Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target. #TD2#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dutroux to the mat! Dutroux manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Dutroux looking for a guillotine here but Lijikiszcz defends easily. #SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but Dutroux is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dutroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dutroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lijikiszcz defends it easily.
Lijikiszcz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lijikiszcz is pushing down on Dutroux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dutroux is fighting to maintain full guard but Lijikiszcz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz wants to work for an arm triangle but Dutroux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dutroux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dutroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dutroux trying to control here. #T2##SUB#
Dutroux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lijikiszcz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dutroux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lijikiszcz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dutroux actively working from the bottom here.
Lijikiszcz wants to pass the guard but Dutroux is defending well.
Dutroux is staying active underneath Lijikiszcz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dutroux keeps working.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dutroux is trying to maintain the position but Lijikiszcz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions off his back.
Dutroux tries to roll over but Lijikiszcz keeps him under control.
Lijikiszcz is nestled in close to Dutroux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dutroux tries to get to full guard but Lijikiszcz has control of the leg.
Lijikiszcz 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.
Ground and pound from Lijikiszcz. #SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions off his back.
Lijikiszcz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dutroux looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Lijikiszcz trying to mount his opponent but Dutroux defends it. #SUB#
Dutroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dutroux wants to improve his position but Lijikiszcz is controlling well. #SUB#
Dutroux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lijikiszcz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dutroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dutroux actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dutroux takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dutroux.
Dutroux connects with a body shot.
Dutroux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Dutroux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lijikiszcz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lijikiszcz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dutroux manages to avoid it.
Dutroux clobbers Lijikiszcz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marc Dutroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutroux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dutroux throws a hook to the side of Lijikiszcz's head but Lijikiszcz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Dutroux misses.
Lijikiszcz feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Dutroux.
Lijikiszcz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dutroux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dutroux misses with a hook.
Dutroux throws an overhand right that lands on Lijikiszcz's shoulder, as Lijikiszcz tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Dutroux misses. #T1#
A big right from Dutroux misses.
Lijikiszcz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dutroux.
Dutroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dutroux throws a hook but Lijikiszcz blocks it.
Lijikiszcz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dutroux connects with a jab.
Dutroux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lijikiszcz dives in for a single leg takedown but Dutroux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but Dutroux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lijikiszcz scores with a nice right hand.
Dutroux throws out a loose jab but Lijikiszcz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Dutroux catches Lijikiszcz right on the button with a cross.
Dutroux throws a hook but Lijikiszcz blocks it.
Lijikiszcz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lijikiszcz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
Dutroux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dutroux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dutroux has knocked Lijikiszcz down with a huge combo! Dutroux steps away and waves a wobbly Lijikiszcz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lijikiszcz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kanishka Lijikiszcz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dutroux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dutroux wants it to stay on the feet.
Lijikiszcz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutroux finish him?
Marc Dutroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz is breathing heavily.
Dutroux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marc Dutroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dutroux ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Lijikiszcz out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc Dutroux!
Marc Dutroux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Lijikiszcz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lijikiszcz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Lijikiszcz pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lijikiszcz throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing.
Lijikiszcz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Lijikiszcz wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn pulls Lijikiszcz in close to his closed guard and prevents Lijikiszcz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lijikiszcz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Lijikiszcz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lijikiszcz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lijikiszcz scores with a nice strike.
Lijikiszcz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Lijikiszcz shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Penn walks into a straight right hand from Lijikiszcz.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn avoids the body shot from Lijikiszcz.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing. #T3#
Nice body kick from Penn.
Lijikiszcz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lijikiszcz's hands.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Penn misses its target.
Lijikiszcz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lijikiszcz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lijikiszcz somewhat.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penn!#ES#
Penn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penn defends well and Lijikiszcz ends up having to push Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lijikiszcz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Lijikiszcz shoots in.
Lijikiszcz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Penn tries a low kick but Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Penn slips under a jab from Lijikiszcz.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lijikiszcz swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz wants to clinch.
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lijikiszcz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lijikiszcz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeps Lijikiszcz at a distance using the push kick.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lijikiszcz if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Penn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Sloppy strikes from Lijikiszcz. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Penn throws a body punch but Lijikiszcz moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Penn throws a leg kick but Lijikiszcz moved away.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Lijikiszcz's defenses.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lijikiszcz fails to land the takedown.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lijikiszcz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lijikiszcz can do to turn this around?
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lijikiszcz misses with a wild combination.
Lijikiszcz misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Penn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn cracks Lijikiszcz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lijikiszcz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lijikiszcz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lijikiszcz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Penn sizes up Lijikiszcz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Lijikiszcz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Penn 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.
Lijikiszcz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lijikiszcz scores with a jab.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Lijikiszcz swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lijikiszcz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lijikiszcz slips a jab from Penn.
No luck for Lijikiszcz with that takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz is breathing heavily.#T4#
Lijikiszcz tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Penn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook to the body
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lijikiszcz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lijikiszcz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lijikiszcz tries to advance to mount but Penn instead regains half guard.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Lijikiszcz is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice cross by Penn.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Lijikiszcz throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Lijikiszcz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
Penn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lijikiszcz or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn, which made it look bad.
Penn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces Penn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz preventing the sweep.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn controlling the position.
