Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 275
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Avery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khashukaev tries to avoid it but Avery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khashukaev to the ground. Khashukaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khashukaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Avery lands with a good body shot.
Khashukaev throws a lazy right hand but Avery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avery misses with a few strikes there.
Avery misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Avery.
Khashukaev cracks Avery with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Avery lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Avery throws a lazy right hand but Khashukaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khashukaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khashukaev misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avery. Khashukaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khashukaev lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Khashukaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avery, pushing him back against the cage.
Khashukaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Avery backwards. #BC#
Khashukaev manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Khashukaev.
Khashukaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.#T1#
Khashukaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khashukaev staying out of range there.
Khashukaev attempts a counter takedown but Avery avoids it well and moves away.
Khashukaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kantemir Khashukaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khashukaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Khashukaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khashukaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Avery off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Khashukaev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Khashukaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khashukaev lands a nice hook to Avery's body. Avery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Avery.
A slow jab from Khashukaev misses its intended target.
Khashukaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avery shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Avery drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khashukaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khashukaev is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Khashukaev seems keen to control Avery's posture.
Avery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khashukaev is keeping the position for now.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Avery slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Avery moves out of range as Khashukaev strikes.
Avery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kantemir Khashukaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery cracks Khashukaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Khashukaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khashukaev clobbers Avery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Avery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khashukaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avery.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khashukaev. Avery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khashukaev swings for the body but Avery moves out of range.
Khashukaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Khashukaev misses.
Khashukaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avery or perhaps it was just good defense by Khashukaev, which made it look bad.
Avery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khashukaev throws an off balance right hand
and Avery counters with a three punch combo that has Khashukaev backing up. Khashukaev nods at Avery to acknowledge the strikes.
Khashukaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avery.
Avery has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Khashukaev with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khashukaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Khashukaev. That snapped Avery's head back.
Avery lands a really nice looking cross but Khashukaev seems unphased.
Khashukaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khashukaev misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Avery misses.
Khashukaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khashukaev lands an overhand right.
Khashukaev slips a jab from Avery.
Khashukaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khashukaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Khashukaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Avery. Those never looked like landing.
Khashukaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avery.#CL#
Khashukaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avery, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Khashukaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avery shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khashukaev as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Khashukaev finds it's way through Avery's defenses.
Avery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khashukaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avery scrambles back to his feet.
Khashukaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Avery makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khashukaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avery.
A little jabbing left from Avery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khashukaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avery manages to avoid it.
Avery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khashukaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khashukaev cracks Avery with a good jab.
Khashukaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avery.
Khashukaev throws out a loose jab but Avery uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Avery misses.
Avery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khashukaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avery.
Avery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khashukaev misses with a looping left.
Khashukaev misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Avery counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khashukaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Avery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khashukaev throws a jab when Avery was well out of range.
Avery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khashukaev.
Avery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khashukaev doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khashukaev.
Avery misses the jab.
Khashukaev attempts a counter takedown but Avery avoids it well and moves away.
Khashukaev misses with a looping left.
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kantemir Khashukaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Avery thuds a left hand into Khashukaev's body.
Khashukaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khashukaev misses with a looping left.
Khashukaev looks to land a right hand but Avery moved out of range.
A jab from Avery misses.
Khashukaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avery looks to score with a jab to the body but Khashukaev is just out of range.#T2#
Khashukaev throws an overhand right that lands on Avery's shoulder, as Avery tries to avoid the shot.
Khashukaev misses with a hook. Avery ducked under it nicely.
Khashukaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Avery.
Avery scores with a jab. Khashukaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khashukaev.
Khashukaev moves in looking to clinch but Avery pushes him off.
Khashukaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avery.
Avery misses with a looping right.
Khashukaev misses with a wild body shot.
Avery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khashukaev wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Khashukaev.#T3#
Khashukaev throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Avery misses with a body shot.
Khashukaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avery has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avery moves out of range as Khashukaev strikes.
Khashukaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Avery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khashukaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khashukaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khashukaev cracks Avery with an open hand slap.
Avery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khashukaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Avery's head.
