Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Vasilevskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vasilevskiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexius.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
Vasilevskiy throws out a counter right but Alexius avoids it with no problem.
Vasilevskiy missing with a left hand there. Alexius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vasilevskiy.
Alexius throws a hook to the side of Vasilevskiy's head but Vasilevskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilevskiy flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexius steps away.
Alexius looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilevskiy is just out of range.
Alexius looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Vasilevskiy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alexius lands a nice shot that snaps Vasilevskiy's head back. #CL2#
Vasilevskiy has managed to clinch. #TD#
Alexius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vasilevskiy regains guard immediately.
Vasilevskiy pulls Alexius in close to prevent any damage.
Alexius controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vasilevskiy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alexius has passed into half guard! #T1#
Vasilevskiy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alexius prevents Vasilevskiy from improving his position.
Alexius controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Vasilevskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexius pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alexius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasilevskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexius trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexius scores with a shot to the body.
Alexius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius lands with a shot to the body.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasilevskiy tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Alexius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius 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#
Alexius looks for the body kick but Vasilevskiy saw that one coming.
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
Nice shot by Alexius.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasilevskiy's calf.
Vasilevskiy ducks under a wild hook from Alexius.
Alexius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alexius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexius misses the target.
Vasilevskiy walks into a left hand.
Vasilevskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Alexius clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Alexius turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexius.
Still in the clinch, Vasilevskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Alexius takes a shot to the head.
Alexius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Vasilevskiy jumps into guard, dragging Alexius to the mat.
Alexius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexius is looking to stand up but Vasilevskiy won't let him. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vasilevskiy's head.
Alexius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Alexius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vasilevskiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexius preventing the sweep.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vasilevskiy looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
It seemed like Vasilevskiy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexius lands the left hand.
Vasilevskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexius fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vasilevskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexius.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Alexius stands there with Vasilevskiy around his waist. Vasilevskiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Alexius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilevskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexius manages to avoid it.
Alexius misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Alexius clinches up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexius.
Vasilevskiy gets underhooks to prevent Alexius's takedown attempt.
Vasilevskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius gets through Vasilevskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexius.
Alexius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasilevskiy is defending well.
Vasilevskiy tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Alexius has Vasilevskiy pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Vasilevskiy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexius just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T1#
Alexius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasilevskiy is keeping busy.
Alexius is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasilevskiy gets an underhook and turns Alexius into the ropes.
Alexius presses Vasilevskiy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexius just leaning against Vasilevskiy, taking a breather.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Alexius forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Vasilevskiy stops a takedown attempt from Alexius.
Alexius lands with a light punch inside.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexius lands a left hand.
Alexius scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Alexius has Vasilevskiy pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexius pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Vasilevskiy tumbling to the mat - Alexius dives into Vasilevskiy's guard.
Alexius stays in close to Vasilevskiy's body and controls the position. #T2#
Alexius trying to control but Vasilevskiy is working from the bottom.
Vasilevskiy wants to improve his position but instead Alexius has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilevskiy can do to turn this around?
Vasilevskiy wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy.
Alexius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasilevskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexius 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!

Bessarion Alexius wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Bessarion Alexius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri
Date: Apr 02, 2019

#R1#
Vasilevskiy dodges the punch combination from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Dalton pushes Vasilevskiy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalton smiles and moves away.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasilevskiy throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Dalton takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasilevskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to slow down the pace here.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilevskiy.
Dalton's coach down at The House Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dalton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dalton taking a breather.
Dalton working aggressively here. #TD#
Vasilevskiy decides to pull guard. #T1##SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton trying to control but Vasilevskiy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasilevskiy pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton prevents Vasilevskiy from getting back to his feet.
Vasilevskiy is trying to keep Dalton in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vasilevskiy takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasilevskiy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilevskiys head.
Dalton digs a right hand underneath Vasilevskiy's ribcage. Vasilevskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasilevskiy blocking some punches.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Vasilevskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilevskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dalton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilevskiy scrambles back to his feet.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dalton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasilevskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasilevskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Dalton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dalton throws a body punch but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
It looked like Vasilevskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dalton lands a jab to the nose.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Dalton moves away
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevskiy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilevskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilevskiy takes one to the chin there.
Nick Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Dalton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vasilevskiy blocks the body kick.
Vasilevskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.#T1#
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalton scores with a nice head shot.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalton misses with a few strikes there.
Dalton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasilevskiy checks it well.
Dalton scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Vasilevskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Dalton turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Vasilevskiy avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes.
Vasilevskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Vasilevskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Dalton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Vasilevskiy avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Dalton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vasilevskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilevskiy fails to pull guard. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilevskiy.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilevskiy backwards.
Vasilevskiy wants to stall.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilevskiy's elbow.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasilevskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
Dalton tries a body shot but Vasilevskiy blocks it.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Dalton turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasilevskiy prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton stalling in the clinch but Vasilevskiy improves position.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy wants to stall.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vasilevskiy checks a leg kick.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilevskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton cracks the inside of Vasilevskiy's front leg.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton cracks the inside of Vasilevskiy's front leg.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilevskiy off balance momentarily.
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vasilevskiy moves into the clinch.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Dalton turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Vasilevskiy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalton smiles and moves away.
Vasilevskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilevskiy. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dalton checks the leg kick.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.
Dalton is looking to clinch.
Vasilevskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vasilevskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy misses the shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Vasilevskiy's belly button to the back.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalton cracks a nice hook into Vasilevskiy's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.
Vasilevskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilevskiy moves away.
Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dalton.
Dalton with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilevskiy checks a leg kick nicely.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch there but Dalton circles away.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Vasilevskiy tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalton avoided it.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilevskiy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilevskiy in his tracks.
Vasilevskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton. #CL2#
Dalton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasilevskiy wants to break free but Dalton has control.
Vasilevskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilevskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilevskiy fails to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Vasilevskiy has managed to clinch.
Vasilevskiy trying to control the position but instead, Rigano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasilevskiy into the ropes.#TD#
Rigano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vasilevskiy is pulling down on Rigano's head to control his posture.
Vasilevskiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasilevskiy wants to stand but Rigano is controlling the position.
Rigano 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.
Vasilevskiy is adopting a defensive guard.
Vasilevskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Rigano is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Rigano throws a sloppy strike and Vasilevskiy has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rigano is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Vasilevskiy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Vasilevskiy!
Andrei Vasilevskiy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFA 85 Punisher vs Andrei 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Farmery connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farmery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasilevskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farmery.
We've been hearing reports that Farmery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vasilevskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farmery.
Vasilevskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farmery.
Farmery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilevskiy thumps Farmery with a low kick.
Farmery scores with a jab to the body.
Farmery swings for the body but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Donk. Vasilevskiy catches Farmery right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.
Farmery misses with a hook.
A jab from Farmery does it's job there.
Vasilevskiy scores with a hook to the body. Farmery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmery throws a body punch but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch.
Farmery ducks under a wild hook from Vasilevskiy.
Farmery misses with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farmery scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vasilevskiy lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Farmery misses with a body shot.
Farmery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasilevskiy.
Farmery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilevskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Farmery.
Farmery misses with a hook. Vasilevskiy ducked under it nicely.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farmery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farmery with a nice cross.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farmery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farmery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farmery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilevskiy moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Farmery finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Vasilevskiy gets a clinch.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Farmery won't allow it. #TD2#
Vasilevskiy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at LOD:Top Team inform us that Vasilevskiy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vasilevskiy keeping moving, preventing Farmery from controlling successfully.
Farmery is fighting to break Vasilevskiy's control of his arms but Vasilevskiy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Vasilevskiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farmery.
Farmery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farmery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilevskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farmery showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farmery defends it easily.
Farmery scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farmery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Vasilevskiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farmery connects with a couple of short punches.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Vasilevskiy keeps moving.