Lijikiszcz tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Penn has control of Lijikiszcz's left arm, preventing Lijikiszcz from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lijikiszcz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Lijikiszcz down.
Lijikiszcz misses with a wild body shot.
Lijikiszcz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lijikiszcz at a distance. #T3#
Lijikiszcz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Lijikiszcz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lijikiszcz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn lands with a hook. Lijikiszcz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn takes a swing at Lijikiszcz's ribcage but misses.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lijikiszcz throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn leaves Lijikiszcz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice shot by Penn.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Donk. Penn catches Lijikiszcz right on the button with a cross.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lijikiszcz looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
No luck for Lijikiszcz with that takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Lijikiszcz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Lijikiszcz checks a leg kick.
Lijikiszcz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lijikiszcz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn throws a hook but Lijikiszcz avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Lijikiszcz with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lijikiszcz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn misses with a hook.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Lijikiszcz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lijikiszcz misses with a straight right.
Lijikiszcz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Lijikiszcz misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lijikiszcz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lijikiszcz has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Lijikiszcz dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Lijikiszcz's head and hops out.
Lijikiszcz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn lands a head shot.
Lijikiszcz throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lijikiszcz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lijikiszcz.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lijikiszcz. That did some damage!#T3#
Penn moves away from the strike by Lijikiszcz.
Nice uppercut there from Lijikiszcz.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lijikiszcz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lijikiszcz cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lijikiszcz avoids the head kick by Penn. #CL2#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches.
Lijikiszcz tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Lijikiszcz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lijikiszcz swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Penn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lijikiszcz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn lands a head kick. Lijikiszcz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lijikiszcz missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Lijikiszcz feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Lijikiszcz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn had his way with Kanishka Lijikiszcz in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lijikiszcz on the side of the head.
Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lijikiszcz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lijikiszcz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lijikiszcz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Lijikiszcz slips under a jab.
Lijikiszcz connects with the punch.
Lijikiszcz slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Lijikiszcz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lijikiszcz checks a leg kick nicely.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Penn scores with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lijikiszcz 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.
Lijikiszcz tried to score with a low kick but Penn checks it.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lijikiszcz throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lijikiszcz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Penn tries to keep at a distance but Lijikiszcz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn stalls. #T2##BC#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn swings for the body but Lijikiszcz moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
Lijikiszcz connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Lijikiszcz saw it coming and moves away.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lijikiszcz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Lijikiszcz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lijikiszcz off to one side.
Penn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn can pounce on him.
Lijikiszcz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz is defended easily by Penn.
Lijikiszcz looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz is defended easily by Penn.#T4#
Lijikiszcz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Penn.
Lijikiszcz scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Lijikiszcz misses
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Lijikiszcz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lijikiszcz, as that shot connected.
Lijikiszcz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn cracks Lijikiszcz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lijikiszcz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Lijikiszcz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shore swivels and escapes.
Lijikiszcz throws a nice looking combination but Shore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shore wants to counter with a clinch but Lijikiszcz pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Lijikiszcz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shore misses with a body shot
and Lijikiszcz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Lijikiszcz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lijikiszcz loads up on a big right hand but Shore slips the punch.#CL2#
Lijikiszcz gets tackled into the cage by Shore. Shore maintains the clinch.
Shore misses with a knee to the head.
Shore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Lijikiszcz successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore postures up.
Shore looking to sit in guard and control but Lijikiszcz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lijikiszcz passes Shore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lijikiszcz prevents Shore from improving his position.
Lijikiszcz stops Shore from getting back to his feet.
Lijikiszcz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lijikiszcz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shore tries to get to full guard but Lijikiszcz has control of the leg.
Lijikiszcz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lijikiszcz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lijikiszcz lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lijikiszcz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lijikiszcz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lijikiszcz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lijikiszcz slips a nice elbow through Shore's hands, connecting with Shore's forehead.
Lijikiszcz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lijikiszcz prevents Shore from improving his position.
Shore trying to control but Lijikiszcz postures up.
Lijikiszcz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lijikiszcz controlling the action here.#T3#
Lijikiszcz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lijikiszcz connects with a nice short shot to Shore's temple.
Shore trying to control from the bottom.
Shore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lijikiszcz is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shore is defending against the submission attempts here by Lijikiszcz. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lijikiszcz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lijikiszcz working Shore over with strikes.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Shore is keeping him busy.
Lijikiszcz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lijikiszcz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shore is trying to stand up here but Lijikiszcz is controlling him well.
Lijikiszcz stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shore misses with a left hand
and Lijikiszcz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shore jabs at Lijikiszcz's body.
Shore cracks a nice hook into Lijikiszcz's ribs.
Lijikiszcz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lijikiszcz rather than just go for the knockout.
Shore scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Kanishka Lijikiszcz has been cut.
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lijikiszcz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lijikiszcz ducks under a wild hook from Shore.
Lijikiszcz throws an overhand right that lands on Shore's shoulder, as Shore tries to avoid the shot.
Lijikiszcz keeps the fight on the outside.
Lijikiszcz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lijikiszcz works Shore's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Shore as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Lijikiszcz has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Shore rushes Lijikiszcz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Lijikiszcz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shore misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Lijikiszcz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lijikiszcz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Shore misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Shore.
