Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018

#R1#
Halloo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dolgov.
Halloo scores with a jab to the head.
Dolgov swings for the body but Halloo moves out of range.
Halloo cracks the inside of Dolgov's front leg.
Halloo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halloo connects with a single shot there.
Dolgov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Halloo finds it's target.
Halloo lands with a slapping head kick.
Dolgov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dolgov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halloo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dolgov off the cage and back into range.
Dolgov takes a swing at Halloo's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dolgov blocks a jab.
Dolgov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dolgov thuds a left hand into Halloo's body.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dolgov or perhaps it was just good defense by Halloo, which made it look bad.
Crunch! Halloo slams his shin into Dolgov's torso.#CL#
Halloo darts in and clinches Dolgov up against the cage.
Halloo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dolgov.
Tupa Halloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Halloo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Halloo breaks from the clinch.
Halloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dolgov.#CL2#
Dolgov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halloo lands an uppercut.#T2#
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
Dolgov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halloo smiles and moves away.
Dolgov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halloo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloo dodges the punch combination from Dolgov.
Halloo thuds a left hand into Dolgov's body.
Halloo thumps Dolgov with a low kick.
Halloo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halloo scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Halloo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halloo moves out of range as Dolgov strikes.
Dolgov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Halloo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halloo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Dolgov slips a jab from Halloo.
Dolgov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halloo counters with a straight right hand.
Semen Dolgov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolgov lands with a shot to the body.
Halloo misses with a left hand
and Dolgov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dolgov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halloo throwing a counter right hand but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
Dolgov throws a leg kick but Halloo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halloo is looking to land body kicks.
Dolgov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halloo throws a body punch but Dolgov moves out of range.
Dolgov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halloo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dolgov is out of range and Halloo settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dolgov! But no joy.
Dolgov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halloo circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Dolgov fails with the takedown
and Halloo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halloo throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolgov blocks the body kick.
Dolgov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halloo. #CL#
Halloo gets a clinch.
Dolgov tries to score a body lock takedown but Halloo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dolgov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolgov.
Halloo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halloo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dolgov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halloo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Dolgov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Dolgov misses.
Dolgov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halloo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice cross by Dolgov.
Dolgov throws an overhand right that lands on Halloo's shoulder, as Halloo tries to avoid the shot.
Dolgov scores with a kick to the body.
Halloo lands a really nice looking cross but Dolgov seems unphased.
Tupa Halloo is winning the standup battle so far.
Halloo lands a jab to the head.
Dolgov ducks under a wild hook from Halloo.
A low kick from Halloo misses
and Halloo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halloo misses with an uppercut.
Halloo scores with a leg kick.
Halloo misses with a looping right.
Halloo throws a hook but Dolgov avoids it easily.
Halloo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halloo. #T1#
Dolgov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halloo.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Halloo rushes Dolgov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halloo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Halloo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dolgov slips under a jab.
Halloo throws a low kick, looking for Dolgov's leg but Dolgov calmly moves out of range.
Halloo scores with the left hand. Dolgov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dolgov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Dolgov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dolgov throws a lazy right hand but Halloo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halloo throws a leg kick which misses Dolgov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dolgov tries to avoid it.
Dolgov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halloo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dolgov throws an overhand right that lands on Halloo's shoulder, as Halloo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halloo misses with a looping right.
Halloo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dolgov momentarily.
Halloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dolgov.
Dolgov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Halloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
Dolgov tries a quick counter leg kick but Halloo is wise to it.
Halloo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Dolgov.
Dolgov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Halloo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Halloo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halloo.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
Halloo misses with some punches.
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards. #T3#
Halloo misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Halloo.
Halloo prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dolgov blocks an uppercut.
Halloo lands a left hand.
Halloo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolgov can do to turn this around?
Dolgov takes a shot to the head.
Halloo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halloo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halloo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolgovs head.
A short right from Halloo on the inside.
Dolgov takes a shot to the head.
Dolgov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halloo stalling the fight. #T4#
Halloo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halloo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halloo lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Halloo floors Dolgov with a big punch on the inside! Dolgov is trying to recover but Halloo dives into side control. #ROC#
Dolgov is rocked!
Halloo takes a little break here. Dolgov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dolgov is still in real trouble! Can Halloo finish him?
Halloo working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolgov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dolgov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dolgov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halloo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dolgov throws a jab but it's blocked by Halloo.
Halloo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Dolgov.
Halloo throwing a counter right hand but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Halloo misses.
Dolgov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halloo.
Halloo is looking to counter punch.
Halloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dolgov.#CL#
Halloo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Halloo.
Halloo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halloo pushes Dolgov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Halloo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dolgov controls his hands.
Tupa Halloo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dolgov blocks an uppercut.
Dolgov wants to take the fight to the mat but Halloo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Halloo misses with the head strike. #T1#
Halloo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dolgov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halloo tries to throw a body punch but Dolgov avoids it by throwing Halloo back against the cage.
Dolgov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halloo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halloo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
Halloo gets underhooks to prevent Dolgov's takedown attempt.