Farmery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farmery is pushing down on Vasilevskiy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vasilevskiy is fighting to maintain full guard but Farmery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farmery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasilevskiy defending well though. #SUB#
Farmery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasilevskiy is just riding it out for now. Farmery eventually gives up the hold.
Farmery missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Vasilevskiy is defending against the submission attempts here by Farmery.
Vasilevskiy is looking to control Farmery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasilevskiy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmery lands strikes from half guard.
Vasilevskiy is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Vasilevskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farmery pulls his head out easily.
Vasilevskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farmery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farmery's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farmery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farmery misses with a straight left.
Vasilevskiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasilevskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farmery.
Philip Farmery is winning the standup battle so far.
Farmery explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Farmery misses with a hook. Vasilevskiy ducked under it nicely.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up but Farmery circles away and keeps his distance.
Farmery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Vasilevskiy as Farmery shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Farmery.
Vasilevskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilevskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Farmery.
Vasilevskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick from Farmery lands but Vasilevskiy takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch.#T1#
Farmery thuds his right hand into Vasilevskiy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farmery lands a jab to the nose.
Farmery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Farmery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasilevskiy quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Vasilevskiy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Farmery is on him like a limpet, forcing Vasilevskiy back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Farmery breaks from the clinch.
Vasilevskiy moves away from the strike by Farmery.
Farmery swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook. Farmery ducked under it nicely.
Farmery looks to land a left hand but Vasilevskiy moved out of range nicely.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Farmery is having none of it. #TD#
Farmery changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilevskiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vasilevskiy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasilevskiy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Farmery working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Farmery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vasilevskiy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Farmery's guard! Nice work there by Vasilevskiy!
Vasilevskiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasilevskiy won't allow Farmery to sweep him here.
Farmery keeping moving, preventing Vasilevskiy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farmery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vasilevskiy has Farmery in his guard.#REVR#
Farmery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Vasilevskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasilevskiy is pulling down on Farmery's head. It's preventing any offense from Farmery, at least for the moment.
Farmery postures up in Vasilevskiy's guard and throws a big left but Vasilevskiy blocks it.
Vasilevskiy is controlling Farmery's posture.#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.
Farmery is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilevskiy has wrist control.
Farmery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilevskiy working a defensive guard here.
Farmery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farmery landing some decent shots from guard.
Farmery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilevskiy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vasilevskiy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farmery controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Farmery throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasilevskiy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Farmery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farmery throws a head kick that half lands.
Farmery looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilevskiy is just out of range.#CL2#
Vasilevskiy drives through and clinches with Farmery against the cage.
Farmery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Farmery manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Farmery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vasilevskiy is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him
Farmery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Farmery is working for a kimura but Vasilevskiy is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Farmery seems to be working for a kimura but Vasilevskiy defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Farmery stops Vasilevskiy from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Farmery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasilevskiy defends it well.
Farmery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasilevskiy is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Farmery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farmery looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasilevskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farmery trying to control from half guard but Vasilevskiy is working away. #SUB#
Farmery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vasilevskiy is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Vasilevskiy is defending well.
Vasilevskiy trying to control but Farmery postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Vasilevskiy blocks a head kick by Farmery.
A little jabbing left from Vasilevskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Farmery finds it's way through Vasilevskiy's defenses.
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Vasilevskiy darts in and clinches Farmery up against the cage.
Farmery lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farmery.
Farmery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilevskiy can do to turn this around?
Vasilevskiy blocking some punches.
Vasilevskiy keeps control of Farmery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasilevskiy fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Farmery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilevskiy scores with a hook to the body. Farmery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Farmery shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasilevskiy's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilevskiy is pulling down on Farmery's head. It's preventing any offense from Farmery, at least for the moment.
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!#T4#
Farmery looking to sit in guard and control but Vasilevskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Farmery keeping moving, preventing Vasilevskiy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farmery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vasilevskiy has Farmery in his guard.#REVR#
Farmery wants to control from the top but Vasilevskiy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Farmery.
A big right from Farmery misses.
Farmery looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well. #TD#
Farmery changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilevskiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Farmery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Farmery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasilevskiy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Farmery.#T1##SUB#
Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasilevskiy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Farmery is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasilevskiy is defending well.
Vasilevskiy tries to escape but Farmery is in control.
Philip Farmery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Farmery is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasilevskiy is defending well.
Vasilevskiy is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vasilevskiy is trying to buck Farmery off.
Vasilevskiy is looking for a sweep.
Vasilevskiy is trying to control Farmery's posture but Farmery avoids it.
Vasilevskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farmery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Farmery wants to control but Vasilevskiy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Farmery is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasilevskiy is defending well.
Vasilevskiy can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Vasilevskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farmery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farmery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farmery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Farmery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farmery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farmery lands a head kick!
Farmery scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilevskiy in his tracks.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch but Farmery is avoiding it.
Vasilevskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farmery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilevskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farmery.
Farmery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasilevskiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Farmery's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farmery shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Farmery swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilevskiy.
Farmery swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farmery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farmery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilevskiy misses with an uppercut. Farmery saw that one coming.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Farmery moves out of range.
Farmery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farmery scores with a jab to the body.
Farmery throws a head kick but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Vasilevskiy punishes Farmery's body with a nice straight punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farmery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch.
Farmery throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vasilevskiy avoids it.
Farmery looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilevskiy is just out of range.#CL2#
Vasilevskiy pushes Farmery up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery had his way with Andrei Vasilevskiy in that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vasilevskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farmery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farmery blocks a jab.#CL2#
Vasilevskiy forces Farmery back against the cage and clinches.
Vasilevskiy is leaning against Farmery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Farmery won't allow it. #BC#
Farmery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Farmery gets a takedown into half guard.
Farmery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasilevskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevskiy is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him
Vasilevskiy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Farmery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasilevskiy defending well though. #T1#
Farmery has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Farmery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Farmery.
Poor strikes thrown by Farmery there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Farmery is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vasilevskiy wants to control but Farmery is having none of it.
Farmery putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philip Farmery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Farmery there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Farmery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farmery takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farmery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasilevskiy is looking to escape.
Farmery tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farmery is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Vasilevskiy is squirming around, avoiding Farmery's attempts to control the action.
Vasilevskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farmery content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Farmery is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vasilevskiy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vasilevskiy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farmery trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Farmery is really struggling to control Vasilevskiy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vasilevskiy is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Farmery is working for a guillotine from mount but Vasilevskiy frees his head quite easily.
BOOM! Farmery connects with a massive shot to the dome!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Farmery!
Philip Farmery retains his welterweight title!
Philip Farmery decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFA 79 Carsara vs Nuutti
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Vasilevskiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Merel. Merel obviously looking to wear him down.
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasilevskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilevskiy blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Merel.
Merel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab from Merel.
Vasilevskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Merel avoids it.
Merel misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilevskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel jabs Vasilevskiy right on the nose. Vasilevskiy blinks but takes it well.
Merel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Merel, right into the meat.
Merel scores with a leg kick.
Vasilevskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Merel counters with an outside leg kick.
Merel misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Merel. That snapped Vasilevskiy's head back.
A punch combination from Merel misses. #T1#
Merel connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Merel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilevskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilevskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Merel throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
Vasilevskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Merel won't allow it.
Merel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasilevskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilevskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Merel lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Vasilevskiy jumps guard.
Merel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vasilevskiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel is adopting a defensive guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Vasilevskiy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vasilevskiy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vasilevskiy has Merel in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasilevskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Vasilevskiy's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Vasilevskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilevskiy is keeping the position for now.
Merel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vasilevskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vasilevskiy is keeping the position.
Merel trying to move into half guard but instead Vasilevskiy has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasilevskiy wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB#
Vasilevskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Merel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Merel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Merel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merel prevents Vasilevskiy from getting back to his feet.
Merel advances to half guard.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Vasilevskiy is working away.
Merel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Merel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Vasilevskiy moves into the clinch.
Merel misses with some punches.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Merel has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merel smiles and moves away.
Vasilevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel wants to counter with a clinch but Vasilevskiy pushes him away.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Merel misses. #CL#
Vasilevskiy rushes Merel and presses him up against the cage.
Vasilevskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merel walks away with a smile on his face. Vasilevskiy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vasilevskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel throws a leg kick but Vasilevskiy sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel with a hook.
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Merel counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasilevskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilevskiy's hands.
Merel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Vasilevskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilevskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merel misses with a knee to the head.
Merel lands with a light punch inside.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Merel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vasilevskiy.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilevskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merel lands an uppercut.
Vasilevskiy blocks an uppercut.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilevskiy backwards. #ROC2#
Vasilevskiy is rocked!
Merel misses with a punch to the body.
Merel pushes Vasilevskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Vasilevskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merel smiles and moves away. #T2#
Merel cracks Vasilevskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasilevskiy moves to clinch but Merel breaks away
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch but Merel is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Merel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Merel.
Merel looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Merel throws a shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Vasilevskiy moved out of range nicely.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch.
Vasilevskiy sets himself, and Merel steps forward looking for the clinch! Vasilevskiy avoids it this time.
Vasilevskiy 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.
Jack Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Vasilevskiy rushes Merel and presses him up against the cage.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Merel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Merel.
Merel tries a body shot but Vasilevskiy blocks it.
Jack Merel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasilevskiy blocks a body shot from Merel. #T3#
Merel working aggressively here.
Merel is working Vasilevskiy over against the cage.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Merel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Merel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilevskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merel tries a knee to the head but Vasilevskiy blocks it.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasilevskiy takes an elbow to the temple.
Merel cracks Vasilevskiy with a nice body shot.
Merel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilevskiy's elbow.
Merel pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasilevskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Merel throws a head punch that misses. #T4##TD#
Vasilevskiy drags the fight down to the ground.
Vasilevskiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilevskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel stays in close to Vasilevskiy's body and controls the position.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vasilevskiy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Merel, right into the meat.
Vasilevskiy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Merel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Merel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilevskiy in his tracks.
That kick from Merel tenderised Vasilevskiy's leg. Vasilevskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Merel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Merel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Merel.
Vasilevskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasilevskiy.
Merel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilevskiy on the side of the head.#CL2#
Merel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasilevskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Vasilevskiy takes a shot to the head.
Vasilevskiy tries to throw a body punch but Merel avoids it by throwing Vasilevskiy back against the cage.
Merel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilevskiy.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Vasilevskiy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Merel uses from the top position.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Merel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasilevskiy pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilevskiy is retaining full guard.
Vasilevskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. #REVR#
Merel keeping moving, preventing Vasilevskiy from controlling successfully.
Merel pulls Vasilevskiy in to control the position.
Vasilevskiy wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB#
Vasilevskiy has gone for a leg lock! Merel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasilevskiy's guard.#REVB#
Vasilevskiy wants to get back to his feet but Merel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Merel won't allow Vasilevskiy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Vasilevskiy has his feet on Merel's thighs here. He's pushed Merel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Merel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Vasilevskiy!
After the fight, Andrei Vasilevskiy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Jurmu lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilevskiy off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Andrei Vasilevskiy has been cut.
Andrei Vasilevskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurmu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jurmu throws out a loose jab but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurmu throws the left hand but Vasilevskiy avoids the punch easily.
Vasilevskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jurmu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilevskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasilevskiy throws a right hand that misses
and Jurmu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasilevskiy thinking.
Jurmu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurmu blocks a jab.
Vasilevskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurmu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurmu throws a low kick but Vasilevskiy moves out of range easily.
Jurmu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jurmu misses with a body shot.
Jurmu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasilevskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Jurmu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilevskiy misses with a looping left.
Vasilevskiy throws the left hand but Jurmu avoids the punch easily.
Jurmu feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Vasilevskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jurmu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jurmu misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Vasilevskiy as he checks the leg kick.
Jurmu misses with a shot to the body
and Jurmu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilevskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurmu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurmu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasilevskiy throws out a powerful jab.
Jurmu slips a straight right by Vasilevskiy.
Jurmu ducks under a wild hook from Vasilevskiy.
Jurmu misses with a shot to the body
and Vasilevskiy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jurmu as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy misses with a jab to the body
and Jurmu counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Jurmu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jurmu slips a jab from Vasilevskiy.
Jurmu connects with a right hand. Vasilevskiy shakes it off.
Jurmu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Jurmu misses
and Vasilevskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurmu digs a good body shot into Vasilevskiy's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurmu.
Jurmu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasilevskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasilevskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jurmu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jurmu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasilevskiy loads up on a big right hand but Jurmu slips the punch.
Jurmu throws out a counter right but Vasilevskiy avoids it with no problem.
Vasilevskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Vasilevskiy is rocked!
Jurmu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilevskiy is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jurmu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Vasilevskiy crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Vasilevskiy's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarttu Jurmu!

Event: EFA 61 Vasilevskiy vs Kingi
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingi.
Vasilevskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasilevskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Kingi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kingi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilevskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kingi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasilevskiy walks into a straight right hand from Kingi.
Kingi thows a body kick. Vasilevskiy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kingi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingi lands a jab to Vasilevskiy's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Kingi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingi.
Kingi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kingi connects with a single shot there.
Vasilevskiy throws a body punch but Kingi moves out of range.
Kingi throws a hook to the side of Vasilevskiy's head but Vasilevskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Kingi finds it's target.#T1#
Vasilevskiy throws a low kick but Kingi moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Vasilevskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Kingi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kingi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingi.
Kingi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kingi punishes Vasilevskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Kingi loads up on a big right hand but Vasilevskiy slips the punch.
Vasilevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingi moves away.
Kingi connects with the punch.
Kingi moves out of range as Vasilevskiy strikes.
Kingi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilevskiy on the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kingi. Vasilevskiy shrugs it off though.
Vasilevskiy throws a looping overhand right but Kingi ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingi.
Kingi feints and then cracks Vasilevskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilevskiy down.
Kingi throws a head kick that Vasilevskiy semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilevskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilevskiy defending well as Kingi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Vasilevskiy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasilevskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilevskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasilevskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Vasilevskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilevskiy clobbers Kingi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasilevskiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook but Kingi avoids it easily.
Vasilevskiy throws the left hand but Kingi avoids the punch easily.
Kingi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilevskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasilevskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingi.
Kingi scores with a hook.
Kingi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vasilevskiy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kingi is looking to slow Vasilevskiy down with leg kicks. #T3#
Kingi looks for the body kick but Vasilevskiy saw that one coming.
Vasilevskiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasilevskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingi lands with a shot to the body.
Kingi digs a good body shot into Vasilevskiy's ribs.
Kingi ducks under a wild hook from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy misses with a left hand
and Kingi counters with a good low kick that Vasilevskiy was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Vasilevskiy - just one landing.
Kingi lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilevskiy off the cage and back into range.
Vasilevskiy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kingi throws a big shot that misses.
Kingi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi digs a good body shot into Vasilevskiy's ribs.
Kingi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vasilevskiy misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingi feints and then cracks Vasilevskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilevskiy down. #T4#
A big right from Vasilevskiy misses.
Vasilevskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingi connects with the punch.
Kingi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilevskiy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kingi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch lands to the side of Vasilevskiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vasilevskiy misses with a looping right.
Kingi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasilevskiy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vasilevskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kingi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilevskiy scrambles back to his feet.
Kingi throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Vasilevskiy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kingi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilevskiy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Vasilevskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Vasilevskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilevskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilevskiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingi stuns Vasilevskiy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilevskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilevskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stadin Kingi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vasilevskiy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingi counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Kingi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingi, right into the meat.
Kingi misses with a body punch
and Kingi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingi avoids a kick to the body.
Vasilevskiy 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.