Some wild striking there from Shore.
Jordan Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lijikiszcz momentarily.
Shore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lijikiszcz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lijikiszcz avoids the body shot from Shore.
Shore tries to clinch but Lijikiszcz moves away
and Lijikiszcz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shore throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lijikiszcz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lijikiszcz.
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!
Lijikiszcz postures up and lands a big shot to Shore's brow.
Lijikiszcz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shore can do to turn this around?
Lijikiszcz landing some decent shots from guard.
Lijikiszcz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shore's head.
Shore has momentary wrist control but Lijikiszcz slips an elbow through the middle.
Lijikiszcz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lijikiszcz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lijikiszcz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lijikiszcz lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is working for a kimura but Shore is defending it quite comfortably.
Shore is trying to stand up here but Lijikiszcz is controlling him well.
Lijikiszcz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lijikiszcz winds up and cracks Shore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lijikiszcz prevents Shore from standing back up.
Shore tries to roll over but Lijikiszcz keeps him under control.
Lijikiszcz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shore keeps working. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lijikiszcz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lijikiszcz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shore missing with punches from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is taking a breather. Shore 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.
Lijikiszcz is keen to just control but Shore is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lijikiszcz.
Shore looks to land a right hand but Lijikiszcz moved out of range.
Jordan Shore seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Lijikiszcz gets the takedown into side control.
Lijikiszcz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lijikiszcz is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz gets to mount! Shore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lijikiszcz looking to control but Shore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Shore is looking to get to half guard.
Lijikiszcz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lijikiszcz controlling the position easily from mount.
Shore can't escape the position.
Lijikiszcz cracks Shore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shore throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lijikiszcz avoids the attempt from Shore to control.
Lijikiszcz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shore is looking to escape. #T2#
Shore is trying desperately to improve position.
Lijikiszcz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lijikiszcz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shore looks a forlorn figure.
Lijikiszcz landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Lijikiszcz looking for a guillotine from mount but Shore is having none of it.
Lijikiszcz breaks from Shore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Shore is rocked!#T3#
Lijikiszcz working Shore over with strikes here.
Shore is still in real trouble! Can Lijikiszcz finish him?
Lijikiszcz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lijikiszcz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Shore in real trouble here! The ref calls for Shore 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 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Our winner, Kanishka Lijikiszcz, 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: DFC 42: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Penn scores with a push kick.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lijikiszcz if he has to take too many more of those.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lijikiszcz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lijikiszcz off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lijikiszcz counters with a nice body shot.
Lijikiszcz misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lijikiszcz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lijikiszcz will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Penn is looking to slow Lijikiszcz down with leg kicks.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn connects with a crisp jab.
Lijikiszcz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Kanishka Lijikiszcz has been cut.
Penn misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lijikiszcz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn pulls Lijikiszcz in close to his closed guard and prevents Lijikiszcz from doing any damage or advancing position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lijikiszcz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lijikiszcz tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn is pulling down on Lijikiszcz's head to control his posture.
Lijikiszcz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lijikiszcz stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Lijikiszcz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn wants to hit a switch here but Lijikiszcz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there!
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Lijikiszcz's attempts to control the action.
Penn wants to control but Lijikiszcz is having none of it.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Lijikiszcz has a good base and remains in mount.
Lijikiszcz controlling his opponent.
Penn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lijikiszcz with a couple of short strikes.
Lijikiszcz looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lijikiszcz throws some wild stikes that Penn manages to avoid easily.
Lijikiszcz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lijikiszcz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Lijikiszcz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lijikiszcz walks into a stiff left hand from Penn.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Lijikiszcz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lijikiszcz.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lijikiszcz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn thumps Lijikiszcz with a low kick.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Lijikiszcz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lijikiszcz scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn continues to stall.
Lijikiszcz prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Penn has his hands on Lijikiszcz's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Lijikiszcz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing.
Penn has control of Lijikiszcz's left arm, preventing Lijikiszcz from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Lijikiszcz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Lijikiszcz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Penn is looking to escape.
Lijikiszcz thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn trying to hold on to Lijikiszcz's head to control him but Lijikiszcz postures up.
Lijikiszcz thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Lijikiszcz wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lijikiszcz prevents Penn from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn stays in close to Lijikiszcz's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lijikiszcz throws a lazy body kick
and Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Penn scores with the left hand. Lijikiszcz knows he should have avoided that one.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Lijikiszcz shoots in.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz lands a right hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Penn misses its target.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Lijikiszcz's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Lijikiszcz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn. #T1#
Penn slips under a jab from Lijikiszcz.
Penn cracks Lijikiszcz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Lijikiszcz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lijikiszcz throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lijikiszcz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Penn connects with a solid leg kick.
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Lijikiszcz ducks down to avoid it.
Lijikiszcz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Lijikiszcz tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Lijikiszcz ducks down to avoid it.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lijikiszcz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lijikiszcz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but Penn bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lijikiszcz can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn wants to stand but Lijikiszcz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lijikiszcz is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lijikiszcz slips a jab from Penn.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lijikiszcz takes one to the chin there.
Penn misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.#T1#
Lijikiszcz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn misses with a hook. Lijikiszcz ducked under it nicely.
