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pendragon postures up. #T4#
Pendragon wants to stand but Pichushkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin controls Pendragon momentarily but Pendragon frees himself.
Pendragon advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Pendragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Pendragon is working for a kimura here but Pichushkin manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pendragon's guard.
Pichushkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pichushkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Pichushkin counters with a body kick.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Pendragon's ribs.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Pendragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin scores with a hook.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Pichushkin as he connects with a hook.
Pendragon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pichushkin on the side of the head.
Pendragon misses with a body shot
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendragon's hands.
A shot to the body from Pendragon misses
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin cracks Pendragon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pendragon falls backwards against the cage. Pichushkin follows up with more strikes that drop Pendragon to his knees. Pichushkin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pendragon! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFC18 - Bowman vs Morozov
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Yol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Yol moves out of range.
Yol tries to land a body kick
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yol throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Yol looks to throw a body kick
and Pichushkin counters with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yol throws a lazy body kick
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yol.
A head kick from Yol lands but Pichushkin takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pichushkin.
Yol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yol swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Yol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Yol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the body.
Yol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
SB Yol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yol throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yol missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Yol ducks down to avoid it.
Yol lands a nice hook to Pichushkin's body. Pichushkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin lands a jab to Yol's midsection.
Yol misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yol moves away.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yol moves away.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pichushkin scrambles back to his feet.
Yol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pichushkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yol staying out of range there.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Yol slips under a jab.
As Pichushkin backs away, Yol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pichushkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Yol moves out of range.
Pichushkin works Yol's body with a nice hook.
Yol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pichushkin throws the kick towards the body but Yol avoids it.
Yol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yol on the side of the head.
Yol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Yol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pichushkin can pounce on him.
Pichushkin throws the kick towards the body but Yol avoids it.
Yol feints and then cracks Pichushkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pichushkin down. #CL#
Yol instigates a clinch.
Yol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yol lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Yol working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Pichushkin to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yol misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Yol blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pichushkin.
Yol throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Yol lands with a right to the head.
Pichushkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pichushkins head.
A right hand to the body from Yol.
A right handed body shot lands from Yol.
Pichushkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pichushkins head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yol tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Yol back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pichushkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin'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#
Pichushkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pichushkin avoids a kick to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Yol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Yol's body. Yol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.#CL#
Yol darts in and clinches Pichushkin up against the cage.
Yol has Pichushkin pressed against the cage, preventing Pichushkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yol throws a head punch that misses.
Yol scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Yol scores with a hook to the body.
Yol lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin is trying to break the clinch but Yol has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Yol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yol cracks Pichushkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yol misses the shot to the body.
Yol lands a nice looking body kick.
Yol is looking to wear down Pichushkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yol scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pichushkin, as that shot connected.
Yol misses with the combination.
Yol misses with a combination
and Yol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yol throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yol looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
Yol just misses with a punch to the body.
Yol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Yol tries to land a body kick
and Pichushkin counters with a nice body shot.
Yol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Yol's ribs.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yol is just out of range.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here. #CL#
Yol moves into the clinch successfully.
Pichushkin lands with a short shot to the head.
SB Yol has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##BC2#
Pichushkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pichushkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Yol closes the distance and clinches.
Yol cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Yol pushes Pichushkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yol backwards.
Yol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Yol.
Yol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yol misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Still in the clinch, Pichushkin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Pichushkin.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Yol scores with a shot to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Yol scores with a shoulder strike.
Yol prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Yol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yol tries a body shot but Pichushkin blocks it.
Yol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pichushkin can turn it around.
Pichushkin slows down the pace here.
Yol tries to stall but Pichushkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SB Yol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yol misses with a body kick.
Yol connects with a jab.
Pichushkin tries to move into range but Yol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yol misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yol connects with a leg kick. Pichushkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Yol saw that one coming.#CL#
Yol moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Yol.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
Yol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yol controls his hands. #BC2#
Pichushkin manages to break the clinch.
Yol throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin slips under a jab.#T1#
Good leg kick by Pichushkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yol tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichushkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yol.
Yol throws a lazy head kick
and Pichushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Yol misses.
Yol throws a head kick that misses.
Yol throws a jab but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yol sizes up Pichushkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Yol quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the body.
Yol throws a sloppy head kick
and Pichushkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yol throws a body shot but no joy.
Yol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yol throws a lazy uppercut
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Yol is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin cracks Yol with a hook to the temple - Yol is on wobbly legs here! Pichushkin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yol falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pichushkin wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
SB Yol was interviewed post fight and said 'Vengeance will be mine'.