Kingi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilevskiy thows a leg kick but Kingi checks it
and Kingi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingi lands a front kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vasilevskiy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vasilevskiy misses with a right hand
and Kingi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingi.
Kingi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilevskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingi.
Kingi 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.
Kingi misses with a body shot. #T1#
The fighters circling - Vasilevskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilevskiy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingi. That one must have hurt.
Kingi moves out of range as Vasilevskiy strikes.
Kingi throws out a loose jab but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy slips a straight right by Kingi.
It looked like Vasilevskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingi thuds a left hand into Vasilevskiy's body.
Kingi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kingi defending well as Vasilevskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Kingi tries a low kick but Vasilevskiy avoids it.
Kingi connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Kingi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kingi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasilevskiy is able to avoid easily.
Kingi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasilevskiy on the side of the head.
Kingi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilevskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Vasilevskiy misses. #T2#
Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
A big right from Vasilevskiy misses.
Vasilevskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasilevskiy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vasilevskiy misses with a straight left.
Kingi jabs Vasilevskiy right on the nose. Vasilevskiy blinks but takes it well.
Vasilevskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingi.
Vasilevskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingi throws a shot to the body.
Kingi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasilevskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasilevskiy walks into a straight right hand from Kingi.
Kingi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilevskiy momentarily.
Stadin Kingi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilevskiy misses with a looping right.
Kingi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kingi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilevskiy's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kingi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingi scores with a jab.
Kingi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilevskiy has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingi.
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingi.
Vasilevskiy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasilevskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stadin Kingi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingi staying out of range there.
Kingi feints a counter leg kick.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the side of Kingi's head but Kingi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook
and Vasilevskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilevskiy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilevskiy throws out the jab.
Kingi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilevskiy's sensitive parts. #T4#
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Kingi moved out of range.
Kingi lands a jab.
Vasilevskiy swings widly with a right hand
letting Kingi counter with a right hand.
Kingi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
Kingi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingi misses with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy misses with a head kick.
Kingi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kingi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vasilevskiy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vasilevskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilevskiy is looking to chop away at Kingi's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilevskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingi counters with a left to the body.
Kingi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Kingi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stadin Kingi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Vasilevskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kingi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasilevskiy. Vasilevskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingi keeps Vasilevskiy at a distance using the push kick.
Kingi lands with a nice body punch.
Vasilevskiy misses with a looping right.
Kingi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Kingi.
Vasilevskiy blocks a jab.
Kingi keeps Vasilevskiy at a distance using the push kick.
Vasilevskiy takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
Kingi connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasilevskiy checks a leg kick.
Vasilevskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingi throws out a counter right but Vasilevskiy avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Kingi coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingi throws a lazy right hand but Vasilevskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilevskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingi.
Vasilevskiy throws a wild body kick that Kingi sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Vasilevskiy cracks Kingi with an open hand slap.
Kingi throws a chopping leg kick but Vasilevskiy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vasilevskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Kingi.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab to the head.
Vasilevskiy 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.
A swing and a miss from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilevskiy.
Kingi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasilevskiy slips under a jab.
Vasilevskiy is looking to counter punch.
Kingi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilevskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingi.
Kingi cracks Vasilevskiy with an open hand slap.
Kingi cracks Vasilevskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingi blocks a jab.
Kingi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kingi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Vasilevskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingi, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Vasilevskiy misses its intended target.
Kingi lands a front kick.
Kingi throws a head kick that Vasilevskiy semi-blocks.
Vasilevskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingi.
A big left from Vasilevskiy misses.
Vasilevskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingi.
Nice uppercut lands for Kingi. That snapped Vasilevskiy's head back.
Kingi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Kingi.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Vasilevskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasilevskiy misses with a kick to the body.
Kingi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Kingi moves away from the strike by Vasilevskiy.
Kingi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasilevskiy tries a low kick but Kingi avoids it.
Vasilevskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingi can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingi.
Kingi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kingi slips under a jab from Vasilevskiy.
A little jabbing left from Kingi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vasilevskiy blocks a jab.
Vasilevskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Kingi.
Kingi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilevskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingi.
Kingi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Vasilevskiy throws a jab when Kingi was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingi connects with a nice looking jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vasilevskiy.
Kingi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasilevskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Vasilevskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilevskiy looks to throw the jab but Kingi is out of range.
Vasilevskiy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilevskiy misses the target.
Kingi is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasilevskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilevskiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingi. Kingi obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasilevskiy misses with a straight right.
Vasilevskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingi checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stadin Kingi really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kingi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingi slips a jab from Vasilevskiy.
A swing and a miss from Kingi.
Kingi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilevskiy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kingi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingi throws a shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingi manages to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingi throws a shot from downtown. Vasilevskiy moves away and avoids it.
Kingi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasilevskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasilevskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasilevskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingi thumps Vasilevskiy with a low kick.
Kingi jabs Vasilevskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kingi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilevskiy.#T1#
Vasilevskiy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vasilevskiy ducks under a wild hook from Kingi.
Vasilevskiy scores with a kick to the body.
Kingi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kingi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kingi connects with a body shot that sends Vasilevskiy's belly button to the back.
Kingi feints and then cracks Vasilevskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilevskiy down.
Vasilevskiy misses with a left hand
and Kingi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vasilevskiy misses with a straight right.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook. Kingi ducked under it nicely.
Kingi tries to land a leg kick but Vasilevskiy saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilevskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasilevskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingi lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasilevskiy's head.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook. Kingi ducked under it nicely.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilevskiy tried to score with a low kick but Kingi checks it.
Vasilevskiy lands with a cross. #T2#
Kingi lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilevskiy in his tracks.
Kingi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingi misses with a looping left.
Kingi misses with a left hand
and Vasilevskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingi scores with a nice strike.
Kingi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilevskiy misses with a hook
and Kingi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vasilevskiy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kingi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kingi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilevskiy.
Kingi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilevskiy throws out the jab.
A big right from Vasilevskiy misses.
Vasilevskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingi. #T3#
Kingi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Kingi off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingi. That's going to slow Vasilevskiy down.
Kingi tries to score with a low kick but Vasilevskiy moves his leg out of the way.
Kingi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasilevskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Kingi's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Kingi there.
Vasilevskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilevskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingi can pounce on him.
Kingi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasilevskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingi throws a hook to the side of Vasilevskiy's head but Vasilevskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingi lands a jab to the head.
Kingi digs a good hook to Vasilevskiy's body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilevskiy defending well as Kingi loads up on a big left hand.
Kingi misses with a body shot
and Vasilevskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingi slips a jab from Vasilevskiy.
Sloppy strikes from Vasilevskiy. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Vasilevskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilevskiy throws a shot from downtown. Kingi moves away and avoids it.
Kingi scores with the left hand. Vasilevskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Kingi tests Vasilevskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasilevskiy takes one to the side of the head.
Vasilevskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vasilevskiy missing with a left hand there. Kingi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasilevskiy.
Kingi lands with a shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingi counters with a good, hard body kick but Vasilevskiy shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stadin Kingi dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Kingi catches Vasilevskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice cross by Kingi.
Kingi slips under a jab.
Vasilevskiy throws a low kick but Kingi moves out of range easily.
Vasilevskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingi.
Kingi jabs at Vasilevskiy's body.
Vasilevskiy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kingi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingi thuds his shin into the meat of Vasilevskiy's side.
Vasilevskiy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kingi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Kingi there.
Kingi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingi connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingi connects with a looping right hand.
Kingi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Vasilevskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingi.
Kingi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingi connects with a jab.
Kingi connects with a nice looking jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingi.
Vasilevskiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingi. Kingi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingi thows a leg kick but Vasilevskiy checks it
and Vasilevskiy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kingi throws a jab when Vasilevskiy was well out of range.
Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingi. Vasilevskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilevskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingi.