Lijikiszcz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Lijikiszcz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lijikiszcz won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Lijikiszcz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Lijikiszcz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lijikiszcz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lijikiszcz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lijikiszcz shoots and misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Lijikiszcz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lijikiszcz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lijikiszcz moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Lijikiszcz wants to counter with a clinch but Penn pushes him away.
Penn lands with a hook. Lijikiszcz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lijikiszcz moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lijikiszcz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lijikiszcz avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lijikiszcz takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Penn is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn motions for Lijikiszcz to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lijikiszcz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Lijikiszcz throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn had his way with Kanishka Lijikiszcz in that round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lijikiszcz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lijikiszcz shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
A jab from Penn misses.
Lijikiszcz moves out of range of the body kick.
Lijikiszcz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn. #TD2#
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Lijikiszcz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lijikiszcz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though. #T1#
Lijikiszcz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Penn is staying active underneath Lijikiszcz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lijikiszcz trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Penn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lijikiszcz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn. Penn obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn tries a low kick but Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Lijikiszcz feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Lijikiszcz blocks the leg kick.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lijikiszcz's hands.#T3#
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lijikiszcz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lijikiszcz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Lijikiszcz is controlling him well.
Lijikiszcz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lijikiszcz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lijikiszcz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Penn taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Lijikiszcz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lijikiszcz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn is controlling Lijikiszcz's trapped leg to prevent Lijikiszcz from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Penn moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lijikiszcz throws a big right hand that misses.

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 Reco Penn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
Reco Penn retains his bantamweight title!
Reco Penn 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: DFC Las Vegas 56
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Lijikiszcz walks into a jab.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Hunt clinches up with Lijikiszcz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lijikiszcz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lijikiszcz's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt tries to work over Lijikiszcz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lijikiszcz backwards.
Lijikiszcz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lijikiszcz being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Lijikiszcz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Lijikiszcz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz walks into a left hand.
Clinton Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lijikiszcz swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Lijikiszcz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lijikiszcz. #T2##SUB#
Lijikiszcz drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Lijikiszcz off! Lijikiszcz jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Lijikiszcz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt has hold of Lijikiszcz's hands but Lijikiszcz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lijikiszcz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt!
Lijikiszcz landing strikes from the mount.#T3##SUB#
Lijikiszcz working for a submission but Hunt is keeping him at bay.
Lijikiszcz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz looking to secure an arm triangle but Hunt defends it well.
Lijikiszcz unloading with bombs!
Lijikiszcz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hunt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lijikiszcz off and cradles Hunt's limp body as Lijikiszcz celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Kanishka Lijikiszcz 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: DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Hendrix fails with the takedown
enabling Lijikiszcz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendrix shoots in and drives through. Lijikiszcz sprawls well.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lijikiszcz defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Lijikiszcz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Hendrix.
Hendrix shoots in but Lijikiszcz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Lijikiszcz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Lijikiszcz sprawls well. He's pushed Hendrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hendrix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lijikiszcz defends it nicely.
Lijikiszcz misses with a wild body shot.
Hendrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lijikiszcz misses with an uppercut. Hendrix saw that one coming.
We've been told by Lijikiszcz's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lijikiszcz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lijikiszcz pinned against the cage. Lijikiszcz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Lijikiszcz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendrix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lijikiszcz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lijikiszcz wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lijikiszcz is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Lijikiszcz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lijikiszcz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendrix.
Nice takedown defense from Lijikiszcz. No joy for Hendrix on that attempt.
Lijikiszcz stuffs the takedown.
Hendrix looks winded!
Lijikiszcz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendrix fails with the takedown
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hendrix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Lijikiszcz counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Hendrix is rocked!
Lijikiszcz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hendrix falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lijikiszcz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Kanishka Lijikiszcz, 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.
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1#
Lijikiszcz throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Lijikiszcz sets himself, and Durand steps forward looking for the clinch! Lijikiszcz avoids it this time.#CL2#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lijikiszcz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lijikiszcz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Lijikiszcz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Lijikiszcz pulls Durand into guard.
Lijikiszcz managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Durand is sitting in close to Lijikiszcz's body. Lijikiszcz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Durand is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Durand is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lijikiszcz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
After winning the bout, Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches.
Lijikiszcz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lijikiszcz keeps control of Belval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lijikiszcz goes for a takedown attempt but Belval pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belval looks to throw the jab but Lijikiszcz is out of range.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Belval sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belval.
Belval's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belval's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Lijikiszcz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belval to the ground. Lijikiszcz is now in Belval's guard.
Lijikiszcz postures up in Belval's guard and throws a big left but Belval blocks it.
Lijikiszcz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lijikiszcz lands a couple of digs.
Lijikiszcz postures up in Belval's guard and throws a big left but Belval blocks it.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belval can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lijikiszcz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but Belval shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lijikiszcz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belval to the ground. Lijikiszcz is now in Belval's guard.
Lijikiszcz stands up over Belval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belval really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lijikiszcz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz tries to free his leg and advance position but Belval is retaining full guard.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lijikiszcz seems to have locked his on tight now - Belval screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lijikiszcz, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
An out of breath Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC MAYHEM 20
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lijikiszcz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall throws a jab when Lijikiszcz was well out of range.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Lijikiszcz controls his hands.