Avery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khashukaev scores with a nice right hand.
Khashukaev tries to clinch up.
Khashukaev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Avery to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Khashukaev is rocked!
Avery lands with a straight right. Khashukaev didn't see that one coming.
Oh Khashukaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khashukaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avery counters with a huge right that knocks Khashukaev out cold! Avery is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Avery!

Event: GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Khashukaev misses.
Boom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khashukaev.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Khashukaev misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khashukaev. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Khashukaev.
Boom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khashukaev throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khashukaev.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khashukaev throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom misses with a hook.
Khashukaev scores with a jab.
Boom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Khashukaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Khashukaev gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khashukaev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boom is just riding it out for now. Khashukaev eventually gives up the hold.
Khashukaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
Khashukaev working Boom over with strikes.
Khashukaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boom is refusing to be controlled, as Khashukaev sits in half guard.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Boom trying to hold on to Khashukaev's head to control him but Khashukaev postures up.
Boom tries to get to full guard but Khashukaev has control of the leg.
Khashukaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura here.
Khashukaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Boom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khashukaev drops an elbow to the side of Boom's head.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev is thwarting Boom's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Khashukaev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.
Khashukaev throwing shots but Boom is blocking nicely. #T4#
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boom taking some punishment here, with Khashukaev in his half guard.
Khashukaev content to control rather than advance.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khashukaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Khashukaev misses with a head shot. Boom uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Khashukaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Khashukaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khashukaev is trying to ground and pound but Boom uses the momentary lack of control by Khashukaev to regain half guard.
Khashukaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khashukaev working Boom over with strikes.
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khashukaev lands strikes from half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Khashukaev throwing shots but Boom is blocking nicely.
Khashukaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khashukaev is stalling here. Boom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khashukaev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Khashukaev is trying to escape the position but Boom is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khashukaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khashukaev keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Khashukaev being controlled for a moment.
Khashukaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khashukaev wants to control but Boom postures up.
Boom trying to control the position but Khashukaev is working away. #T3#
Boom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khashukaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Khashukaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boom slows the pace down in half guard.
Khashukaev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boom has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Khashukaev is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom looking to control but Khashukaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khashukaev has given up his back here.
Khashukaev trying to control the position but Boom manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom tries to keep control of the position but Khashukaev is staying busy.
Khashukaev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom takes a swing at Khashukaev's ribcage but misses.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khashukaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Khashukaev swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khashukaev slips a jab from Boom.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khashukaev throws out the jab.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khashukaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
Khashukaev throws a big shot that misses.
Khashukaev blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Khashukaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khashukaev misses with a leg kick
and Boom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khashukaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khashukaev misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Khashukaev tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khashukaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Khashukaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boom on the side of the head.
Khashukaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khashukaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khashukaev misses with a hook to the body
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Khashukaev misses its intended target.
Khashukaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom misses with a kick to the body.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Khashukaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Khashukaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khashukaev stands and throws Boom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Khashukaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Boom wants to control but Khashukaev postures up.
Boom taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Khashukaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khashukaev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Khashukaev landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khashukaev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Khashukaev taking a breather here.
Boom defending against the ground and pound.
Khashukaev trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Kantemir Khashukaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Khashukaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boom down.
Khashukaev working the ground and pound.
Boom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khashukaev.
Khashukaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boom keeps working.
Khashukaev working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Khashukaev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boom prevents Khashukaev from moving into mount.
Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boom to see if he's OK.
Khashukaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Boom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Khashukaev misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Khashukaev lands some shots froms side control.
Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boom to see if he's OK.#ROC2#
Boom is rocked!
Khashukaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Boom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khashukaev trying to control the position but Boom is working away.
Khashukaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Boom's head but Boom avoids it well.
Boom is trying to control Khashukaev's posture but Khashukaev avoids it.
Kantemir Khashukaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom tries to buck Khashukaev off but Khashukaev is having none of it.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
Khashukaev is staying tight to Boom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Khashukaev wants to control but Boom is keeping him busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GRS 179
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Khashukaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilmister doesn't seem phased though.
Khashukaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilmister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khashukaev is out of range and Kilmister settles back down.