Tupa Halloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Dolgov blocking some punches.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Halloo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halloo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halloo misses with the head strike. #T2#
Halloo is leaning against Dolgov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halloo slowing the pace effectively.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Halloo.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloo works on Dolgov's body with a couple of short punches.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Halloo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Semen Dolgov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halloo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards. #T3##BC#
Halloo manages to break the clinch.
Halloo misses with an uppercut
enabling Dolgov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dolgov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolgov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Dolgov.
Dolgov misses with a hook #KD#
and Halloo counters with a right hand that sends Dolgov tumbling to the canvas! Can Halloo finish him? He dives into Dolgov's guard looking to do just that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halloo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dolgov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halloo uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Halloo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halloo is chipping away with strikes.
Halloo cracks Dolgov with a big elbow.
Dolgov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Halloo there.
Halloo is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tupa Halloo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halloo 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FFA 39: Psychosis
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Dolgov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellesworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ellesworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dolgov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ellesworth counters with a good, hard body kick but Dolgov shrugs it off.
Ellesworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellesworth.
Dolgov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ellesworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Dolgov throws a sloppy head kick
and Ellesworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Dolgov misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dolgov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ellesworth counters with a good low kick that Dolgov was not able to check.
Ellesworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dolgov.
Ellesworth throws a chopping leg kick but Dolgov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dolgov with the counter takedown but Ellesworth avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ellesworth, right into the meat.
Dolgov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Dolgov misses.
Ellesworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dolgov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Dolgov blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Dolgov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellesworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Semen Dolgov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellesworth tries to clinch up.
Dolgov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ellesworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dolgov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ellesworth scrambles back to his feet.
Ellesworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolgov misses with a hook. Ellesworth ducked under it nicely.
Dolgov scores with a nice right hand.
Dolgov darts in trying to clinch
and Ellesworth counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
James Ellesworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolgov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dolgov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolgov scores with a punch to the head.
Dolgov throws a leg kick
and Ellesworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ellesworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dolgov has time to react.
Ellesworth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellesworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ellesworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dolgov lands a jab to the nose.
Dolgov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellesworth.
Dolgov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ellesworth checks a leg kick.
Dolgov throws a right hand that Ellesworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellesworth also avoids with ease.
Ellesworth scores with a punch to the head.
Dolgov looks to land a left hand but Ellesworth moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Ellesworth lands but Dolgov takes it in his stride.
Dolgov fails to land the takedown.
James Ellesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Ellesworth cracks the inside of Dolgov's front leg. #T3#
Ellesworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ellesworth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dolgov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellesworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Dolgov throws a lazy right hand but Ellesworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolgov misses with a hook.
Dolgov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellesworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Dolgov.
Dolgov misses with a double jab.
Dolgov misses with a two punch combination.
Ellesworth lands a high kick!
Ellesworth feints and then cracks Dolgov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dolgov down. #CL#
Ellesworth has Dolgov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellesworth gets underhooks to prevent Dolgov's takedown attempt.
Dolgov tries to pull guard but Ellesworth holds him up against the cage and eventually Dolgov drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Dolgov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellesworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ellesworth throws a leg kick which misses Dolgov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dolgov tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolgov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ellesworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Dolgov tries for a takedown but Ellesworth circles away easily
and Ellesworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dolgov looks winded!
Nice cross by Ellesworth.
Dolgov throws an off balance right hand
and Ellesworth counters with an inside leg kick.
Ellesworth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dolgov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellesworth pinned against the cage. Ellesworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ellesworth tried to counter with a leg kick but Dolgov avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Ellesworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ellesworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dolgov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ellesworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dolgov somewhat.
Ellesworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolgov can do to turn this around?
Ellesworth blocks a leg kick.
Dolgov throws a nice looking combination but Ellesworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellesworth misses the target.
Dolgov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Ellesworth tenderised Dolgov's leg. Dolgov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov lands a head shot.
Dolgov misses with a low kick.
Ellesworth checks a low kick from Dolgov.
Dolgov throws a series of punches but Ellesworth moves out of range.
Ellesworth keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Ellesworth slips a jab from Dolgov.
Ellesworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dolgov misses with an uppercut. Ellesworth saw that one coming.
Ellesworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dolgov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ellesworth is looking to slow Dolgov down with leg kicks.
Dolgov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ellesworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dolgov throws a right and a left that Ellesworth avoids nicely. #CL#
Ellesworth takes the fight into the clinch.
Dolgov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Ellesworth to work.
Ellesworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Dolgov is looking for a takedown.
James Ellesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Ellesworth gets underhooks to prevent Dolgov's takedown attempt.
Dolgov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ellesworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dolgov is breathing heavily.
Dolgov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellesworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Semen Dolgov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Ellesworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Ellesworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellesworth is looking to slow Dolgov down with leg kicks.
Dolgov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellesworth can pounce on him.
Dolgov misses with a body kick.
Ellesworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dolgov. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolgov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dolgov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dolgov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dolgov.
Dolgov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ellesworth.
Dolgov shoots in for a double leg but Ellesworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Dolgov misses with a hook
and Ellesworth counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Ellesworth has Dolgov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellesworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dolgov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ellesworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellesworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Dolgov won't want to take too many of those.
Ellesworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellesworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth with a knee to the head.
Ellesworth scores with a hook to the body.
Ellesworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dolgov up against the cage.
Ellesworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth pushes Dolgov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dolgov takes a shot to the head.
Ellesworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
Dolgov tries for a takedown but Ellesworth manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Ellesworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellesworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dolgov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Dolgov's ribcage.
A short right from Ellesworth on the inside.
Ellesworth presses Dolgov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Ellesworth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dolgov throws the kick towards the body but Ellesworth avoids it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dolgov.
Dolgov controls the position.
Dolgov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ellesworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolgov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ellesworth!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth tries to hold on but Dolgov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dolgov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dolgov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellesworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Dolgov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dolgov controlling from the full mount.
Dolgov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellesworth is looking to escape.
Dolgov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ellesworth looks a forlorn figure.
Dolgov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Dolgov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
James Ellesworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dolgov with shots to the head and body - Ellesworth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dolgov landing strikes from the mount.
Dolgov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dolgov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dolgov trying to control but Ellesworth is having none of it.
Ellesworth is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dolgov looking to ground and pound but Ellesworth is blocking nicely.
Semen Dolgov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dolgov scoring with strikes but Ellesworth is staying in there.
Dolgov landing strikes from the mount.
Dolgov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ellesworth?
Semen Dolgov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellesworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dolgov working the ground and pound effectively.
Ellesworth tries to reverse the position but Dolgov maintains control.
Ellesworth is in a horrible position here. Dolgov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Dolgov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ellesworth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ellesworth and Dolgov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dolgov working the ground and pound. #T4#
Ellesworth taking a bit of punishment here - Dolgov scoring with strikes.
Dolgov looks up at the clock and then as Ellesworth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dolgov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ellesworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolgov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellesworth keeps working.
Dolgov working the head with strikes.
Dolgov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ellesworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dolgov trying to control the action but Ellesworth is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolgov scores with a couple of short elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ellesworth!

Event: FFA 33: Desolation
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Dolgov misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolgov.
Boston can't get the takedown. #TD#
Boston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dolgov can't fight it off and eventually Boston manages to take the fight to the floor. Dolgov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dolgov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dolgov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Dolgov.
Dolgov is looking to stand up but Boston isn't so interested in that idea.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolgov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Boston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolgov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolgov is looking to stand up but Boston isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dolgov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dolgov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boston tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolgov is retaining full guard.
Boston won't allow Dolgov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dolgov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boston has passed into half guard!
Dolgov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Boston is looking to advance position but Dolgov won't allow it.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but Dolgov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolgov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boston is working away from the top position though.
Dolgov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Boston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dolgov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dolgov keeping full guard, as Boston tries to pass.
Boston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Boston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dolgov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boston.
Boston postures up.
Boston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolgov is keeping the position for now.
Dolgov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dolgov stops Boston from getting back to his feet.
Boston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dolgov.
Boston regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dolgov. #T4#
Boston being controlled here, momentarily.
Dolgov advances position into side control!
Boston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dolgov's best efforts.
Boston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dolgov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dolgov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dolgov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dolgov.
Dolgov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evander Boston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boston misses with a takedown attempt
and Dolgov counters with a series of strikes. Boston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dolgov lands a jab to the head.
Boston is looking to clinch but Dolgov is avoiding it.
Dolgov throws a jab when Boston was well out of range.
As Dolgov tries to get set, Boston tries to push him back and clinch up but Dolgov manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Boston clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Dolgov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boston uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dolgov looking for a guillotine here but Boston defends easily.
Boston throwing strikes from guard but Dolgov blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston postures up in Dolgov's guard and throws a big left but Dolgov blocks it. #ES2#
Dolgov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boston wants to clinch.#T1#
Dolgov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dolgov lands a jab to the head.
Boston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolgov is looking to chop away at Boston's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boston, right into the meat. #TD2#
Dolgov shoots in and gets a takedown into Boston's guard.
Dolgov works over Boston with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Boston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dolgov is aware though and is defending well.
Dolgov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Boston looking for a guillotine here but Dolgov defends easily. #T2#
Dolgov stands up over Boston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dolgov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dolgov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolgov chips away with some ground and pound.
Boston is trying to keep Dolgov in close.
Dolgov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dolgov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolgov lands a couple of digs.
Boston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Boston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dolgov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dolgov wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Dolgov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dolgov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dolgov landing with the ground and pound.
Dolgov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dolgov won't allow Boston to get back to his feet.
Dolgov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dolgov wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Semen Dolgov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolgov lands a couple of digs.
Dolgov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semen Dolgov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dolgov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dolgov misses with a series of wild punches.
Boston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolgov sprawls and moves away.