Hall is working Lijikiszcz over against the cage.
Lijikiszcz avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Hall is working Lijikiszcz over against the cage.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Lijikiszcz controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lijikiszcz. #TD#
Lijikiszcz gets control of Hall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lijikiszcz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position here.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lijikiszcz is keeping the position for now.
Lijikiszcz pulls Hall in to control the position.
Lijikiszcz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lijikiszcz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lijikiszcz pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lijikiszcz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lijikiszcz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Lijikiszcz from advancing to side control.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lijikiszcz in particular looking to stall.
Lijikiszcz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lijikiszcz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Lijikiszcz working Hall over with strikes. #T4#
Lijikiszcz prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that round.
That's time! Lijikiszcz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lijikiszcz has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Hall moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Lijikiszcz avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Lijikiszcz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Lijikiszcz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Lijikiszcz letting Hall take a breather here.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Lijikiszcz is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. 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.
Lijikiszcz takes a shot to the head.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lijikiszcz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall tries to work over Lijikiszcz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lijikiszcz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall taking a breather.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Lijikiszcz's ribcage. Lijikiszcz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lijikiszcz takes a shot to the head.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lijikiszcz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Hall gets through Lijikiszcz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lijikiszcz blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lijikiszcz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Lijikiszcz backwards.
Clinton Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lijikiszcz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lijikiszcz looking for a takedown.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lijikiszcz.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lijikiszcz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lijikiszcz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Lijikiszcz ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lijikiszcz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lijikiszcz somewhat.
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Hall throws a series of punches but Lijikiszcz avoids them all with ease.
Lijikiszcz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hall has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lijikiszcz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lijikiszcz takes one to the side of the head.
Clinton Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lijikiszcz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Hall forces Lijikiszcz back against the cage and clinches.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lijikiszcz avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Lijikiszcz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Lijikiszcz ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lijikiszcz looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Lijikiszcz sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Lijikiszcz avoids it this time.
Lijikiszcz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lijikiszcz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall wants to sweep here but Lijikiszcz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Lijikiszcz distracts Hall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
Lijikiszcz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Lijikiszcz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Lijikiszcz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall pulls Lijikiszcz in close to his closed guard and prevents Lijikiszcz from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz is defended easily by Hall.
Lijikiszcz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lijikiszcz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Lijikiszcz goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Lijikiszcz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall dips to his left and cracks Lijikiszcz with an uppercut!
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lijikiszcz thinking.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall swings for the body but Lijikiszcz moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Lijikiszcz shoots in.
Hall lands a nice hook to Lijikiszcz's body. Lijikiszcz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lijikiszcz is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hall counter with a right hand. #T4#
Lijikiszcz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lijikiszcz off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall throws a hook but Lijikiszcz avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Lijikiszcz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lijikiszcz backwards.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall tries a body shot but Lijikiszcz blocks it.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Hall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lijikiszcz is looking for a takedown.
Lijikiszcz is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and McAdams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lijikiszcz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McAdams landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lijikiszcz holds on and takes a little breather.
McAdams stopping the sweep attempt from Lijikiszcz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is controlling McAdams's posture.
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Lijikiszcz wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces McAdams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to pass the guard but McAdams is keeping the position.#T2#
Lijikiszcz is looking to work some ground and pound but McAdams has wrist control.
McAdams pulls Lijikiszcz in to control the position.
McAdams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McAdams's guard.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Lijikiszcz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lijikiszcz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McAdams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAdams controls Lijikiszcz momentarily but Lijikiszcz frees himself.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lijikiszcz stands up over McAdams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lijikiszcz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
McAdams feints and as Lijikiszcz raises his hands in defense, McAdams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Kanishka Lijikiszcz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a takedown but McAdams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lijikiszcz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McAdams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steve McAdams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McAdams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz controlling the pace.
Lijikiszcz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAdams can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lijikiszcz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McAdams taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAdams keeps working.
McAdams taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is working for a submission of some sort.
Lijikiszcz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
McAdams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz with the ground and pound but McAdams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lijikiszcz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Lijikiszcz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McAdams!
McAdams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McAdams struggling a bit here.
Lijikiszcz taking a breather here.
Lijikiszcz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lijikiszcz slows the pace down. #T4##SUB#
Lijikiszcz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Lijikiszcz.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lijikiszcz goes for a double leg but McAdams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McAdams continues to drive forward.
McAdams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lijikiszcz dives in and grabs McAdams's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAdams pushes down on Lijikiszcz's head and hops out.
McAdams feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lijikiszcz lands in his opponent's guard.
Lijikiszcz wants to control from the top but McAdams keeps moving.
Lijikiszcz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McAdams keeping full guard, as Lijikiszcz tries to pass.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is really struggling to control McAdams but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and gets a takedown into McAdams's guard.
Lijikiszcz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Lijikiszcz is fighting to break McAdams's control of his arms but McAdams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lijikiszcz passes McAdams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lijikiszcz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McAdams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz postures up. #T3##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lijikiszcz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McAdams has hold of Lijikiszcz's hands but Lijikiszcz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lijikiszcz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McAdams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAdams defending well though. #T4#
Lijikiszcz is trying to control. McAdams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McAdams trying to control from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAdams keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McAdams sprawls well. McAdams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet.