Event: SFC15 - Coleman vs Roberts 2
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Pechorin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pechorin throws a body kick that misses.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Pechorin's shoulder, as Pechorin tries to avoid the shot.
Pechorin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pichushkin.
Pechorin tries to land a front kick but Pichushkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pechorin moves out of range of the body kick.
Pechorin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pichushkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Pichushkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pechorin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pichushkin's hands.
Pechorin misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin catches Pechorin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pichushkin avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pechorin lands a nice hook to Pichushkin's body. Pichushkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pechorin scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.#T1#
Pichushkin throws a hook but Pechorin avoids it easily.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pichushkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pechorin at a distance.
Pichushkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Pechorin misses.
Pichushkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pechorin throws a hook but Pichushkin blocks it.
Pichushkin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pichushkin dips to his left and cracks Pechorin with an uppercut!
Pechorin swinging wildly here.
Pechorin misses with a head kick.
Pechorin throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pechorin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin slips under a jab from Pechorin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Pichushkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Pichushkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the body kick from Pechorin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pichushkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pechorin misses the target.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pechorin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pichushkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pechorin throws a sloppy head kick
and Pichushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Pechorin.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Pechorin works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pechorin momentarily.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pechorin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Pechorin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pichushkin will feel that in the morning.
Sloppy strikes from Pichushkin. Those never looked like landing.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pechorin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pechorin.
Pechorin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pichushkin, as that shot connected.
Pechorin throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Pechorin counters with a nice leg kick.
Pechorin throws the kick towards the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Pechorin cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Pechorin ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pechorin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pichushkin.
Pechorin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pechorin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pechorin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pechorin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pechorin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pichushkin.
Pechorin defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pechorin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Pechorin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pichushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Pechorin is rocked!
Alexander Pichushkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pechorin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick as Pechorin jumps back.
Jab from Pichushkin.
Pechorin is still on wobbly legs! Can Pichushkin finish him?
Pechorin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pechorin seems to have recovered his senses.
Pichushkin lands a right hook to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pechorin flicks out a counter leg kick but Pichushkin steps away.
Pechorin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pechorin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pechorin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pichushkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pechorin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pichushkin with a body shot.
Pechorin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pechorin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pichushkin cracks Pechorin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pechorin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pechorin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pichushkin counters with a left to the body.
Pechorin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pechorin checks it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pechorin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pichushkin has got the better of the exchanges.
Pechorin throws a nice head kick!
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pechorin can do to turn this around?
Pechorin throws the kick towards the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Pechorin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin dips to his left and cracks Pechorin with an uppercut!#T2#
Pichushkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pechorin! But no joy.
Pichushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Pechorin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pechorin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pechorin thinks about the counter body kick.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Pechorin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pichushkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pichushkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pechorin throws a head kick that misses.
Pichushkin lands a slapping body shot.
Pechorin is breathing heavily.
Pichushkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pechorin's sensitive parts.
Pechorin tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Pechorin throws a leg kick but Pichushkin moved away.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pechorin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Pechorin.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pechorin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pechorin misses with a kick to the body.
Pechorin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pechorin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pichushkin throwing a counter right hand but Pechorin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pechorin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Pechorin avoids it easily.
A jab from Pechorin misses.
Pichushkin works the jab nicely.
Pechorin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
That kick from Pichushkin tenderised Pechorin's leg. Pechorin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pichushkin.
Pechorin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Pechorin moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
Pichushkin 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.
Pechorin lands a lovely overhand right.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
Pechorin blocks a jab.
Pichushkin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pechorin scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
That's time! Pichushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pechorin with a hook.
Pechorin misses with a hook
and Pichushkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pichushkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pechorin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pechorin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pechorin moves out of range of the leg kick from Pichushkin.
Pechorin misses with a body kick.
Pichushkin lands a right hook to the body.
Pichushkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pechorin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pechorin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pechorin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Pichushkin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Pichushkin - just one landing.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pechorin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pichushkin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
A relieved looking Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 293: Dark Knight
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Pichushkin throws a low kick but Huia moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huia! But no joy.
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Huia throws a hook but Pichushkin blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pichushkin.
Huia throws a series of punches but Pichushkin avoids them all with ease.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Huia throws out a counter right but Pichushkin avoids it with no problem.
Huia throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Huia swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pichushkin.
Huia looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Huia throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Huia.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huia.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia catches Pichushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huia checks the leg kick.