Kingi cracks a nice hook into Vasilevskiy's ribs.
Vasilevskiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingi.
Kingi connects with a crisp jab.
Vasilevskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilevskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kingi works the jab nicely.
Vasilevskiy throws a shot from downtown. Kingi moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilevskiy misses the target.
Kingi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilevskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kingi.
Vasilevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingi moves away.
Vasilevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingi moves away.
Kingi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingi lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilevskiy off balance momentarily.
Kingi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kingi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingi lands a body shot.
Vasilevskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingi. #T3#
Kingi is looking to slow Vasilevskiy down with leg kicks.
Kingi thuds a left hand into Vasilevskiy's body.
Vasilevskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilevskiy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasilevskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Kingi.
Kingi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasilevskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilevskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kingi lands the left hand.
Kingi lands a nice hook to Vasilevskiy's body. Vasilevskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kingi scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kingi does it's job there.
Kingi moves out of range as Vasilevskiy strikes.
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!
Kingi lands a body shot.
Vasilevskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingi is just out of range.#T4#
Kingi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingi.
Vasilevskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kingi misses its intended target.
Kingi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasilevskiy's head backwards.
Kingi lands a nice hook to Vasilevskiy's body. Vasilevskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kingi throws a push kick but Vasilevskiy slaps the foot to one side.
Vasilevskiy throws a shot from downtown. Kingi moves away and avoids it.
Kingi 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.
Kingi cracks Vasilevskiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kingi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasilevskiy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilevskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilevskiy blocks the body kick.
Vasilevskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stadin Kingi!
Stadin Kingi is the new welterweight champion!
Stadin Kingi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFA 49 Farmery vs Vasilevskiy
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Farmery. That snapped Vasilevskiy's head back.
Vasilevskiy scores with a shot to the body.
Farmery scores with a kick to the body.
Farmery just misses with a punch to the body.
Farmery lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasilevskiy off the cage and back into range.
Vasilevskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Farmery is just out of range.
Farmery tries to bum rush Vasilevskiy with a series of wild strikes but Vasilevskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farmery lands a right hook to the body.
Farmery throws a hook but Vasilevskiy blocks it.#TD#
Farmery drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farmery is fighting to break Vasilevskiy's control of his arms but Vasilevskiy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Vasilevskiy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Farmery escapes and throws Vasilevskiy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vasilevskiy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Farmery looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Farmery wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vasilevskiy tries to hold on but Farmery postures up.
Vasilevskiy blocking the ground and pound.
Vasilevskiy tries to lock up and control but Farmery gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Farmery looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Farmery looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vasilevskiy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T2#
Vasilevskiy is looking to get to half guard.
Farmery throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vasilevskiy holds on to Farmery as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilevskiy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Farmery tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vasilevskiy working to try and regain half guard.
Farmery putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vasilevskiy wants to control but Farmery is having none of it.#SUB#
Farmery goes for an armbar but Vasilevskiy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vasilevskiy. #SUB#
Farmery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasilevskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Vasilevskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farmery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasilevskiy has managed to get both his arms back between Farmery's legs - danger averted.
Farmery wants to improve his position but instead Vasilevskiy has moved into half guard.
Farmery is looking to control Vasilevskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farmery avoid being mounted?
Vasilevskiy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Farmery actively working from the bottom here.
Vasilevskiy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Farmery actively working from the bottom here.
Vasilevskiy content to control rather than advance.
Vasilevskiy is continuing to stall.
My spies in Team Alpha Midget inform me that Vasilevskiy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Farmery trying to hold on to Vasilevskiy's head to control him but Vasilevskiy postures up.
Farmery wants to get back to full guard but Vasilevskiy has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery dominated that round.
That's time! Farmery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vasilevskiy throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilevskiy.
Farmery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasilevskiy. That snapped Farmery's head back. #KD2#
Vasilevskiy drops Farmery with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Farmery looks back up at him and smiles so Vasilevskiy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Farmery is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
A big head kick from Farmery and Vasilevskiy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Oh Farmery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#
Vasilevskiy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Andrei Vasilevskiy has been cut.
Farmery looking to pass the guard.
Vasilevskiy is still in real trouble! Can Farmery finish him?#SUB#
Farmery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasilevskiy looking to control. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farmery defends well.#SUB2#
Vasilevskiy is looking for a triangle but Farmery pushes his legs off easily.
Farmery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farmery seems to have got his legs back now.
Vasilevskiy seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Farmery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasilevskiy seems keen to control Farmery's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Vasilevskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farmery looking to pass the guard.
Vasilevskiy looking to control. #SUB2#
Farmery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmery with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy looking for a guillotine here but Farmery defends easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farmery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasilevskiy keeping moving, preventing Farmery from controlling successfully.
Farmery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilevskiy can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Vasilevskiy has his foot on Farmery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farmery works his way back into a safe position though.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilevskiy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilevskiy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farmery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Vasilevskiy trying to control the position here.
Farmery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vasilevskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasilevskiy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Farmery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasilevskiy keeping full guard, as Farmery tries to pass.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Vasilevskiy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasilevskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farmery lands a lovely overhand right.
Farmery throws a hook to the side of Vasilevskiy's head but Vasilevskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilevskiy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Farmery.
Farmery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasilevskiy is fending him off so far but Farmery persists. Nope, Vasilevskiy circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilevskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farmery shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasilevskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Farmery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Farmery throws a shot from downtown. Vasilevskiy moves away and avoids it.
Philip Farmery is winning the standup battle so far.
Farmery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farmery looks to throw the jab but Vasilevskiy is out of range.
Farmery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasilevskiy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Farmery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Farmery misses.
Farmery throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Vasilevskiy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Farmery! Vasilevskiy lets Farmery back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
Philip Farmery's cut is getting worse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farmery.
Vasilevskiy misses with a leg kick.
Farmery scores with a nice right hand.
Farmery misses with a low kick.
Farmery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasilevskiy tries to avoid it but Farmery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasilevskiy to the ground. Vasilevskiy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasilevskiy measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Farmery! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Andrei Vasilevskiy!
Andrei Vasilevskiy is the new welterweight champion!
Andrei Vasilevskiy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Popped that cherry!'.

Event: EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Vasilevskiy scores with a hook to the body. Garret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasilevskiy throws a series of punches but Garret moves out of range.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasilevskiy misses the target.
Garret displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilevskiy.
Garret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilevskiy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from Vasilevskiy.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret avoids the body shot from Vasilevskiy.
Garret lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy motions for Garret to come forward. Vasilevskiy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Vasilevskiy tries to land a front kick but Garret steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Garret tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilevskiy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Garret looks to move away, Vasilevskiy throws a big counter combo but Garret just gets out of the way.
Vasilevskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasilevskiy throws a low kick but Garret moves out of range easily. #T1#
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasilevskiy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasilevskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Garret should have avoided that one.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garret lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilevskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilevskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Garret off balance momentarily.
Vasilevskiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vasilevskiy, as that shot connected.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Vasilevskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilevskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Garret staying out of range there.
Garret changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Vasilevskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garret.
Garret scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasilevskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
Garret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasilevskiy swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Garret moves away from the strike by Vasilevskiy.
Garret with the counter takedown but Vasilevskiy avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy is looking to counter punch.
Vasilevskiy punishes Garret's body with a nice straight punch.
Garret scores with a one two! Vasilevskiy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Clive Garret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
Vasilevskiy throws the left hand but Garret avoids the punch easily.
Vasilevskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret takes one to the side of the head.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilevskiy throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot.
Garret moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilevskiy.
Garret scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilevskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Garret falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasilevskiy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Garret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilevskiy takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Garret lands a two punch combo.
Garret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilevskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garret takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilevskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garret doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Garret dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vasilevskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Clive Garret seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy is looking to slow Garret down with leg kicks.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasilevskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garret just manages to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilevskiy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garret looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Clive Garret is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasilevskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garret's head.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilevskiy misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
Vasilevskiy scores with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab to the head.