And McAdams responds with a good body kick, but Lijikiszcz manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but McAdams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAdams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Lijikiszcz gets a double leg takedown into McAdams's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##TD#
McAdams gets caught napping as Lijikiszcz dives in and scores a takedown. McAdams manages to retain guard.
Lijikiszcz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lijikiszcz looking to pass the guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking to work some ground and pound but McAdams has wrist control.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAdams pinned against the cage. McAdams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lijikiszcz darts in looking for a takedown but McAdams gets double underhooks and turns Lijikiszcz into the cage.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McAdams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lijikiszcz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lijikiszcz controls McAdams momentarily but McAdams frees himself. #T2#
Lijikiszcz is adopting a defensive guard.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Lijikiszcz keeps moving.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position. #T3#
Lijikiszcz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but McAdams sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McAdams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but McAdams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces McAdams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4##SUB#
Lijikiszcz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McAdams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lijikiszcz, into his guard. #REVB#
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lijikiszcz holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAdams is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Steve McAdams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McAdams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura but McAdams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lijikiszcz to get the leverage.
Lijikiszcz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAdams defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McAdams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lijikiszcz is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lijikiszcz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lijikiszcz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lijikiszcz misses with a head shot.
Lijikiszcz looking to control and managing it successfully.
McAdams suckers Lijikiszcz into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! McAdams is now in Lijikiszcz's guard!
Lijikiszcz wants to improve his position but instead McAdams has moved into half guard. #T2#
Lijikiszcz wants to improve his position but McAdams is controlling well.
Lijikiszcz is trying to maintain the position but McAdams is very close to passing his half guard.
Lijikiszcz is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lijikiszcz trying to control from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to get back to full guard.
Lijikiszcz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McAdams controlling the pace.
Lijikiszcz controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McAdams's guard.#T4#
McAdams trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McAdams is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lijikiszcz 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 James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC 21
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Slajos lands a jab to the nose.
Slajos misses with a combination #TD#
and Lijikiszcz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slajos won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slajos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lijikiszcz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slajos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Slajos is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Slajos sneaks back into half guard.
Slajos wants to get back to full guard.
Lijikiszcz wants to pass to mount but Slajos is defending the position.
Lijikiszcz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lijikiszcz looking to control but Slajos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slajos regains half guard.#T2#
Slajos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Slajos gets full guard.
Slajos looking for a sweep. Not yet Slajos, not yet.
Lijikiszcz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slajos wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slajos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lijikiszcz's guard. #REVB#
Lijikiszcz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Lijikiszcz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but Slajos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slajos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz throws an elbow that misses. Slajos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lijikiszcz's guard. Nice move by Slajos!#REVB#
Slajos scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lijikiszcz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Lijikiszcz 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#
Slajos landing a few short strikes.
Lijikiszcz is keen to just control but Slajos is a slippery customer.
Lijikiszcz 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.
Slajos wants to improve his position but Lijikiszcz is controlling well.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slajos keeps working.
Lijikiszcz prevents Slajos from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Slajos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Slajos clinches up with Lijikiszcz and pushes him back against the cage.
Slajos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slajos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slajos lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Lijikiszcz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lijikiszcz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slajos defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slajos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lijikiszcz, pushing him back against the cage.
Slajos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slajos.
Lijikiszcz tries to pull guard but Slajos holds him up against the cage and eventually Lijikiszcz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Slajos. #TD2#
Slajos has Lijikiszcz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slajos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lijikiszcz tumbling to the mat - Slajos dives into Lijikiszcz's guard.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lijikiszcz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slajos connects with a couple of short punches.
Slajos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slajos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lijikiszcz's head.
Slajos throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz has his foot on Slajos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slajos works his way back into a safe position though.
Slajos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slajos won't allow Lijikiszcz to sweep him here.
Slajos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slajos is working Lijikiszcz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slajos throws a strike but Lijikiszcz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lijikiszcz trying to control but Slajos is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lijikiszcz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Slajos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Slajos passes easily into half guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking for a sweep. Slajos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slajos working over Lijikiszcz with some ground and pound. Lijikiszcz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lijikiszcz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz actively working from the bottom here.
Slajos working the head and body with strikes.
Lijikiszcz has hold of Slajos's hands but Slajos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lijikiszcz manages to get to full guard.
Slajos with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Slajos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lijikiszcz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slajos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lijikiszcz wants to sweep but no luck.
Lijikiszcz controlling Slajos's posture.
Slajos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slajos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lijikiszcz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz 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#
Lijikiszcz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slajos's head. #T4#
Slajos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lijikiszcz trying to control from half guard but Slajos is working away. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slajos sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz seems to be looking for submissions.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura here.
Lijikiszcz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oddis Slajos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lijikiszcz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slajos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slajos, who protects the arm well.
Slajos is trying to control Lijikiszcz's posture but Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Lijikiszcz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Lijikiszcz.
Sloppy strikes there by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Slajos is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lijikiszcz working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slajos, who protects the arm well.
Slajos is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slajos, who protects the arm well.
Slajos is looking to regain half guard here but Lijikiszcz keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lijikiszcz just content to control the position.