Pichushkin tries to land a leg kick but Huia saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin is looking to chop away at Huia's legs. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Huia. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Pichushkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Huia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
As Huia backs away, Pichushkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pichushkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is getting worse.
Pichushkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huia is able to avoid easily.
Oh Pichushkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin throws a low kick but Huia moves out of range easily.
Huia drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Pichushkin's head, knocking him out cold! Huia is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance in his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Grimes has Pichushkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at True North Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Pichushkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Grimes.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes punishes Pichushkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pichushkin lands with a cross.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Donk. Pichushkin catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pichushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
A little jabbing left from Pichushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Grimes misses with the combination. #T3#
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
As Pichushkin looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Pichushkin just gets out of the way.
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with a hook
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Grimes throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Pichushkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Grimes.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grimes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Pichushkin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes jabs at Pichushkin's body.
Pichushkin cracks Grimes with a good jab.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pichushkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grimes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pichushkin counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the nose.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pichushkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes feints a jab promting Pichushkin to slip. Grimes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pichushkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Grimes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Pichushkin crashing down! Pichushkin tries to stagger back to his feet but Grimes just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Pichushkin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 282: Possession
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Pichushkin throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Freeman has Pichushkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freeman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pichushkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Freeman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pichushkin breaks from the clinch.
Freeman cracks Pichushkin with a good jab.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pichushkin misses the target.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Freeman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pichushkin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Freeman scores with a shot to the body.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Freeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman staying out of range there.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichushkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freeman ducks right into an uppercut from Pichushkin.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman lands a jab to Pichushkin's midsection.#T2#
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pichushkin with a body shot.
Pichushkin cracks Freeman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Freeman finds it's way round the side to connect with Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin lands the left hand.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pichushkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freeman.
Freeman stuns Pichushkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Freeman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Freeman tries to clinch up.#T3#
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Pichushkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pichushkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freeman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pichushkin on the side of the head.
Pichushkin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Pichushkin dips to his left and cracks Freeman with an uppercut!
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Pichushkin is avoiding it.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Freeman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Freeman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Freeman slips a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the body
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman lands with a hook. Pichushkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Freeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Freeman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Freeman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gavin Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Freeman throws a good cross that connects.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Pichushkin cracks Freeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Freeman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pichushkin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Freeman throws a nice head kick!
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Pichushkin sets himself, and Freeman steps forward looking for the clinch! Pichushkin avoids it this time.
Freeman dips to his left and cracks Pichushkin with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin misses with a straight left. #T1#
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman throws a nice head kick!
Freeman misses with an uppercut
and Pichushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Freeman.
Freeman slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Freeman misses.
Freeman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pichushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pichushkin scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freeman throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freeman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freeman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pichushkin.
Gavin Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Freeman.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Freeman misses.
Freeman connects with the punch.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Freeman takes one on the button.#T3#
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Freeman throws a good cross that connects.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Freeman tries to clinch there but Pichushkin circles away.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Pichushkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freeman throws out a counter right but Pichushkin avoids it with no problem.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman tries to counter with a clinch but Pichushkin shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.#T4#
A combination from Pichushkin does no damage. #CL2#
Freeman clinches.
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Freeman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Pichushkin gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pichushkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Freeman misses with a lunging right hand
and Pichushkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Freeman throws a body kick.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Freeman. Those never looked like landing.
Pichushkin defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Freeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pichushkin.
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Freeman throws a body kick. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Freeman finds it's way through Pichushkin's defenses.
Pichushkin takes one on the button.
Freeman is looking to slow Pichushkin down with leg kicks.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Freemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Freeman throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Freeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
Pichushkin digs a right hand into Freeman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freeman's gas tank.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichushkin pushes Freeman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Freeman is trying to stall.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pichushkin.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Pichushkin manages to break the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin thuds a left hand into Freeman's body.
Pichushkin cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Freeman scores with a shot to the body.
Freeman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pichushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman slips a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Freeman to counter with a crisp jab.
Freeman missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Freeman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freeman doesn't seem phased though.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman misses with an uppercut
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Freeman's body. Freeman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Freeman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Freeman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman works the jab nicely.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Freeman lands with a nice body punch.
Freeman staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Freeman misses.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freeman lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Freeman's head.
Freeman throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.

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

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

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

Event: OFC 277: Resistance
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendrix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hendrix throws a hook but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Hendrix scores with a sloppy right hand. Pichushkin should have avoided that one.
Hendrix slips under a jab.
Pichushkin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pichushkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Hendrix does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Hendrix is rocked!
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pichushkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Pichushkin finish him?