Boston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dolgov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boston circles away.
It looked like Boston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dolgov lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Dolgov closes the distance and clinches.
Dolgov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dolgov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boston pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dolgov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dolgov keeps the fight on the outside.
Boston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Boston rushes Dolgov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Dolgov is working for takedown but Boston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evander Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Dolgov wants to take the fight to the mat but Boston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dolgov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dolgov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boston walks away with a smile on his face. Dolgov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boston doesn't manage to clinch there - Dolgov circles away.
Boston tries to clinch there but Dolgov circles away.
Semen Dolgov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolgov swats away the attempt to clinch by Boston.
Boston tries to clinch there but Dolgov circles away.
Boston closes the distance but Dolgov moves to the side
and Dolgov counters with a nice uppercut.
Boston avoids the body shot from Dolgov.
Boston tries to close the distance and clinch but Dolgov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boston is looking to clinch but Dolgov is avoiding it. #T2#
Boston tries to clinch but Dolgov moves out of range.
It seemed like Dolgov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dolgov misses with a two punch combination.
Boston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dolgov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dolgov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boston is looking to clinch but Dolgov is avoiding it.
Boston shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolgov sprawls well. He's pushed Boston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dolgov throws a series of punches but Boston avoids them all with ease.
Dolgov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dolgov tries to bum rush Boston with a series of wild strikes but Boston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boston is looking to counter punch.
Dolgov lunges at Boston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boston's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston is looking to clinch but Dolgov is avoiding it.
Boston tries to clinch up
and Dolgov counters with a three punch combo that has Boston backing up. Boston nods at Dolgov to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Dolgov wants to land a leg kick but Boston is out of range.
Boston is looking to counter the offense by Dolgov and move into the clinch.
Dolgov fails to land the takedown.
Semen Dolgov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Boston.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dolgov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Dolgov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dolgov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dolgov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boston is fending him off so far but Dolgov persists. Nope, Boston circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Dolgov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boston's head.
No luck for Boston with that takedown attempt.
Boston shoots in for a takedown but Dolgov shows good takedown defense.
Dolgov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boston's calf.
Nice shot by Dolgov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boston checks a leg kick.
Boston dodges the punch combination from Dolgov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Semen Dolgov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dolgov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: FFA 27: Galanos vs McGuire
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Ellesworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dolgov moves out of range of the body kick from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolgov. Dolgov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ellesworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dolgov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ellesworth sprawls well. Ellesworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dolgov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dolgov moves in looking to clinch but Ellesworth pushes him off.
Ellesworth misses with a straight right.
Dolgov is looking to counter the offense by Ellesworth and move into the clinch.
Dolgov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Dolgov moves into range and clinches up with Ellesworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ellesworth to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Dolgov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellesworth checks the leg kick.
Dolgov avoids the head kick by Ellesworth.
Dolgov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ellesworth as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ellesworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ellesworth.
Ellesworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Dolgov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellesworth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dolgov working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellesworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolgov controls the pace.
Dolgov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dolgov throwing strikes but missing.
Ellesworth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Dolgov trying to control but Ellesworth is working from the bottom.
Dolgov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dolgov lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ellesworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dolgov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dolgov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolgov wants to pass the guard but Ellesworth is keeping the position.
Dolgov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Ellesworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ellesworth keeping moving, preventing Dolgov from controlling successfully.
Dolgov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolgov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dolgov chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolgov stops Ellesworth from standing up.
Dolgov is in close to Ellesworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dolgov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dolgov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Dolgov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolgov throwing strikes from guard but Ellesworth blocks nicely.
Dolgov lands a couple of elbows.
Dolgov working some strikes from top position.
Dolgov wants to control from the top but Ellesworth keeps moving.
Dolgov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ellesworth's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolgov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dolgov trying to control but Ellesworth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semen Dolgov 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#
Dolgov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellesworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dolgov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ellesworth throws an overhand right that lands on Dolgov's shoulder, as Dolgov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dolgov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Dolgov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ellesworth!
Ellesworth seems a little lost for a moment, as Dolgov dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Dolgov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ellesworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dolgov is looking to take a break and control but Ellesworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolgov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellesworth can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth trying to remain calm as Dolgov controls from the top position.#T1#
Dolgov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Dolgov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dolgov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dolgov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dolgov scoring with punches from side control.
Dolgov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dolgov prevents Ellesworth from escaping the position.
Dolgov landing a few strikes.
Dolgov working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Dolgov stalls from top position.
Dolgov cracks Ellesworth with a big right hand but Ellesworth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ellesworth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dolgov.
Ellesworth wants to get back to his feet.
Ellesworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dolgov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Ellesworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dolgov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ellesworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Dolgov trying to control the action but Ellesworth is working from the bottom.
Dolgov scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Dolgov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellesworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ellesworth is trying to buck Dolgov off.
Ellesworth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Ellesworth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dolgov gets to mount! Ellesworth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ellesworth is trying desperately to improve position.
Ellesworth really wants to buck Dolgov off and get back to his feet.