Slajos tries to bench press Lijikiszcz off him but Lijikiszcz keeps the position.
Lijikiszcz is chipping away with strikes.
Slajos is not content to let Lijikiszcz control the position.
Lijikiszcz is really struggling to control Slajos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lijikiszcz wants to take a breather but Slajos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lijikiszcz.
Slajos looking for a sweep. Not yet Slajos, not yet.
Lijikiszcz wants to control from the top but Slajos keeps moving.
Slajos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slajos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slajos is trying to defend but Lijikiszcz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slajos tries to get to full guard but Lijikiszcz has control of the leg.
Lijikiszcz wants to take a breather but Slajos is having none of it.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slajos is staying active underneath Lijikiszcz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slajos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slajos wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lijikiszcz 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AFC 18
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot by Datsyuk.
Lijikiszcz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Datsyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Datsyuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lijikiszcz.
Datsyuk throwing a counter right hand but Lijikiszcz manages to avoid it.
Datsyuk lands a head shot.
Lijikiszcz avoids the body shot from Datsyuk.
Lijikiszcz dives in for a single leg takedown but Datsyuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Datsyuk throwing a counter right hand but Lijikiszcz manages to avoid it.
Pavel Datsyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Datsyuk as he jumps to the side.
Datsyuk blocks a low kick nicely.
Datsyuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Lijikiszcz goes for a double leg but Datsyuk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Datsyuk continues to drive forward.
Datsyuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz.
An attempted straight right counter from Datsyuk misses the target.
Datsyuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lijikiszcz. That did some damage!
Lijikiszcz ducks under a wild hook from Datsyuk.
Lijikiszcz feints the counter takedown.
Lijikiszcz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Datsyuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lijikiszcz somewhat.
Lijikiszcz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Lijikiszcz with that takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Datsyuk sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Datsyuk throws a hook to the side of Lijikiszcz's head but Lijikiszcz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Lijikiszcz tries to counter it with a takedown but Datsyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a takedown but Datsyuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lijikiszcz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Datsyuk misses its target.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lijikiszcz.
Datsyuk is looking to counter punch.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Datsyuk is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lijikiszcz dives into side control. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lijikiszcz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Lijikiszcz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Datsyuk, who protects the arm well.
Lijikiszcz controlling the position.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position but Datsyuk is working away. #T3#
Datsyuk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Datsyuk defends it well.
Datsyuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lijikiszcz on the ground.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura but Datsyuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lijikiszcz to get the leverage.
Datsyuk wants to control but Lijikiszcz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the pace.
Lijikiszcz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Lijikiszcz slows the pace down in half guard.
Datsyuk tries to roll over but Lijikiszcz keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz wants to work for an arm triangle but Datsyuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lijikiszcz seems to be working for a kimura but Datsyuk defends the submission attempt.
Lijikiszcz slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Datsyuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Lijikiszcz.
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 Pavel Datsyuk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lijikiszcz feints and as Datsyuk raises his hands in defense, Lijikiszcz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Datsyuk trying to keep a closed guard but Lijikiszcz is proving a slippery customer.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lijikiszcz drops back looking for a leg! Datsyuk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Datsyuk manages to kick Lijikiszcz off! Lijikiszcz jumps back into Datsyuk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsyuk looking to control. #T1#
Lijikiszcz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Lijikiszcz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Datsyuk trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lijikiszcz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Datsyuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lijikiszcz controlling from the full mount.
Lijikiszcz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Datsyuk?
Lijikiszcz controlling the position easily from mount.
Datsyuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lijikiszcz extends the arm and Datsyuk is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFC 14
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Slajos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slajos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lijikiszcz was well out of range. Poor timing from Slajos.
Lijikiszcz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slajos sprawls and moves away.
Slajos lands with an overhand left.
Slajos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slajos duly obliges.
Slajos throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Lijikiszcz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Slajos!
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lijikiszcz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slajos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lijikiszcz but great work by Slajos.
Slajos landing a few strikes.
Slajos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lijikiszcz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slajos is putting a hurting on Lijikiszcz here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Lijikiszcz is trying to improve his position.
Lijikiszcz parries the strikes from Slajos easily there. Slajos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lijikiszcz to escape.
Slajos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lijikiszcz to see if he's OK.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Slajos postures up.
Slajos lands a nice forearm strike.
Lijikiszcz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slajos.
Slajos cracks Lijikiszcz with a big right hand but Lijikiszcz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Slajos scoring with punches from side control.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Slajos postures up.
Slajos lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Lijikiszcz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slajos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lijikiszcz sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Slajos is keeping busy.
Slajos slips a nice elbow through Lijikiszcz's hands, connecting with Lijikiszcz's forehead.
Lijikiszcz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lijikiszcz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lijikiszcz, not yet. #SUB#
Slajos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lijikiszcz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slajos has managed to get both his arms back between Lijikiszcz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slajos landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slajos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Slajos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slajos is fighting to break Lijikiszcz's control of his arms but Lijikiszcz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz looking for a guillotine here but Slajos defends easily.
Slajos scoring with some ground and pound.
Slajos throws an elbow that misses. Lijikiszcz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slajos's guard. Nice move by Lijikiszcz!#REVR#
Slajos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing.