Pichushkin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hendrix's head, knocking him out cold! Pichushkin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.#CL#
Belfort gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belfort tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Belfort back against the cage.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Belfort.
Pichushkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
Pichushkin tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the head.
Pichushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belfort.
A short right from Belfort on the inside.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Pichushkin.
Belfort scores with a shoulder strike.
Belfort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Pichushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pichushkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Belfort.
A frustrated look appears on Pichushkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belfort lands a left hand.
Pichushkin is trying to force a seperation but Belfort has the dominant position.
Belfort lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Belfort working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Belfort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Belfort. #T2#
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Belfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Pichushkin blocking some punches.
Belfort lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belfort throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pichushkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Belfort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort. #T3#
Pichushkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort gets through Pichushkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Belfort lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Pichushkin.
Belfort throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort tries a body shot but Pichushkin blocks it.
Belfort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the head.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Belfort.
Belfort can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin. #T4#
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belfort lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belfort.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belfort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belfort lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Belfort scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD#
Belfort cracks Pichushkin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pichushkin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Belfort finish him? #ROC#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Pichushkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pichushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Belfort! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jordan Belfort!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jordan Belfort waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFC 265: Rockin vs Santos
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pichushkin lands an overhand right.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake's corner calls for a 1-2. Blake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blake jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Pichushkin moves his leg out of the way.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Blake wants to clinch up but Pichushkin keeps it at a distance.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pichushkin sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin pushes Blake off but Blake dives into side control.
Pichushkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Blake has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crunch! Blake slams his shin into Pichushkin's torso.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws a big counter combination but Pichushkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pichushkin's half guard.
Pichushkin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Blake manages to mount him! #T2#
Blake tries to control but Pichushkin wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin is trying to escape the mount.
Pichushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Blake is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.#CL#
Blake gets a clinch.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake lands a head shot.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Pichushkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Pichushkin looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pichushkin is trying to control the position but Blake postures up. #T4##SUB#
Blake has gone for a leg lock! Pichushkin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blake's guard.#REVB#
Pichushkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pichushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Pichushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake keeping full guard, as Pichushkin tries to pass.
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 Jesse Blake will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
Blake misses the jab.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichushkin as he jumps to the side.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Pichushkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pichushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pichushkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.#T1#
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Pichushkin lands a head shot.
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake throws a series of punches but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Pichushkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Blake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pichushkin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Pichushkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Pichushkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pichushkin.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Pichushkin, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Pichushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Pichushkin throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Pichushkin as he connects with a hook.
Blake shoots for a takedown but Pichushkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the head.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pichushkin circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pichushkin misses the jab.#T3##KD2#
Pichushkin drops Blake with a big left hand and mounts him. Blake is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Pichushkin wants to take Blake's back here but Blake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Oh Blake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pichushkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blake has worked his arm free - good work by Blake!
Blake is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Pichushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pichushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Abobomination Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pichushkin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pichushkin but great work by Blake.
Blake wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Blake working away.#SU#
Blake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pichushkin to his feet.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Pichushkin pushes him off.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Blake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pichushkin wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blake looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Blake staying out of range there.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Pichushkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake scores with a one two! Pichushkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Blake.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the head.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blake slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pichushkin.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Pichushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.
Blake throws a one two combo.
Pichushkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake scores with a spinning back kick!
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to bum rush Pichushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Blake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Pichushkin pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake shoots in but Pichushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichushkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Blake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Blake leaves Pichushkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pichushkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
A quick step to the side and Blake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Blake misses with a body kick.
Pichushkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Pichushkin tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake tries to bum rush Pichushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Blake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin slips under a jab from Blake.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Pichushkin counters with a left to the body.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pichushkin jabs Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pichushkin 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!

Event: OFC 257: Ingram vs Rockin
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McFadden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. McFadden moves away and avoids it.
McFadden throws a combination. Pichushkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
McFadden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
McFadden staying out of range there.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McFadden.
McFadden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
McFadden darts in and clinches Pichushkin up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pichushkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Pichushkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pichushkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pichushkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pichushkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pichushkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Pichushkin wants to get back to striking at distance but McFadden won't allow it.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
McFadden misses with a punch to the body.
McFadden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
Pichushkin lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pichushkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by McFadden.
I was talking to Pichushkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McFadden doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
McFadden manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McFadden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pichushkin gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pichushkin blocks it with crossed arms.
McFadden takes a shot to the head.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pichushkin.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
McFadden blocks an uppercut.
McFadden lands a knee to the head.