Dolgov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellesworth is looking to escape.
Ellesworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellesworth tries to lock up and control but Dolgov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semen Dolgov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ellesworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dolgov. That did some damage!
Dolgov connects with a right hand. Ellesworth shakes it off.
Dolgov misses with a right hand
and Ellesworth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dolgov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellesworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Dolgov.
Ellesworth feints a counter leg kick.
Dolgov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ellesworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Ellesworth gets caught napping as Dolgov dives in and scores a takedown. Ellesworth manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Dolgov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dolgov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov landing with the ground and pound.
Dolgov wants to control from the top but Ellesworth keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Dolgov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellesworth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dolgov, into his guard. #REVB#
Dolgov is trying to control the position but Ellesworth postures up.
Dolgov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellesworth controlling from the top position.
Dolgov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dolgov pulls Ellesworth in close to his closed guard and prevents Ellesworth from doing any damage or advancing position.
James Ellesworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semen Dolgov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dolgov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dolgov looking for a guillotine here but Ellesworth defends easily.
Ellesworth being controlled here momentarily.
Semen Dolgov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ellesworth content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Ellesworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolgov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolgov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolgov, not yet.
Ellesworth stands and throws Dolgov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dolgov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dolgov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ellesworth's best efforts.
Dolgov gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ellesworth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dolgov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ellesworth has Dolgov in his guard.#REVR#
Dolgov looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolgov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FFA 21: Del Rio vs Lansky
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Dolgov shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Dolgov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Dolgov gets a clinch.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dolgov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes is struggling to control the position.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Dolgov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holmes uses from the top position.
Dolgov has control of Holmes's left arm, preventing Holmes from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dolgov wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Dolgov pulls Holmes in to control the position. #SUB#
Dolgov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dolgov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dolgov controlling Holmes's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holmes controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dolgov misses the target.#CL#
Dolgov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Holmes. #CL#
Dolgov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Dolgov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holmes regains guard.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dolgov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolgov throwing strikes but missing.
Dolgov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Dolgov is having none of it.
Dolgov looking to sit in guard and control but Holmes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dolgov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dolgov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holmes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dolgov is trying to get back to full guard.
Holmes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dolgov can't escape the position.
Dolgov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dolgov wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
Dolgov is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount. #T4#
Holmes trying to control the pace.
Dolgov trying to hold on to Holmes's head to control him but Holmes postures up.
Still in half guard, Holmes seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes prevents Dolgov from improving his position.
Holmes controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Semen Dolgov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch there but Dolgov circles away.
Dolgov lands with a hook. Holmes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dolgov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Dolgov lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Semen Dolgov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dolgov.
Dolgov with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Dolgov on that attempt.
Holmes takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Dolgov swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolgov finish him?
A combination from Dolgov does no damage.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Dolgov has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch. #TD#
Dolgov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dolgov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Holmes wants to get up but he can't break Dolgov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dolgov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Holmes wants to control from the top but Dolgov keeps moving.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Dolgov controlling the position.
Dolgov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dolgov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dolgov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Dolgov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Dolgov.
Holmes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dolgov gets tackled into the cage by Holmes. Holmes maintains the clinch.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dolgov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Dolgov gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the cage.
Dolgov scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Dolgov blocks it.
Holmes gets underhooks to prevent Dolgov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Dolgov blocks with his arms.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dolgov has picked Holmes up - he's going for a ride! Dolgov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dolgov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple. #SUB#
Dolgov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Holmes taking some punishment here, with Dolgov in his half guard.
Dolgov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dolgov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dolgov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dolgov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dolgov winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dolgov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Dolgov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes trying to control here. #SUB#
Dolgov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dolgov tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Dolgov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semen Dolgov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##KD#
Dolgov drops Holmes with a beautiful combination! Holmes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dolgov is looking for the KO!
Dolgov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Holmes up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dolgov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Holmes's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semen Dolgov!
Semen Dolgov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FFA 15: The Awakening
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Bengal swings for the body but Dolgov moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dolgov misses its target.
Dolgov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bengal's head backwards.
Dolgov throws a series of punches but Bengal moves out of range.
Dolgov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bengal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bengal tries a head kick but it misses.
Dolgov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dolgov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolgov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengal counters with a straight right hand.
Bengal throws a sloppy head kick and Dolgov moves out of range easily.
Bengal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dolgov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Bengal looks to move away, Dolgov throws a big counter combo but Bengal just gets out of the way.#TD#
Dolgov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dolgov connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dolgov is controlling him.
Dolgov is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Dolgov stands up and waves to Bengal to follow him. #T1##TD#
Dolgov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bengal trying to control but Dolgov postures up. #SUB#
Dolgov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Dolgov is looking for a kimura but Bengal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dolgov to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolgov in particular looking to stall.
Bengal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dolgov. #T2#
Dolgov working over Bengal with some ground and pound. Bengal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dolgov 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.