Kilmister blocks a jab.
Khashukaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Some wild striking there from Khashukaev.
Kilmister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khashukaev manages to avoid it.
Khashukaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Khashukaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khashukaev looks to throw the jab but Kilmister is out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khashukaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilmister stalling in the clinch.
Kilmister prevents Khashukaev from breaking the clinch.
Khashukaev tries to pull guard but Kilmister won't allow it.
Khashukaev has had enough of the clinch but Kilmister keeps him there for the moment.
Kilmister's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kilmister's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Khashukaev breaks the clinch. #T1#
Khashukaev loads up on a big right hand but Kilmister slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilmister! But no joy.
Kilmister with a nice cross.
Kilmister slips under a jab.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses.
Kilmister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khashukaev.
Kilmister is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilmister tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilmister lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Khashukaev can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kilmister and Khashukaev drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kilmister.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Kilmister!
Johnny Kilmister seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Khashukaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khashukaev defends it nicely.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khashukaev but Khashukaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Kantemir Khashukaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khashukaev is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khashukaev tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Khashukaev's head. #T1#
Khashukaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khashukaev.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Khashukaev'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.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Khashukaev keeps moving.
Khashukaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khashukaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts trying to control but Khashukaev is working from the bottom.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khashukaev keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Khashukaev is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Khashukaev, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Khashukaev against the cage but Khashukaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khashukaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khashukaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Khashukaev is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Khashukaev's guard.#T3#
Khashukaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Khashukaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Khashukaev has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Khashukaev's brow.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Khashukaev keeps moving.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Khashukaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Khashukaev!#REVR#
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Khashukaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Khashukaev is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Khashukaev from controlling successfully.
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 Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Roberts fails with the takedown.#TD#
Khashukaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Khashukaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet. #T1#
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khashukaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khashukaev scores with a nice strike.
Khashukaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Khashukaev misses the jab.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Khashukaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khashukaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khashukaev cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khashukaev. #SUB#
Khashukaev swings around for an armbar but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khashukaev's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Khashukaev trying to control the position here.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khashukaev pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khashukaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts throws a strike but Khashukaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Khashukaev lands a couple of digs.
Khashukaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khashukaev is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khashukaev 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.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Khashukaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khashukaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khashukaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Khashukaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roberts just manages to avoid it.
Kantemir Khashukaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Khashukaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khashukaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Kantemir Khashukaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khashukaev lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Khashukaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
That's time! Khashukaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khashukaev leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khashukaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Khashukaev.#TD2#
Roberts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khashukaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roberts is in Khashukaev's guard.
Jeff Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khashukaev has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
Khashukaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR#
Roberts is looking to stand up but Khashukaev isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khashukaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Khashukaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Khashukaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khashukaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khashukaev misses with a head shot. Roberts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khashukaev throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khashukaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khashukaev trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Khashukaev preventing the sweep. #T2#
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Roberts working for submissions but it's allowed Khashukaev to get to half guard.
Roberts wants to control but Khashukaev is keeping busy.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.
Khashukaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khashukaev.
Khashukaev tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khashukaev throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Khashukaev wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khashukaev lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khashukaev lands a body shot.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Khashukaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khashukaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khashukaev.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khashukaev to the mat! Khashukaev manages to get full guard.
Kantemir Khashukaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khashukaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts is in close to Khashukaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeff Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khashukaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantemir Khashukaev!
Our winner, Kantemir Khashukaev, 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: AFA 4
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1#
Khashukaev has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Astalo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Khashukaev has Astalo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khashukaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Astalo tumbling to the mat - Khashukaev dives into Astalo's guard.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Astalo holds on and takes a little breather.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo has Khashukaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Astalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Astalo has Khashukaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Astalo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev won't allow Astalo to sweep him here. #T1#
Astalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khashukaev.
Astalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khashukaev controls the pace.
Astalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Khashukaev trying to control but Astalo is working from the bottom.
Astalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khashukaev controls the pace.#SUB2#
Khashukaev drops back looking for a leg! Astalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Astalo manages to kick Khashukaev off! Khashukaev jumps back into Astalo's guard.
Khashukaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Astalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Astalo has momentary wrist control but Khashukaev slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khashukaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khashukaev works over Astalo with some ground and pound from guard.
My spies in Pride inform me that Khashukaev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Astalo controls Khashukaev momentarily but Khashukaev frees himself.
Astalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Astalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Astalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khashukaev controls the pace.
Astalo trying to control the position here.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Astalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Astalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Khashukaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Astalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Astalo, not yet.
Astalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astalo tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Astalo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khashukaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Astalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Astalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Astalo, not yet.
Khashukaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Astalo trying to control the position.
Khashukaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Astalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Astalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astalo misses with a hook. Khashukaev ducked under it nicely.
Khashukaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astalo.
Khashukaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astalo throws out the jab.
Khashukaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astalo connects with the punch.#T4#
Khashukaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astalo.
The fighters circling - Astalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Khashukaev moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Khashukaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astalo scores with a jab. Khashukaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khashukaev 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.
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!
Khashukaev connects with a crisp jab.
Khashukaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astalo.
Khashukaev fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Khashukaev moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Khashukaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khashukaev catches Astalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Astalo throws a front kick aimed at Khashukaev's knee but Khashukaev avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Khashukaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Astalo misses.
Khashukaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khashukaev scores with a jab.
Astalo works the jab nicely.
Astalo looks to throw the jab but Khashukaev is out of range.
Khashukaev lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khashukaev's calf.
Astalo slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Khashukaev misses.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khashukaev. That did some damage!
Khashukaev has his takedown stuffed
and Astalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Khashukaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Astalo feints and then cracks Khashukaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khashukaev down.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Donk. Astalo catches Khashukaev right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Khashukaev is rocked!
Khashukaev throws a right and a left that Astalo avoids nicely.
Khashukaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Khashukaev! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rami Astalo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rami Astalo thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFC 66: Primal Rage
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1#
Khashukaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khashukaev throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Pearson finds it's target.
Khashukaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson wants to clinch.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khashukaev is trying to pull guard but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khashukaev.
Pearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
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!
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khashukaev backwards.
Pearson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khashukaev looks winded!
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Khashukaev controls his hands. #T1#
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Khashukaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Khashukaev.
Pearson presses Khashukaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Khashukaev controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khashukaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Pearson.
Pearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Khashukaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearson after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
Pearson presses Khashukaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khashukaev takes a shot to the head.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khashukaev backwards.
Pearson pushes Khashukaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Khashukaev is rocked!
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khashukaev's defenses.
Khashukaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Khashukaev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pearson is unloading with more strikes now! Khashukaev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Pearson!

Event: DFC 58: Collision Course
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Khashukaev shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Saunders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khashukaev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khashukaev wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
Saunders is trying to control the position but Khashukaev postures up.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khashukaev defends well.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saunders controls Khashukaev momentarily but Khashukaev frees himself.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khashukaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Khashukaev from controlling successfully.
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely. #SUB#
Khashukaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them 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.
Saunders has momentary wrist control but Khashukaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Khashukaev is proving a slippery customer.
Khashukaev working some strikes from top position.
Saunders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Saunders working for a triangle but Khashukaev defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khashukaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Saunders throws a right hand that Khashukaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Khashukaev also avoids with ease.
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Saunders , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khashukaev misses with a takedown attempt - Saunders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD2#
Khashukaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khashukaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Khashukaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saunders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khashukaev has managed to get both his arms back between Saunders 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Saunders looking for a guillotine here but Khashukaev defends easily.
Khashukaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khashukaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saunders 's head.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Khashukaev chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khashukaev distracts Saunders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev is in close to Saunders 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khashukaev stays in close to Saunders 's body and controls the position.
Khashukaev connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle here but Khashukaev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saunders down. #ROC2#
Saunders is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Khashukaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khashukaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khashukaev moves away.#TD2#
Khashukaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khashukaev trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kantemir Khashukaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Khashukaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Saunders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Khashukaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Khashukaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Khashukaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khashukaev slips a nice elbow through Saunders 's hands, connecting with Saunders 's forehead.
Khashukaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to stand back up but Khashukaev is controlling him
Khashukaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
My spies in Pride inform me that Khashukaev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khashukaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saunders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saunders wants to control but Khashukaev is keeping busy.
Khashukaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saunders is trying to stand up here but Khashukaev is controlling him well.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khashukaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saunders sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Khashukaev seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Khashukaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khashukaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Saunders wants to control but Khashukaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Khashukaev has control of the leg.
Khashukaev slips a nice elbow through Saunders 's hands, connecting with Saunders 's forehead.#SUB2#
Khashukaev seems to be working for a kimura but Saunders defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Khashukaev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Khashukaev seems to be working for a kimura but Saunders defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khashukaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saunders defending well though.
Khashukaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura but Saunders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khashukaev to get the leverage.
Saunders is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saunders catches Khashukaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Saunders finds it's target.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Khashukaev pushes him off.
Nice cross by Saunders .
Saunders scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Khashukaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Khashukaev is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khashukaev takes a swing at Saunders 's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Khashukaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khashukaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Khashukaev is nestled in close to Saunders , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Khashukaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is bucking up trying to escape but Khashukaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Khashukaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Saunders defends it well. #T1#
Saunders wants to control but Khashukaev is having none of it.
Khashukaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saunders wants to hold on but Khashukaev pushes him away.
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Khashukaev's attempts to control the action.
Saunders is bucking up trying to escape but Khashukaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Khashukaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saunders tries to lock up and control but Khashukaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khashukaev connects with a bit shot that sees Saunders covering up! More strikes from Khashukaev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Khashukaev is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantemir Khashukaev!
Kantemir Khashukaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC 43: Set It Off
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Khashukaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khashukaev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khashukaev swings widly with a right hand
and Tarly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarly misses with a body shot
and Khashukaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Khashukaev tests Tarly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khashukaev lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Tarly is rocked!
Tarly lands a jab to Khashukaev's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khashukaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarly.
Khashukaev 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.
Tarly misses with a straight right.
Tarly misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Tarly misses its intended target.
Khashukaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarly has time to react.#T1#
Khashukaev slips a jab from Tarly.
Khashukaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tarly to counter with a crisp jab.
Khashukaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khashukaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarly's head backwards.
Khashukaev lands a two punch combo.
Oh Tarly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khashukaev with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tarly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khashukaev tries for a takedown but Tarly manages to get underhooks.
Tarly seems to have got his legs back now.
Samwell Tarly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Khashukaev.
Tarly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarly scores with a shot to the side of Khashukaev's head.
Khashukaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarly after a bit of a struggle.
Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khashukaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Tarly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Tarly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khashukaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Khashukaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Khashukaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarly looking to pass the guard.
Khashukaev keeping moving, preventing Tarly from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tarly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khashukaev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khashukaev lands a jab-cross combination.
Khashukaev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khashukaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarly misses with a straight left.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarly looks to score with a jab to the body but Khashukaev is just out of range.#T4#
Khashukaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarly. Khashukaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khashukaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Khashukaev.
Khashukaev tests Tarly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khashukaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarly counters with a nice uppercut.
Khashukaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tarly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khashukaev.
Khashukaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarly under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khashukaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarly is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev 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#
Khashukaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khashukaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarly misses the target.
Khashukaev thuds his right hand into Tarly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarly throws a hook but Khashukaev avoids it easily.
A jab from Khashukaev misses.
Tarly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khashukaev cracks Tarly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khashukaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev sizes up Tarly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khashukaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khashukaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarly jabs Khashukaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khashukaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tarly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khashukaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarly.
Samwell Tarly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Khashukaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarly on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarly's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarly throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khashukaev cracks Tarly with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarly wants to stand but Khashukaev is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khashukaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khashukaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarly wants to stand but Khashukaev is controlling the position.
Khashukaev lands a couple of digs.
Tarly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khashukaev controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Khashukaev looking to score a takedown here. Tarly is defending well but Khashukaev drives through and ends up in Tarly's guard.#T3#
Tarly wants to get back to his feet but Khashukaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tarly trying to keep a closed guard but Khashukaev is proving a slippery customer.