Pichushkin is trying to maintain a safe position but McFadden gets an underhook and turns Pichushkin into the cage.
Pichushkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pichushkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Pichushkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
Pichushkin managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Pichushkin leaning against his opponent.
Pichushkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFadden's elbow.
McFadden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
Pichushkin gets through McFadden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pichushkin avoids it.#T3#
Pichushkin looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by McFadden.
McFadden letting Pichushkin take a breather here.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pichushkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFadden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pichushkin avoids it.#BC#
Pichushkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pichushkin throws a hook but McFadden blocks it.#T4##CL2#
McFadden closes the distance and pushes Pichushkin back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Pichushkin is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by McFadden. #BC2#
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pichushkin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcFadden.
McFadden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFadden counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by McFadden.
Pichushkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFadden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pichushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden throws a jab but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings for the body but McFadden moves out of range.
McFadden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McFadden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McFadden staying out of range there.
McFadden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like David McFadden has been cut.#CL2#
McFadden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin is trying to break the clinch but McFadden is controlling him.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by McFadden.
Still in the clinch, Pichushkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by McFadden.
McFadden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pichushkin.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Pichushkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pichushkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pichushkin is defending well for now.
Pichushkin managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Pichushkin blocks with his arms.
McFadden tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing McFadden back against the cage.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by McFadden.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Pichushkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
David McFadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFadden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is getting worse.
Pichushkin managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin trying to control the position but instead, McFadden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pichushkin into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin. #T2#
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pichushkin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but McFadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin'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.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pichushkin's face.
McFadden working Pichushkin over with knees to the body.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.#BC#
Pichushkin manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Pichushkin is winning the standup battle so far.
McFadden darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Pichushkin lands an overhand right.
McFadden tries to clinch up but Pichushkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
David McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFadden moves to clinch but Pichushkin breaks away
and Pichushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McFadden connects with an inside leg kick.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Pichushkin keeps it at a distance.
McFadden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McFadden. Those never looked like landing.
McFadden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pichushkin.
McFadden moves in looking to clinch but Pichushkin pushes him off.
McFadden wants to clinch.
McFadden scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
McFadden ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
McFadden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pichushkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden shoots in but no luck this time.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but McFadden ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McFadden.
Pichushkin throws a hook but McFadden blocks it.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from McFadden.
Pichushkin feints with a jab and clips McFadden right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McFadden is sent crashing into the canvas and Pichushkin leaps in for the kill! McFadden tries to get to his feet but Pichushkin is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McFadden is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXI
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brooks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Pichushkin as he connects with a hook.
Pichushkin works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Pichushkin tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Pichushkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Brooks moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Pichushkin misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Pichushkin there.#T1#
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Pichushkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Pichushkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Pichushkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Brooks slips a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot. #T2##TD#
Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pichushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brooks winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks.
We've been hearing that Brooks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brooks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pichushkin manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Pichushkin has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Pichushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Brooks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pichushkin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brooks, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Brooks is looking for a triangle but Pichushkin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Pichushkin wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks controls Pichushkin momentarily but Pichushkin frees himself.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brooks working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Pichushkin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brooks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brooks's back!#T4##SUB2#
Pichushkin is persistently looking for the submission but Brooks is defending it well.
Pichushkin controlling well, preventing Brooks from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is persistently looking for the submission but Brooks is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Pichushkin has his arm under Brooks's chin here. Game over son! Pichushkin squeezes tightly and Brooks is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Pichushkin!

Event: GFC 57: Hoyce vs Horse 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from King.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King punishes Pichushkin's body with a nice straight punch.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King misses with an uppercut.
Pichushkin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Rhys Mackenzie King has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by King.
Pichushkin dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Pichushkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhys Mackenzie King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a series of strikes. Pichushkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pichushkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King staying out of range there.
King swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Pichushkin misses the target.
King thows a leg kick but Pichushkin checks it
and Pichushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pichushkin scores with a nice right hand.
Pichushkin tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pichushkin defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Pichushkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pichushkin.
King feints and then cracks Pichushkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pichushkin down.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Pichushkin catches King napping and connects with a big right hand that sends King to the canvas! #ROC#
King is rocked!
King keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
King is still in real trouble! Can Pichushkin finish him?#SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pichushkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Pichushkin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Pichushkin defends easily. #T3#
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Pichushkin sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Pichushkin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pichushkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Pichushkin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pichushkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhys Mackenzie King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pichushkin throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from King.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a looping left.