Garret throws a right and a left that Vasilevskiy avoids nicely.
Garret falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garret takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garret is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garret throws a combination that misses
and Vasilevskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garret moves out of range as Vasilevskiy throws a body kick.
Garret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy cracks Garret with an open hand slap.
Vasilevskiy connects with a body shot.
Garret throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vasilevskiy counters with an outside leg kick.
Garret lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garret.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
It appears Vasilevskiy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Garret closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garret throws a right and a left that Vasilevskiy avoids nicely.
Vasilevskiy attempts a counter takedown but Garret avoids it well and moves away.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilevskiy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Garret misses with a double jab
and Vasilevskiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasilevskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garret is working the combinations to good effect here.
Garret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilevskiy.
Garret avoids the body shot from Vasilevskiy.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Vasilevskiy catches Garret right on the button with a cross.
Vasilevskiy throws the kick towards the body but Garret avoids it.
Garret takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy lands a really nice looking cross but Garret seems unphased.
Vasilevskiy tries to land a front kick but Garret steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Vasilevskiy connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Vasilevskiy punishes Garret's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasilevskiy throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Garret swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vasilevskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garret avoids the body shot from Vasilevskiy.
Nice shot lands for Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garret. That did some damage!
Vasilevskiy connects with a body shot.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilevskiy.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilevskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garret avoids a kick to the body.
Vasilevskiy connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilevskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body kick.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Garret's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasilevskiy lands with a straight right. Garret didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Garret takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garret looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasilevskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garret has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garret and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilevskiy.
Garret scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vasilevskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasilevskiy connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasilevskiy throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Vasilevskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garret's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garret momentarily.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilevskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garret's calf.
Garret closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Vasilevskiy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasilevskiy with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Vasilevskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilevskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy thumps Garret with a low kick.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasilevskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Vasilevskiy lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Vasilevskiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasilevskiy as he connects with a hook.
Garret throws a series of strikes that have Vasilevskiy backpedaling.
Vasilevskiy scores with a nice strike.
Vasilevskiy sizes up Garret with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
Vasilevskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garret takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilevskiy misses the target.
Vasilevskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Vasilevskiy looks to throw the jab but Garret is out of range.
Garret throws a nice looking combination but Vasilevskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilevskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasilevskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Vasilevskiy is looking to counter punch.
Vasilevskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Garret walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasilevskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garret on the side of the head.
Garret slips under a jab from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy dodges the punch combination from Garret.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Garret misses with a combination
and Vasilevskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Garret moves out of range of the strikes.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy avoids them all with ease.
Vasilevskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garret looks to land a combination. Vasilevskiy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy throwing a counter right hand but Garret manages to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Vasilevskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garret has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vasilevskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasilevskiy lands a head shot.
Garret blocks the body kick.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Garret falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasilevskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garret has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garret throws a combination. Vasilevskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vasilevskiy!
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilevskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Vasilevskiy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garret eats them both and turns towards Vasilevskiy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vasilevskiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garret moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasilevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Vasilevskiy takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Garret throws a right and a left that Vasilevskiy avoids nicely.
Vasilevskiy takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Vasilevskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilevskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garret.
Garret lands a jab-cross combination.
Garret needs to keep his hands up - Vasilevskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Garret walks into a jab.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garret gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasilevskiy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Garret needs to keep his hands up - Vasilevskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Garret takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilevskiy pushes Garret away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Vasilevskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasilevskiy 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Vasilevskiy!
A relieved looking Andrei Vasilevskiy 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 34: Brutality
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Del Rio defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
Andreev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Del Rio moved out of range.
Andreev scores with a jab.
Andreev throws a hook but Del Rio blocks it.
Andreev moves out of range of the body kick from Del Rio.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Del Rio.
Del Rio moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Matt Del Rio has been cut.
Del Rio throws a head kick that misses.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Rio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.
Andreev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
Andreev throws the left hand but Del Rio avoids the punch easily.
Del Rio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Del Rio swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Del Rio knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##TD#
Andreev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Rio's guard.#SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andreev trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Rio is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Del Rio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Del Rio blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Thunder MMA inform us that Del Rio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Del Rio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andreev defends it easily.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Andreev passes into half guard.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Rio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Del Rio trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Del Rio is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Del Rio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Del Rio is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreev is keen to just control but Del Rio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Rio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andreev.
Andreev prevents Del Rio from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Del Rio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Rio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Rio is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andreev prevents Del Rio from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Del Rio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Andreev. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Del Rio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andreev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Andreev stands and throws Del Rio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Rio keeps working.
Andreev tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andreev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Del Rio, who protects the arm well.
Del Rio manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Rio defends it well. #SUB#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Rio sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Del Rio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Del Rio is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Del Rio is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Rio trying to control here.
Del Rio has his hands clasped together around Andreev's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Del Rio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Del Rio wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Del Rio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Rio can do to turn this around?
Del Rio is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Del Rio is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Del Rio is looking to improve his position.
Andreev trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Del Rio is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Del Rio is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andreev swings for the body but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Rio misses with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice combination there by Andreev.
Matt Del Rio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Rio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Rio moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Rio throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Del Rio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Del Rio walks into a jab.
Del Rio misses with an uppercut
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
and Del Rio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Andreev.
Nice shot by Del Rio.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Del Rio tries to move into range but Andreev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Andreev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Del Rio!
Andreev working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Andreev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Del Rio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Del Rio shrugs it off.
Del Rio is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev looking to control but Del Rio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Rio tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.#T1##SUB#
Andreev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Rio has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Andreev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Rio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andreev wants to control the pace but Del Rio is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Andreev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Rio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Del Rio wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Del Rio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Andreev is staying active.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Del Rio tries to reverse the position but Andreev maintains control.
Andreev lands a nice shot to the head.
Del Rio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Del Rio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Andreev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Del Rio defend it? Andreev steps over the head and cranks it - Del Rio is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Andreev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new welterweight champion!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FFA 30: Del Rio vs Mills
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Mills takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Rio. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Del Rio manages to circle out of the way.
Del Rio misses with a wild combination.
Matt Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mills tries to counter by clinching up but Del Rio breaks away and moves out of range.
Del Rio throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Del Rio misses with a wild body shot.
Del Rio digs a good hook to Mills's body.
Del Rio tries to move into range but Mills moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Rio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mills. That did some damage!
Mills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Del Rio tries to get set, Mills tries to push him back and clinch up but Del Rio manages to avoid the attempt.
Del Rio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Rio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mills is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Del Rio.#CL#
Mills rushes Del Rio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Del Rio manages to break the clinch.
Del Rio scores with a jab to the body.
Del Rio throws a big shot that misses.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Rio.
Del Rio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Rio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Rio.
As Del Rio tries to get set, Mills tries to push him back and clinch up but Del Rio manages to avoid the attempt.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Rio.
Del Rio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Rio looks to land a left hand but Mills moved out of range nicely.
Mills is looking to counter the offense by Del Rio and move into the clinch.
Del Rio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mills rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Mills clinches up with Del Rio and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Del Rio misses with a body punch.
Mills just leaning against Del Rio, taking a breather.
Del Rio slowing the pace effectively.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Del Rio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mills.
Mills avoiding damage. #TD2#
Del Rio pulls Mills into guard. #SUB2#
Del Rio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mills is aware though and is defending well.
Mills postures up.
Del Rio wants to control but Mills passes easily into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Rio wants to control but Mills is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Rio wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mills wants to stand up but Del Rio is controlling the position.
Mills trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Del Rio trying to get back to full guard but Mills takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Del Rio wants to hold on but Mills pushes him away.
Mills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Rio on the ground.
Mills wants to get back to his feet but Del Rio is holding on tight. #T4#
Del Rio wants to control but Mills is having none of it.
Mills is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Del Rio tries to lock up and control but Mills gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mills is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Del Rio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Del Rio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Del Rio jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Mills fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Rio, pushing him back against the cage.