Lijikiszcz with a nice head shot there.
Slajos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Lijikiszcz controlling from the top position.
Lijikiszcz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slajos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slajos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slajos! #REVB#
Slajos working away.
Lijikiszcz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lijikiszcz is trying to control Slajos's posture but Slajos avoids it.
Slajos 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oddis Slajos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lijikiszcz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slajos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slajos cracks Lijikiszcz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slajos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lijikiszcz was well out of range. Poor timing from Slajos.
Oddis Slajos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slajos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lijikiszcz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slajos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slajos as he avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slajos finds it's way round the side to connect with Lijikiszcz's head.
Slajos lands with a good body shot.
Slajos misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slajos misses with a hook to the body #TD#
so Lijikiszcz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lijikiszcz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slajos's head.
Lijikiszcz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Lijikiszcz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Slajos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but Slajos is working from the bottom.
Slajos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a triangle but Slajos pushes his legs off easily.
Lijikiszcz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slajos is aware though and is defending well.
Slajos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slajos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Slajos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slajos working some strikes from top position.
Lijikiszcz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz working for a triangle but Slajos defends it easily.
Slajos lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Slajos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Lijikiszcz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slajos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slajos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lijikiszcz keeping full guard, as Slajos tries to pass.
Slajos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz working for a triangle but Slajos defends it easily.
Slajos throwing strikes from guard but Lijikiszcz blocks nicely.
Slajos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slajos throws a big right hand that misses.
Slajos preventing the sweep. #T4#
Slajos passes Lijikiszcz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Slajos passes into side control!
Slajos scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Slajos.
Lijikiszcz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lijikiszcz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lijikiszcz is trying to control Slajos's posture but Slajos avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Slajos.
Lijikiszcz keeping his opponent close.
Lijikiszcz can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oddis Slajos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Slajos dips to his left and cracks Lijikiszcz with an uppercut!
Slajos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Lijikiszcz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slajos won't be happy with that.
Lijikiszcz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lijikiszcz misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz is trying to get an arm triangle but Slajos is defending well.
Slajos is trying to work for a sweep but Lijikiszcz has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz goes for an armbar but Slajos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slajos. #T1##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz working for a triangle but Slajos defends it easily.
Slajos wants to control from the top but Lijikiszcz keeps moving. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slajos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slajos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lijikiszcz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slajos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Slajos looking for a sweep. Not yet Slajos, not yet.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing.
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lijikiszcz won't allow Slajos to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slajos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lijikiszcz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slajos. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz has his foot on Slajos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slajos works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slajos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Slajos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lijikiszcz is trying to get back to half guard.
Slajos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slajos lands some shots froms side control.
Slajos is chipping away with strikes.
Slajos is working Lijikiszcz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slajos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lijikiszcz is looking to regain half guard here but Slajos keeps moving and retains side control.
Lijikiszcz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lijikiszcz can't do much from the bottom here.
Slajos scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Lijikiszcz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lijikiszcz misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Slajos postures up.
Lijikiszcz is looking for a sweep.
Lijikiszcz is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#
Lijikiszcz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slajos is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Lijikiszcz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slajos landing strikes.
Lijikiszcz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slajos's best efforts.
Slajos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slajos 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.
Lijikiszcz wants to get back to full guard but Slajos has passed into side control.
Slajos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lijikiszcz to see if he's OK.
Slajos is putting a hurting on Lijikiszcz here, landing some big shots from side control.
A big shot lands for Slajos! That's hurt Lijikiszcz! Will he recover? Slajos fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oddis Slajos!

Event: Infinity: Weekend Warriors
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Li scores with a takedown into Lijikiszcz's guard.#SUB#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lijikiszcz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Lijikiszcz's legs - danger averted.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position. #SUB#
Li throws a sloppy strike and Lijikiszcz has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Li is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lijikiszcz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
A victorious Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Infinity: Inferno
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Danda looks to score with a jab to the body but Lijikiszcz is just out of range.
Lijikiszcz attempts a counter takedown but Danda avoids it well and moves away.
Danda misses with a straight right.
Danda scores with a jab.
Lijikiszcz staying out of range there.
Lijikiszcz feinted with a counter takedown.
Danda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Lijikiszcz counters with a single leg into guard. Danda didn't expect that.
Danda is trying to keep Lijikiszcz in close.
Danda keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
Lijikiszcz is really struggling to control Danda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz won't allow Danda to sweep him here.
Lijikiszcz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lijikiszcz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lijikiszcz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danda looking for a sweep. Not yet Danda, not yet. #T1#
Lijikiszcz looking to sit in guard and control but Danda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danda defends well.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danda postures up in Lijikiszcz's guard and throws a big left but Lijikiszcz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danda postures up. #T2##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a triangle here but Danda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lijikiszcz is looking to reverse the position.
Danda wants to control but Lijikiszcz is keeping him busy.
Lijikiszcz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danda off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy Danda right now.
Lijikiszcz not allowing Danda to control his hands.
Danda tries to break free.
Danda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Lijikiszcz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lijikiszcz wants to control but Danda is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danda defends it well.
Danda is trying to maintain the position but Lijikiszcz is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Danda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lijikiszcz has cracked it and Danda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lijikiszcz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
A victorious Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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