King misses with an uppercut
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pichushkin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
King is looking to slow Pichushkin down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Pichushkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Pichushkin blocks the low kick.
Pichushkin throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Alexander Pichushkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Pichushkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin thuds a left hand into King's body.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right. #T2#
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pichushkin eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Pichushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pichushkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pichushkin lands a right hook to the body.
King tries to land a leg kick but Pichushkin saw it coming and moves away.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pichushkin doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pichushkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pichushkin. That snapped King's head back.
King cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pichushkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from King.
Pichushkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
King needs to keep his hands up - Pichushkin had a free shot at his head there.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
King lands a jab.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
King throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Donk. King catches Pichushkin right on the button with a cross.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from King.
Nice shot lands for King.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pichushkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
King misses with a body kick.
King moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and King counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhys Mackenzie King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Pichushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pichushkin throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Pichushkin.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from King misses.
Pichushkin lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
King swinging wildly here. #T1#
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King fails with the takedown.
King avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King cracks Pichushkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pichushkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin slips a jab from King.#T2#
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from King misses.
King scores with a body shot.
Pichushkin throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
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!
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Pichushkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.#T3#
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the body.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from King.
Pichushkin lands with a cross.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from King.
Pichushkin throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King connects with a right hand. Pichushkin shakes it off.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King lands with a hook. Pichushkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin lands a jab.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin walks into a jab.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pichushkin doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin with a hook.
King ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King jabs Pichushkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rhys Mackenzie King.
I think King 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rhys Mackenzie King!
A very excited looking Rhys Mackenzie King made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GFC 53: Hoyce vs Virastuk
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Haverford walks into a straight right hand from Pichushkin.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Pichushkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pichushkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tom Haverford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haverford tries to clinch but Pichushkin moves away
and Haverford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haverford tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichushkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pichushkin connects with a jab.
Haverford takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pichushkin, as that shot connected.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Pichushkin.#ROC#
Haverford is rocked!
Haverford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pichushkin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin throws a monster overhand right that drops Haverford ! Pichushkin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!

Event: GFC 45: Laine vs Pedan
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Batts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Batts misses with a looping left.
Batts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Batts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Batts missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Batts fails with the takedown
and Pichushkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Batts lands with an overhand left.
Batts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Batts throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pichushkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Pichushkin counters with a beautiful punch that sends Batts to the canvas! #ROC2#
Batts is rocked!
Pichushkin wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Oh Batts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batts is keeping the position for now.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Pichushkin is looking to pass into half guard but Batts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Batts is in guard.#REVR#
Pichushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batts is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batts defends well.#SUB2#
Pichushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batts throws a big right hand that misses.
Pichushkin keeping full guard, as Batts tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Batts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pichushkin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pichushkin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pichushkin trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Pichushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pichushkin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pichushkin looking to sit in guard and control but Batts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pichushkin is trying to control the position but Batts postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Batts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pichushkin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pichushkin is pushing down on Batts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batts is fighting to maintain full guard but Pichushkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pichushkin trying to control the action but Batts is working from the bottom.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Batts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batts is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Batts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Batts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pichushkin is trying to stand back up but Batts is controlling him
Pichushkin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batts's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pichushkin working for a choke but Batts reverses nicely into Pichushkin 's guard.
Pichushkin has Batts pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts'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#
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Batts.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batts throws a lazy head kick
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Batts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pichushkin connects with a looping right hand.
Batts slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
Batts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Battss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Batts moves out of range.
Batts fails to land with a series of punches.
Batts misses the jab.#T1#
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Batts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
Batts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pichushkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Pichushkin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBatts.
Nice defenses there by Batts.#TD#
Batts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batts lands in his opponent's guard.
Batts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pichushkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Batts drops back looking for a leg! Pichushkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pichushkin manages to kick Batts off! Batts jumps back into Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Batts from controlling successfully.
Batts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batts wants to pass the guard but Pichushkin is keeping the position.
Pichushkin is trying to keep Batts in close. #T3#
Pichushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batts is one step ahead there.
Pichushkin is pulling down on Batts's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Batts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pichushkin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Batts, into his guard. #REVB#
Pichushkin trying to move into half guard but instead Batts has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Batts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin wants to get back to his feet but Batts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pichushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Batts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batts works over Pichushkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Batts scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Batts defends easily.
Batts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pichushkin is controlling Batts's posture.#SUB#
Batts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pichushkin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pichushkin trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pichushkin throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Batts misses with a hook
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Batts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Pichushkin defending well as Batts loads up on a big left hand.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Batts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pichushkin's calf.