Mills lands an elbow that stopped Del Rio in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Del Rio has been cut.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Del Rio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mills misses with an elbow over the top.
Mills cracks Del Rio with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mills blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mills misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mills is working Del Rio over against the cage.
Del Rio avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
Del Rio blocks the elbow strike.
Del Rio avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mills just misses with a elbow thrown towards Del Rio's brow. #T1#
Del Rio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Rio is trying to break free.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Del Rio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Rio is trying to break the clinch but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
Mills prevents a body shot from Del Rio.
Del Rio blocks an elbow strike from Mills. #TD2#
Del Rio decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Rio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mills has managed to get both his arms back between Del Rio's legs - danger averted.
Del Rio is pulling down on Mills's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Del Rio is looking for a triangle here but Mills uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Del Rio is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Del Rio wants to control but Mills postures up.
Mills has control of an arm but Del Rio manages to advance to Mills's back!#SUB2#
Del Rio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Del Rio's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Del Rio on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mills is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Mills trying to get back to his feet but Del Rio is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Del Rio working for the choke.
Mills wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Del Rio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mills is defending well though. Del Rio let's go of the attempt for now.
Mills is trying to get back to his feet but Del Rio has full control of the position and if anything, Mills has just worked his way into a worse spot.#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.#SUB2#
Del Rio working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Mills is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Del Rio has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Mills taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Del Rio! Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
Matt Del Rio managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nuggetori's Nutritionals , into his post fight interview.

Event: FFA 26: Del Rio vs Song
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Rio throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Song misses with a double jab.
Song connects with a body shot.
Song with a nice cross.
Del Rio misses with a body shot.
Del Rio lands a head kick. Song smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Del Rio checks it.
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Del Rio counters with a body kick.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Del Rio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Del Rio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Del Rio misses with a body shot.
Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Del Rio just manages to avoid it.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Rio has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Rio.
Song throws a hook but Del Rio avoids it easily.
Song is looking to chop away at Del Rio's legs.
We've been told by Song's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Song looks to land a right hand but Del Rio moved out of range.
Song steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Del Rio. That one must have hurt.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Rio. That's going to slow Song down.
Song blocks a low kick nicely.
Del Rio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Rio connects with a solid leg kick.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Del Rio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Del Rio misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
Song throws a hook to the side of Del Rio's head but Del Rio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Rio slips under a jab.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Rio.
Song bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Song misses the jab.
Del Rio flicks out a counter leg kick but Song steps away.
Song has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Rio.
Song throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Rio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Del Rio misses with a low kick.
Del Rio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song swings for the body but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song scores with a jab. Del Rio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Del Rio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Rio keeps Song at a distance using the push kick.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Rio.
Song lands a nice shot that snaps Del Rio's head back.
Song throws a lazy head kick
and Del Rio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Song misses with a hook. Del Rio ducked under it nicely.
Del Rio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Del Rio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song misses with a low kick.
Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Del Rio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Del Rio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Del Rio.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Rio.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song misses the jab.#T3#
Del Rio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Rio thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Del Rio ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Del Rio blocks a jab.
Del Rio lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Rio.
Song blocks a low kick nicely.
Del Rio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Song throws a jab when Del Rio was well out of range.
Song throws a wild body kick that Del Rio sees coming a mile off.
Del Rio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Song finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Rio's head.
Song throws a hook but Del Rio blocks it.
Del Rio staying out of range there.
Song takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Rio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Rio cracks the inside of Song's front leg. #T4#
Song misses with a straight right.
Del Rio scores with a shot to the body.
Song throws a hook but Del Rio blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
Song chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Del Rio can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Del Rio.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song lands a front kick.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Song lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Song stuns Del Rio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Del Rio's shoulder, as Del Rio tries to avoid the shot.
Song bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rio dodges the punch combination from Song.
Del Rio blocks the body kick.
Del Rio staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Del Rio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Rio scores with a hook.
Song is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Song lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Del Rio.
Del Rio wants to slow Song down by chopping away at his legs.
Del Rio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Rio lands with a hook. Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Del Rio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Del Rio misses the shot to the body.
Song misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Rio.
Del Rio lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Song misses.
Song takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rio thuds his shin into the meat of Song's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Rio. That's going to slow Song down.
Song throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Del Rio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song throws a leg kick but Del Rio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Rio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song wants to land a leg kick but Del Rio is out of range.
Matt Del Rio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Rio thuds a left hand into Song's body.
Del Rio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Del Rio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Del Rio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Rio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Song misses with a straight right.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Rio jabs at Song's body.
Song throws a low kick but Del Rio avoids it.
Song moves away from the strike by Del Rio.
Song will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Del Rio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Song counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matt Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Del Rio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Rio slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Del Rio throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Rio misses the shot to the body.
Del Rio delivers a nice body kick.
Del Rio scores with a push kick.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Del Rio moves away and avoids it.
Del Rio throws an off balance right hand
and Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Rio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Rio lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Del Rio throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Del Rio checks a leg kick nicely.
Song looks to land a right hand but Del Rio moved out of range.
Del Rio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Del Rio defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Song misses with a looping left.
Del Rio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Rio fakes the leg kick and cracks Song in the body.
Del Rio lands a head kick!
Del Rio connects with a leg kick. Song looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Rio jabs Song to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Rio.
Del Rio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Rio throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Del Rio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rio scores with a jab to the body.
Del Rio thuds his shin into the meat of Song's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Song does it's job there.
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Rio is just out of range.
Del Rio cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Del Rio.
Del Rio moves out of range of the body kick from Song.
Del Rio thinks about the counter body kick.
Song throws the left hand but Del Rio avoids the punch easily.
Del Rio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Rio lands a body shot.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Rio throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rio misses with a body shot.
Song swings for the body but Del Rio moves out of range.
Song misses with a straight left.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Rio is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Del Rio checks a leg kick.
Song walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Rio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Song rather than just go for the knockout.
Song tries to work over Del Rio's front leg with a kick but Del Rio checks it.
Del Rio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Song throws a body punch but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Del Rio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Del Rio moves out of range as Song strikes.
Del Rio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Song's calf.
Song tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Rio manages to avoid it.
Del Rio lands with a nice combination. Song backs away looking to recover.
Del Rio lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Rio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Song walks into a jab.
Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Rio lands with a good body shot.
Del Rio connects with a looping right hand.
Del Rio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Rio lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Del Rio - that will leave a mark!
Del Rio lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Del Rio!
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Del Rio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Rio lands a head kick! #CUT2#
Min-Sik Song's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Rio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Song looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Rio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Song.
Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Del Rio avoided it.
Del Rio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Song will feel that in the morning.
Del Rio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Song's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Song takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Del Rio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Del Rio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Song.
Del Rio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Del Rio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Del Rio just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Rio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Song takes a step back to recover.
Del Rio works Song's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Rio. That's going to slow Song down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Song might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Del Rio lands a nice shot that snaps Song's head back.
Nice defenses there by Del Rio.
Song takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Rio takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Del Rio connects with a body shot.
Del Rio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Rio.
Song misses with a low kick.
Del Rio lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Del Rio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Del Rio.
Del Rio lands a right hook to the body.
Del Rio feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down.
Del Rio throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Del Rio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Song will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Rio.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Rio.
Del Rio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Del Rio throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Del Rio throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Rio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Song.
A slow jab from Del Rio misses its intended target.
Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Rio.
A leg kick checked by Del Rio.
Del Rio throws a series of punches but Song avoids them all with ease.
Del Rio slips under a jab from Song.
Del Rio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Song misses.
Del Rio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rio tries to work over Song's front leg with a kick but Song checks it.
Del Rio looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Del Rio moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Del Rio does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Del Rio really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Song throws a leg kick but Del Rio checks it.
Del Rio ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song throws a body punch but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it.
Song tries to land a leg kick but Del Rio saw it coming and moves away.
Del Rio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Rio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Del Rio misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Song misses the target.
Song catches Del Rio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Del Rio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Rio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Rio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Song's sensitive parts.