Tarly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khashukaev dives into side control.
Tarly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarly taking punishment in the form of punches.
Khashukaev cracks Tarly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tarly is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Khashukaev scores with punches from side control.
Khashukaev grinds an elbow into Tarly's temple.
Tarly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tarly is looking for a sweep.
Khashukaev controlling the position.
Tarly wants to get back to his feet but Khashukaev is dominant here and he's now got Tarly's back!
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khashukaev landing with strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Khashukaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarly.
Khashukaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khashukaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarly misses with a hook to the body
enabling Khashukaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khashukaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarly throws out a loose jab but Khashukaev uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khashukaev. #SUB2#
Khashukaev has hold of Tarly's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tarly seems comfortable defending it but Khashukaev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tarly is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tarly is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Khashukaev couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kantemir Khashukaev!
Kantemir Khashukaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Revolution XC 16
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Khashukaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khashukaev misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Khashukaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takayanagi is looking to regain half guard here but Khashukaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Khashukaev scoring with punches and elbows.
Takayanagi is looking to regain half guard here but Khashukaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Khashukaev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev cracks Takayanagi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Takayanagi manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Khashukaev wants to take a breather but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi gets back to full guard.
Khashukaev lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Takayanagi working for a triangle but Khashukaev defends it easily. #SUB#
Takayanagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khashukaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khashukaev distracts Takayanagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khashukaev defends well.
Khashukaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takayanagi has momentary wrist control but Khashukaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Khashukaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Khashukaev wants to stand but Takayanagi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takayanagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khashukaev.
Khashukaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Takayanagi has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khashukaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Khashukaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khashukaev showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Khashukaev trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back.
Khashukaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takayanagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
That's time! Takayanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot by Takayanagi.
The fighters circling - Takayanagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takayanagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Khashukaev. Khashukaev gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Takayanagi tries to keep at a distance but Khashukaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takayanagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khashukaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takayanagi slowing the pace effectively.
Khashukaev wants a takedown. #T1##TD2#
Khashukaev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takayanagi is trying to keep an underhook but Khashukaev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Khashukaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Takayanagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Takayanagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khashukaev.
Takayanagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Khashukaev seems content to control.
Khashukaev stalling away here and it's allowed Takayanagi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2##SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khashukaev wants to control from the top but Takayanagi keeps moving. #SUB#
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khashukaev defends well.#SU2#
Khashukaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Khashukaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takayanagi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kantemir Khashukaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Takayanagi is looking to reverse the position.
Takayanagi is trying to work for a sweep but Khashukaev has mounted him!
Takayanagi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev landing shots from mount.
Khashukaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takayanagi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takayanagi is looking to improve his position but Khashukaev isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Takayanagi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khashukaev controlling from mount.
Takayanagi is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Khashukaev working the ground and pound effectively.
Khashukaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takayanagi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khashukaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takayanagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takayanagi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takayanagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khashukaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takayanagi.
Khashukaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Takayanagi. No joy for Khashukaev on that attempt.
Meguru Takayanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Khashukaev.
Khashukaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khashukaev is defended easily by Takayanagi.#T1#
Khashukaev misses with a right hand #TD#
and Takayanagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Takayanagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khashukaev is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi trying to control but Khashukaev is working from the bottom.
Takayanagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khashukaev wants to stand and escape but Takayanagi is having none of it.
Takayanagi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Khashukaev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev works over Takayanagi with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khashukaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khashukaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khashukaev looking to pass the guard.
Takayanagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Khashukaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Khashukaev.
Takayanagi is staying active underneath Khashukaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Khashukaev trying to control the action but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
Khashukaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Khashukaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Takayanagi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takayanagi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takayanagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takayanagi moves into full guard.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Takayanagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kantemir Khashukaev.
I've got Khashukaev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 9
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khashukaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vignisson defends it nicely.
Khashukaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vignisson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Vignisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vignisson crunches a lovely knee into Khashukaev's ribcage.
Khashukaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khashukaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vignisson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khashukaev lands a nice hook to Vignisson's body. Vignisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev fails with the takedown.