Bengal has hold of Dolgov's hands but Dolgov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dolgov working over Bengal with some ground and pound. Bengal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bengal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bengal has hold of Dolgov's hands but Dolgov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dolgov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dolgov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dolgov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Bengal looking for submissions off his back.
Bengal looks winded!#T3#
Dolgov working over Bengal with some ground and pound. Bengal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dolgov moves into full mount! Bengal won't be happy about that!
Dolgov avoids the attempt from Bengal to control.
Dolgov is landing with some decent strikes but Bengal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dolgov looking to control but Bengal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dolgov lands a big shot there that rocks Bengal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dolgov cracks Bengal with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semen Dolgov!
During a confident post fight interview, Semen Dolgov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Stare Bengal had this to say: 'poor wrestlers'.

Event: FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 2
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Dolgov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayes .
Dolgov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Dolgov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dolgov postures up.
Dolgov content to stall in guard here.
Hayes controls Dolgov momentarily but Dolgov frees himself. #SUB2#
Hayes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dolgov doesn't defend quickly enough and Hayes has managed to lock this one up! Can Dolgov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hayes on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Hayes !

Event: FFA: Wednesday Night Delight I
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Dolgov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ellesworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ellesworth feints and then cracks Dolgov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dolgov down.
Dolgov has been working on his balance at City of Angels Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ellesworth.
Dolgov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellesworth throws a nice head kick!
Ellesworth's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ellesworth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ellesworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dolgov tries for a takedown but Ellesworth circles away easily
and Ellesworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dolgov's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth leaves Dolgov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellesworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dolgov with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellesworth works Dolgov's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Dolgov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellesworth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ellesworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dolgov.
A little jabbing left from Ellesworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ellesworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Dolgov.
Ellesworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dolgov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dolgov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellesworth off the cage and back into range.
Dolgov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ellesworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dolgov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Dolgov is breathing heavily.
Ellesworth avoiding damage. #T2#
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth with a knee to the head.
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Dolgov's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellesworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellesworth misses with the head strike.
Ellesworth lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellesworth throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth working aggressively here.
Ellesworth stalling against the cage.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ellesworth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Dolgov misses with a body punch.
Dolgov dodges an elbow strike from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellesworth controlling the action here for a moment.
Dolgov is trying to pull guard but Ellesworth has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Dolgov won't want to take too many of those.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Ellesworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ellesworth lands a high kick!
Dolgov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ellesworth looks to land a left hand but Dolgov moved out of range nicely.
Dolgov misses with a left hand
and Ellesworth counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Ellesworth rushes Dolgov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dolgov is looking to control Ellesworth's arms but Ellesworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dolgov has his back to the cage.
Ellesworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Dolgov has hold of one of Ellesworth's legs. Ellesworth is fighting the takedown attempt but Dolgov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dolgov wants to control from the top but Ellesworth keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolgov postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellesworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dolgov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolgov 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.#T1#
Dolgov looking to pass the guard.
Ellesworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dolgov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ellesworth keeping moving, preventing Dolgov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dolgov throwing strikes from guard but Ellesworth blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ellesworth forces Dolgov back against the cage and clinches.
Ellesworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Ellesworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellesworth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellesworth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellesworth continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dolgov jumps guard but Ellesworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dolgov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellesworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
Dolgov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth. #T3#
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Ellesworth cracks Dolgov with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth works on Dolgov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Dolgov won't want to take too many of those.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellesworth can't find room to land a body shot as Dolgov controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth is stalling here.
Ellesworth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ellesworth. #T4#
Dolgov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ellesworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolgovs head.
Ellesworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellesworth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dolgov up against the cage.
Dolgov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ellesworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellesworth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellesworth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Ellesworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ellesworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dolgov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ellesworth defends well and Dolgov ends up having to push Ellesworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ellesworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dolgov.
Dolgov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth scores with a leg kick.
Dolgov shoots in for a takedown but Ellesworth shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dolgov misses with a takedown
and Ellesworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellesworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ellesworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ellesworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
Ellesworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ellesworth lands a nice looking body kick.
Ellesworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolgov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellesworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolgov moves away.
Ellesworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ellesworth keeps Dolgov at a distance using the push kick.
Ellesworth slips a jab and a cross from Dolgov.
Ellesworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James Ellesworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
That kick from Ellesworth tenderised Dolgov's leg. Dolgov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Dolgov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellesworth. That's going to slow Dolgov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolgov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellesworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellesworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Dolgov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ellesworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellesworth scores with a leg kick.
Dolgov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dolgov rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Ellesworth forces Dolgov back against the cage and clinches.
Dolgov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dolgov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Semen Dolgov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellesworth. #T3#
Ellesworth stalling against the cage.
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Dolgov's ribcage.
Ellesworth taking a breather.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dolgov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Ellesworth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. #T4#
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Dolgov's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth is stalling here.
Ellesworth controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Ellesworth.
Dolgov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellesworth.
Dolgov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellesworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ellesworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ellesworth.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Ellesworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ellesworth 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ellesworth!