Pichushkin works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Pichushkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batts slips under a jab.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Batts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Batts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Batts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts lands a head kick!
Batts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Batts moves away and avoids it.
Batts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
A left lands for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin slips under a jab from Batts.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Batts. #CL#
Batts moves into range and clinches up with Pichushkin.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch.
Batts lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
A left lands for Pichushkin.#T2#
Batts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pichushkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Batts was well out of range.
A head kick by Batts misses
and Pichushkin counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Batts right on the button with a cross.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peter Batts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batts slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Batts moves out of range.
Batts lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Batts lands a head kick!
Batts lands a high kick!
Batts cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Pichushkin connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Batts's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Batts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pichushkin cracks Batts with a good jab.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Batts throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pichushkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batts. Batts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts half committed to a counter leg kick.
Batts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily.
Pichushkin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pichushkin 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!

Event: GFC 40: Wong vs Yakovlev
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1##CL#
Hathaway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pichushkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hathaway scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hathaway manages to break the clinch.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hathaway swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
Pichushkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Hathaway off the cage and back into range.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Hathaway moved out of range.
Hathaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pichushkin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Hathaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hathaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hathaway lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Hathaway back against the cage.
Hathaway lands a body punch.
Hathaway just leaning against Pichushkin, taking a breather.
Hathaway stalling.
Hathaway gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Pichushkin has had enough of the clinch but Hathaway keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hathaway's elbow.
Pichushkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hathaway won't allow it.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Hathaway.
Pichushkin takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Hathaway avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage. #BC#
Hathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hathaway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pichushkin counters with a left and a right that stings Hathaway.
Hathaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hathaway scrambles back to his feet.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hathaway manages to avoid it.
Hathaway avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Hathaway slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Hathaway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pichushkin manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hathaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hathaway circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Hathaway's ribs.
Pichushkin connects with the punch.
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Hathaway takes one to the side of the head.
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hathaway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pichushkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hathaway thinking.
Hathaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Hathaway tries to clinch
and Hathaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hathaway.
Pichushkin lands with a good body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Hathaway ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin connects with a jab.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Hathaway pushes Pichushkin up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
Hathaway slows down the pace here.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Hathaway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Hathaway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Hathaway tries to work over Pichushkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hathaway misses with a body punch.
Hathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Hathaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Hathaway blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hathaway's elbow.
Hathaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin pushes Hathaway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hathaway stalls.
Pichushkin jumps guard but Hathaway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin tries to break the clinch but Hathaway is controlling the position.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin can't break the clinch.
Hathaway lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Hathaway counters by moving into the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to break the clinch but Hathaway is controlling the position.
Hathaway swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Pichushkin manages to break the clinch.
Mike Hathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hathaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hathaway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hathaway misses with a series of wild punches.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Pichushkin moves away
and Pichushkin counters with a straight right hand.
Hathaway throws a combination that misses
and Pichushkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hathaway thinking.
Hathaway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Hathaway saw that one coming.
Hathaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pichushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hathaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Pichushkin coming out on top.#T1#
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Hathaway lands a slapping body shot.
Hathaway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hathaway duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Pichushkin. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway throws a jab when Pichushkin was well out of range.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Pichushkin pushes him off.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Hathaway's ribcage but misses.
Hathaway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pichushkin.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Hathaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hathaway throws a head punch that misses.
Hathaway lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
Pichushkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hathaway wants to stall.
Hathaway blocks an uppercut.
Hathaway blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hathaway.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Hathaway blocks it.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hathaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hathaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pichushkin jumps guard but Hathaway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hathaway keeps control of Pichushkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Hathaway breaks from the clinch.
Hathaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hathaway takes one on the button.
Pichushkin 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.
Hathaway slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hathaway. That's going to slow Pichushkin down.
Pichushkin slips a jab and a cross from Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a double jab
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Pichushkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Hathaway counters by clinching up.
Hathaway misses with some punches. #T4#
Hathaway can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Hathaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hathaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
Hathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin is trying to force a seperation but Hathaway has the dominant position.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Hathaway avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Hathaway is looking to control Pichushkin's arms but Pichushkin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hathaway has his back to the cage.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hathaway breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Hathaway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hathaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Hathaway avoids the punch easily.
Hathaway throws a combination. Pichushkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pichushkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Hathaway's head but Hathaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hathaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Hathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hathaway is looking for a counter combo.
Pichushkin lands a two punch combo.
Hathaway ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Hathaway defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
Pichushkin lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hathaway has a couple of punches blocked by Pichushkin. #T1#
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the side of Hathaway's head.
Hathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Hathaway slips the punch.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hathaway.
Hathaway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pichushkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hathaway's head.#ROC2#
Hathaway is rocked!#CL#
Hathaway moves into the clinch.
Oh Hathaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hathaway seems to have got his legs back now.
Pichushkin works on Hathaway's body with a couple of short punches.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin is trying to break the clinch but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Hathaway misses with a body punch.
Hathaway lands an uppercut.
Hathaway scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Hathaway.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Pichushkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin is trying to break the clinch but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hathaway.
Hathaway lands a hook that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Hathaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin is working Hathaway over against the cage.
Hathaway misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hathaway controls his hands.
Pichushkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Pichushkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hathaway.
Hathaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards. #T3#
Pichushkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pichushkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Hathaway manages to break the clinch.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hathaway.
Pichushkin is looking for the big counter here.
Mike Hathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Hathaway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hathaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hathaway scrambles back to his feet.
Hathaway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hathaway darts in trying to clinch
and Pichushkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Hathaway throws an off balance right hand
and Pichushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Pichushkin tries to bum rush Hathaway with a series of wild strikes but Hathaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Pichushkin steps into range and cracks Hathaway with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hathaway flops backwards and Pichushkin dives into his guard looking to finish!
Pichushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hathaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hathaway has Pichushkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Pichushkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hathaway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pichushkin's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pichushkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hathaway is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pichushkin 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!

Event: GFC 34: No Mercy
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Packer lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
Packer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Packer.
We've been told by Packer's head coaches at He Man Women Haters Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Packer's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Packer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Fudd Packer has been cut.
Pichushkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Pichushkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Packer lands a high kick!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Packer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Packer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Packer.
Packer lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.
Pichushkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Packer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Packer misses with a body shot
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pichushkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Packer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Packer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pichushkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Packer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pichushkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Packer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pichushkin scrambles back to his feet.
Packer lands with a slapping head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pichushkin blocks the leg kick.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that drops Packer like a sack of potatoes! Pichushkin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Clausen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
A quick step to the side and Clausen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clausen thuds a left hand into Pichushkin's body.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Clausen staying out of range there.
Clausen throwing a counter right hand but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin scores with a hook.
Clausen scores with a sloppy right hand. Pichushkin should have avoided that one.
Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clausen.
Pichushkin lands with a nice body punch.
Pichushkin misses with the combination.
Pichushkin misses with a jab to the body
and Clausen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
and Clausen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Clausen ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Clausen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Clausen to counter with a crisp jab.
Clausen misses with a looping left.
Clausen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Claus Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clausen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pichushkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Clausen avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Clausen slips the punch.
Clausen throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Clausen's shoulder, as Clausen tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clausen. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin swings widly with a right hand
and Clausen counters with a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin tests Clausen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clausen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clausen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Pichushkin moves forwards but Clausen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clausen throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pichushkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clausen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clausen avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Nice jab there from Clausen.
Clausen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clausen counters with a nice uppercut.
Clausen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clausen lands with a good body shot.
Clausen slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
A big right from Clausen misses.
Clausen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clausen counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Clausen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pichushkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Clausen counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Clausen blocks it.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Clausen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pichushkin eats them both and turns towards Clausen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clausen manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Clausen blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Clausen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clausen.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Clausen is just out of range.
Clausen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clausen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clausen scrambles back to his feet.
Pichushkin walks into a jab.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clausen.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Clausen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clausen.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Clausen.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Clausen throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clausen lands with a nice body punch.
Clausen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Clausen.
Clausen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Clausen digs a good hook to Pichushkin's body.
A punch lands to the side of Pichushkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the body
and Clausen counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clausen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Clausen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
A big left from Clausen misses.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Clausen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
That's time! Clausen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pichushkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clausen takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Clausen throws a big shot that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pichushkin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clausen has got the better of the exchanges.
Clausen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pichushkin.
Clausen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Clausen ducked under it nicely.
Clausen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clausen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pichushkin can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Pichushkin.
Clausen scores with a jab to the head.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clausen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clausen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clausen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clausen moves forwards but Pichushkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Clausen's ribcage but misses.
Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Clausen.
Clausen throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Clausen lands with an overhand left.
Pichushkin 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.
Clausen throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pichushkin! But no joy.
Claus Clausen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Clausen lands a really nice looking cross but Pichushkin seems unphased.
Clausen lands with an overhand left.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pichushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Clausen finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
and Clausen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pichushkin! He's just covering up as Clausen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

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

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