Sigurmann Vignisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Khashukaev.
Khashukaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vignisson swivels and escapes.
Vignisson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Vignisson pushes Khashukaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. #T1#
Vignisson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson misses with a knee strike.
Vignisson prevents Khashukaev from breaking the clinch.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khashukaev looks winded!#BC2#
Khashukaev breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Vignisson clinches with his opponent.
Vignisson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khashukaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vignisson gets underhooks to prevent Khashukaev's takedown attempt.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khashukaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khashukaev avoids it.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Khashukaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Vignisson.
Vignisson has Khashukaev pressed against the cage, preventing Khashukaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vignisson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Vignisson trying to land knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khashukaev.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Vignisson working Khashukaev over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vignisson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khashukaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khashukaev managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but Khashukaev blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khashukaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vignisson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Khashukaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Vignisson tries to clinch there but Khashukaev circles away.
Khashukaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Vignisson looks to clinch #TD2#
and Khashukaev counters with a shoot takedown. Vignisson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vignisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vignisson tries to get out of the position.
Khashukaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khashukaev is working Vignisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khashukaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vignisson has wrist control.
Khashukaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev prevents Vignisson from getting back to his feet.
Khashukaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vignisson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khashukaev is controlling him.
Vignisson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khashukaev on the ground.#T4#
Khashukaev is in close to Vignisson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khashukaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev is working Vignisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khashukaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khashukaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vignisson wants to stand and escape but Khashukaev is having none of it.
Khashukaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khashukaev is in close to Vignisson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khashukaev cracks Vignisson with a solid left hand.
Khashukaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vignisson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Vignisson clinches with his opponent.
Khashukaev is trying to break free.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khashukaev is keeping busy.
Khashukaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vignisson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khashukaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khashukaev can do to turn this around?
Vignisson throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Khashukaev is breathing heavily.
Vignisson tries to land knees in the clinch but Khashukaev avoids the damage to the body.
Khashukaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vignisson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Khashukaev is blocking nicely. #T1#
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khashukaev.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Khashukaev won't want to take too many of those.
Sigurmann Vignisson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khashukaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vignisson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khashukaev is defending well for now.
Khashukaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body.
Vignisson taking a breather.
Vignisson has Khashukaev pressed against the cage.
Vignisson missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Khashukaev managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson.
Khashukaev managing to block the knees to the body from Vignisson. #TD2#
Khashukaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vignisson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vignisson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Vignisson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khashukaev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Can Vignisson hold on?! Khashukaev is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Khashukaev controlling the position well here. Vignisson rolled but Khashukaev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khashukaev connects with a big shot to the side of Vignisson's head.
Khashukaev punches Vignisson on the ear.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Khashukaev. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T3#
Can Vignisson hold on?! Khashukaev is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Khashukaev scores with strikes from the back.
Vignisson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khashukaev lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vignisson's head.#SUB2#
Khashukaev is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Vignisson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Khashukaev has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Vignisson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Khashukaev doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kantemir Khashukaev!
A very excited looking Kantemir Khashukaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GFC 39: High Voltage
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Khashukaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Khashukaev dives in and scores a takedown into Mamaev's guard.
Khashukaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Khashukaev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Khashukaev throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Mamaev is rocked!#TD#
Khashukaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mamaev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khashukaev working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamaev is still in real trouble! Can Khashukaev finish him?
Mamaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khashukaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khashukaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Khashukaev with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Khashukaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khashukaev has managed to get both his arms back between Mamaev's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Khashukaev lands a couple of elbows.
Khashukaev arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mamaev's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kantemir Khashukaev!
Kantemir Khashukaev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GFC 15: Dynamite
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khashukaev.
Kaladze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khashukaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kaladze tries to get to full guard but Khashukaev has control of the leg.
Khashukaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaladze wants to improve his position but Khashukaev is controlling well.
Khashukaev 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.
Khashukaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaladze wants to improve his position but Khashukaev is controlling well.
Khashukaev lands a big elbow - Kaladze is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Khashukaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantemir Khashukaev!
A very excited looking Kantemir Khashukaev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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