Event: Just Bleed 17
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Dolgov looks to land a right hand but Oen moved out of range.
Dolgov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dolgov on the side of the head.
Oen avoids the body shot from Dolgov.
Semen Dolgov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolgov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oen.
Oen with the counter takedown but Dolgov avoids it easily.
Oen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dolgov.
Dolgov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oen.
Dolgov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolgov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oen on the side of the head.
Oen feints and then cracks Dolgov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dolgov down.
Dolgov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dolgov.
Oen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dolgov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Dolgov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oen throws a lazy right hand but Dolgov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Oen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dolgov!
Oen lands a heavy elbow.
Oen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oen controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Oen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dolgov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dolgov tries to get out of the position.
Oen lands a big elbow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dolgov tries to improve his position but Oen has taken his back! Oen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dolgov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Oen pushes Dolgov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neo Oen!

Event: Just Bleed 13
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Day pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dolgov back to the cage. Day follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been told by Day's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dolgov looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day dodges the punch combination from Dolgov.
It looked like Day was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dolgov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Dolgov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Nice shot by Day.
Dolgov ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
Day feints a jab promting Dolgov to slip. Day then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dolgov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jako Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolgov wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Dolgov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Dolgov misses with a series of wild punches.
Day lands with a hook. Dolgov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dolgov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Dolgov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day scores with the left hand. Dolgov knows he should have avoided that one.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolgov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Day lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day lunges at Dolgov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dolgov's hand.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Day sizes up Dolgov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dolgov back to the cage. Day follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Day throws out a loose jab but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tests Dolgov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolgov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day works over Dolgov's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Day connects with a jab.
Day is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dolgov tries to land a leg kick but Day saw it coming and moves away.
Day is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dolgov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Dolgov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dolgov clinches.
Day can't break the clinch.
Dolgov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Day prevents it. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolgov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.#T4#
Day punishes Dolgov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dolgov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Dolgov misses the jab.
Day tries to bum rush Dolgov with a series of wild strikes but Dolgov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day lands a jab to Dolgov's midsection.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Day cracks Dolgov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Dolgov closes the distance and clinches.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Day.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dolgov moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolgov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Dolgov checks a leg kick.
Day throws a combination. Dolgov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov throws a body shot but no joy.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
Day swings for the body but Dolgov moves out of range.
Dolgov throws a counter combo.
Dolgov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dolgov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day looks to land a combination but Dolgov avoids it well.
Day swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dolgov.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Dolgov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dolgov looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Dolgov just gets out of the way.#T2#
A jab from Dolgov does it's job there.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dolgov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Dolgov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day blocks a head kick by Dolgov.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Day catches Dolgov right on the button with a cross.
Day thuds a left hand into Dolgov's body.
Dolgov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day throws a big counter combination but Dolgov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Day lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolgov can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Day.
Day scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dolgov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day looks to land a combination but Dolgov avoids it well.
Dolgov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dolgov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dolgov slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Dolgov throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dolgov drops his hands momentarily and Day takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Dolgov misses with a takedown attempt - Day sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Day as he connects with a hook.
Dolgov darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Dolgov into the cage.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Dolgov slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Dolgov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dolgov slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Dolgov moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Dolgov is looking to control Day's arms but Day gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dolgov has his back to the cage.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Dolgov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Day.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dolgov throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Dolgov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Dolgov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolgov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolgov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Dolgov takes one to the side of the head.
Dolgov connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dolgov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolgov misses with a looping left.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day lands with a hook. Dolgov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Dolgov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Day lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolgov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day stalks Dolgov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dolgov's face. Dolgov staggers backwards, shaken.
Day swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dolgov.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dolgov!
Day misses with the combination.
Semen Dolgov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Day scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dolgov in his tracks.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Dolgov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dolgov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dolgov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day with a jab.
Dolgov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Day throws a series of punches but Dolgov moves out of range.
Day lands a head shot.
Dolgov is looking to clinch.
Day went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Day lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Dolgov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dolgov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Day to keep the fight standing.
Day is trying to push Dolgov away but Dolgov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dolgov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Day breaks from the clinch.
Day works over Dolgov's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Jako Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.

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

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

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

Event: Just Bleed 6
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Bluethurty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolgov misses the body punch
and Bluethurty counters with a left to the body.
Dolgov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dolgov looks to throw the jab but Bluethurty is out of range.
Dolgov moves out of range as Bluethurty strikes.
Dolgov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bluethurty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dolgov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bluethurty misses with a few strikes there.
Bluethurty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolgov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bluethurty walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dolgov moves into the clinch.
Dolgov slowing the pace effectively.
Bluethurty is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Dolgov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bluethurty tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Bluethurty lands a takedown into guard.
Dolgov wants to get back to his feet but Bluethurty passes into half guard. #REVR#
Dolgov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Bluethurty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dolgov keeping hold of Bluethurty's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Dolgov is pressing down on Bluethurty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bluethurty with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dolgov is looking for a triangle but Bluethurty pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bluethurty drops back looking for a leg! Dolgov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dolgov manages to kick Bluethurty off! Bluethurty jumps back into Dolgov's guard. #SUB#
Dolgov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bluethurty defends well.#T3#
Dolgov keeping moving, preventing Bluethurty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bluethurty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bluethurty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bluethurty trying to control but Dolgov is working from the bottom.
Dolgov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dolgov tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bluethurty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dolgov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bluethurty, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bluethurty trying to keep a closed guard but Dolgov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dolgov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bluethurty dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dolgov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bluethurty passes into half guard.
Bluethurty is trying to control the action in half guard but Dolgov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bluethurty in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dolgov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bluethurty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Berry Bluethurty!
A determined Berry Bluethurty didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Just Bleed 1
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Dolgov drives through and clinches with Day against the cage.
Dolgov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Day gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Day prevents a takedown attempt there.
Day tries to break the clinch but Dolgov is controlling the position.
Day is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Day is trying to force a seperation but Dolgov has the dominant position.
Day can't break the clinch.
Day is trying to push Dolgov away but Dolgov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dolgov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dolgov off to one side.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Day 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dolgov misses the target.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dolgov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
Dolgov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dolgov eats them both and turns towards Day to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dolgov missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Day was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dolgov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day misses with the combination.
Day misses with a hook. Dolgov ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dolgov or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
Day connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dolgov throws a front kick aimed at Day's knee but Day avoids it well.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Dolgov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day sizes up Dolgov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Dolgov takes the fight into the clinch.
Day misses with a body punch. #BC#
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dolgov tries to clinch but Day moves away
and Day counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Dolgov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Day breaks from the clinch.
Day lands with a nice combination. Dolgov backs away looking to recover.
Day misses the jab.
Dolgov throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL2#
Dolgov clinches up with Day and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day is trying to break free.
Dolgov landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Dolgov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Day was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Dolgov rushes Day and presses him up against the cage.
Dolgov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.#BC#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Day lands with a nice combination. Dolgov backs away looking to recover.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dolgov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day tries to break the clinch but Dolgov is controlling the position.
Day wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Dolgov has him pressed against the cage.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov stalling in the clinch.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Dolgov. #BC2#
Dolgov breaks the clinch.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dolgov clinches.
Day tries to circle away but Dolgov has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Dolgov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Day can't break the clinch.
Day working aggressively here.
Day is trying to break free.#BC2#
Dolgov breaks the clinch.
Dolgov throws out a powerful jab.
Jako Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Dolgov clinches. #BC2#
Dolgov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolgov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Dolgov.
As Day backs off Dolgov throws a huge counter combo but Day manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dolgov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Dolgov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dolgov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolgov.
Day thuds his right hand into Dolgov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Dolgov moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Dolgov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dolgov counters by moving into the clinch.
Dolgov has Day pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Day manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dolgov keeps control of Day as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but Dolgov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dolgov manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolgov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dolgov misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Day misses.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day looks to land a combination but Dolgov avoids it well.
Dolgov misses with a takedown attempt - Day sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolgov throws out the jab.
Dolgov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day. #T4#
Dolgov tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dolgov misses. #CL2#
Dolgov pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dolgov pulls Day into guard.
Dolgov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolgov, not yet.
Dolgov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Day trying to control but Dolgov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dolgov is looking for a triangle but Day pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Semen Dolgov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Day wants to slow Dolgov down by chopping away at his legs.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolgov can do to turn this around?
Day scores with a three punch combo!
Day throws a nice looking combination but Dolgov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dolgov throws a combination that misses
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Dolgov.
Day lands a body shot.
Dolgov misses with a combination
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolgov throws a counter combo.
Dolgov throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day throws a big counter combination but Dolgov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Jab by Day.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dolgov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Day.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces Dolgov off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Dolgov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Dolgov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolgov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dolgov walks into a left hand.
Day scores with a one two! Dolgov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolgov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dolgov connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day throws a low kick, looking for Dolgov's leg but Dolgov calmly moves out of range.
Dolgov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dolgov's hands.
Day misses with a looping left.#T3#
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dolgov circles away quickly and effectively.
Day swinging wildly here.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Dolgov rushes Day and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Day breaks the clinch.
Day goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dolgov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dolgov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Dolgov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dolgov has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Dolgov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolgov misses with a hook
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day catches Dolgov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dolgov misses with a looping left.
Dolgov is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dolgov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Dolgov misses.
House misses with a takedown attempt - Dolgov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dolgov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dolgov wobbles House with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Dolgov dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts House to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semen Dolgov!
During a confident post fight interview, Semen Dolgov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1#
Dolgov misses with a combination
and Wiley counters with a series of strikes. Dolgov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dolgov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Wiley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dolgov lands a glancing blow to the side of Wiley's head.
Dolgov connects with a crisp jab.
Dolgov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dolgov connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Wiley is rocked!
Wiley walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dolgov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semen Dolgov!
An out of breath Semen Dolgov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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