Del Rio misses with the body kick
letting Song counter with a right hand.
Song scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Song misses with a straight right.
Song will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Del Rio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Song scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Rio should have avoided that one.
Song slips under a jab from Del Rio.
Song quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Song is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Song misses with an uppercut. Del Rio saw that one coming.
Del Rio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song misses with a looping right.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Rio.
Song throws a leg kick but Del Rio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Del Rio.
Del Rio defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Del Rio moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Rio blocks a jab.
Crunch! Del Rio slams his shin into Song's torso.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Del Rio checks a leg kick nicely.
Song feints and then cracks Del Rio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Rio down.
A jab from Song misses.
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!
Song tried to score with a low kick but Del Rio checks it.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Rio.
Song misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Del Rio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Song ducks right into an uppercut from Del Rio.
Del Rio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Del Rio throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Del Rio scores with a jab to the body.
Del Rio staying out of range there.
Del Rio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Song misses with a double jab. #T3#
Del Rio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Song throws out a loose jab but Del Rio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Rio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Song throws a low kick but Del Rio moves out of range easily.
Song misses with a hook. Del Rio ducked under it nicely.
Del Rio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Song misses with a low kick.
Del Rio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Del Rio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Del Rio.
Del Rio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Del Rio with a jab.
Del Rio scores with a body shot.
Del Rio scores with a push kick.
Song moves away from the strike by Del Rio.
Song looks to land a right hand but Del Rio moved out of range.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Rio.
Nice shot by Del Rio.#T4#
Del Rio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Song.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Rio thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Del Rio tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Song misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Rio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Song under the eye.
Song thows a leg kick but Del Rio checks it
and Del Rio counters with a straight right hand.
Del Rio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Rio cracks Song with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Del Rio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Rio is looking for the big counter here.
Del Rio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Song throws a jab when Del Rio was well out of range.
Del Rio throws a shot to the body.
Del Rio misses with a body shot.
Song lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Del Rio dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Rio slips a jab from Song.
Good leg kick by Del Rio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Del Rio checks a low kick from Song.
Song ducks right into an uppercut from Del Rio.
Del Rio looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Del Rio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Rio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Rio lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Rio.
Song wants to slow Del Rio down by chopping away at his legs.
Del Rio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Song tries to land a front kick but Del Rio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Song throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Rio counters with a thumping low kick.
Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Song moves forwards but Del Rio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Del Rio lands with a nice body kick.
Song looks to land a right hand but Del Rio moved out of range.
Del Rio jabs Song right on the nose. Song blinks but takes it well.
Del Rio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Song misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Rio scores with a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Rio moves away.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
And Del Rio responds with a good body kick, but Song manages to step out the way in time.
Del Rio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Song. That did some damage!
Del Rio misses with a wild body shot.
Del Rio just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Rio lands a high kick!
Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Rio's hands.
Song blocks a jab.
Song takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Rio scores with a body shot.
Del Rio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Rio.
Del Rio tries a head kick but it misses.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Del Rio manages to avoid it.
Song moves out of range as Del Rio strikes.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Del Rio looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Rio.
Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Rios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Rio throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Del Rio just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Del Rio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Song with a nice cross.
Song thuds his right hand into Del Rio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Del Rio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Rio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Min-Sik Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Song looks to throw the jab but Del Rio is out of range.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Rio is just out of range.
Del Rio dodges the punch combination from Song.
Del Rio lands with a nice body kick.
Matt Del Rio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Del Rio's calf.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Del Rio moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Rio blocks the body kick.
Del Rio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Song blocks it well.
Del Rio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Del Rio as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Del Rio misses.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Rio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Rio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Song.
Del Rio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Song.
Song throws a hook but Del Rio blocks it.
Del Rio slips a jab from Song.
Song throws a right hand that Del Rio ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Rio also avoids with ease.
Del Rio thinks about the counter body kick.
Del Rio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Rio manages to avoid it.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Rio.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Del Rio! Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
Matt Del Rio made sure to mention his sponsor, House of Valor in his post fight interview.
Min-Sik Song was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not get to train much for this fight, but I do not regret trying. I will be back'.

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

#R1#
Lansky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Rio.
Lansky tries to clinch up.
Del Rio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lansky.
Del Rio swats away the attempt to clinch by Lansky.
Del Rio counters with a body kick.
Del Rio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lansky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Rio throws an overhand right that lands on Lansky's shoulder, as Lansky tries to avoid the shot.
Lansky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lansky misses with a few strikes there.
Del Rio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Del Rio connects with a leg kick. Lansky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Lansky closes the distance and clinches.
Lansky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Del Rio lands a shoulder strike.
Lansky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Rio misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Del Rio pulls guard successfully.
Lansky wants to pass the guard but Del Rio is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lansky is posturing up here but Del Rio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lansky tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lansky has to tap! Slick submission there by Del Rio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Del Rio! Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
Matt Del Rio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, House of Valor for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FFA 18: Jackson vs Bagov
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a body kick that misses.
Del Rio is looking for a counter combo.
Matt Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio cracks Werbenjagermanjensen with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Del Rio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Werbenjagermanjensen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Werbenjagermanjensen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Del Rio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Rio looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Del Rio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving. #SUB#
Del Rio looking for a guillotine here but Werbenjagermanjensen defends easily. #T1#
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Del Rio can't keep his opponent in guard - Werbenjagermanjensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Del Rio actively working from the bottom here.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to take a breather but Del Rio is having none of it.
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Del Rio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Werbenjagermanjensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Werbenjagermanjensen's back!
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to break free. #SUB#
Del Rio looking to break Werbenjagermanjensen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Werbenjagermanjensen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Del Rio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Del Rio has the hooks in. Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but not successfully.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to roll but Del Rio sticks to his back. #SUB#
Del Rio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Werbenjagermanjensen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Del Rio gets his way!
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to break free.
Del Rio trying to control momentarily.
Del Rio keeps control of the position as Werbenjagermanjensen tries to break free. #T3##SUB#
Del Rio looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Werbenjagermanjensen right now.
Werbenjagermanjensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Del Rio working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Werbenjagermanjensen is doing well to defend. Del Rio seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Werbenjagermanjensen is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Del Rio!
Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
Matt Del Rio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Viral Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FFA 11: Ekaku vs Gay
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Del Rio lands with an uppercut that bounces Hryunov off the cage and back into range.
Del Rio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Rio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Hryunov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Rio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hryunov wants to stand but Del Rio is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rio is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Hryunov crashes against the mat.
Hryunov tries to stand but Del Rio is controlling his head.
Del Rio can't do much from the bottom here.
Hryunov wants to control but Del Rio is keeping him busy.
Del Rio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hryunov off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rio has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hryunov's body. #SUB2#
Del Rio is working for a rear naked choke. Hryunov is not defending it well and Del Rio has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hryunov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hryunov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Del Rio! Matt Del Rio retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Matt Del Rio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nuggetori's Nutritionals and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: FFA 6: Savage vs Del Rio
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Savage takes a swing at Del Rio's ribcage but misses.
Del Rio connects with a nice looking jab.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Rio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Rio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Del Rio lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Rio misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Del Rio slips a straight right by Savage.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Rio scores with a counter punch that sends Savage to the canvas! Del Rio smells blood - he's punishing Savage with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Savage has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Del Rio!
Matt Del Rio is the new welterweight champion!
Matt Del Rio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: FFA 3: Spiliopoulos vs Bishop
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Smoke lands with a shot to the body.
Smoke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smoke lands with a nice body punch.
Smoke connects with the punch.
Del Rio tries to clinch up
and Smoke counters with a nice body shot.
Smoke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Rio.
Smoke throws a body shot but no joy.
Smoke stuns Del Rio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke throws a looping overhand right but Del Rio ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smoke misses the target.
Smoke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Del Rio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smoke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Rio thuds his right hand into Smoke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Del Rio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Smoke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smoke throws out a powerful jab.
Smoke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smoke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smoke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Del Rio slips a jab and a cross from Smoke.
Big Smoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smoke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Rio misses with a hook.
Del Rio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Rio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smoke.
Smoke scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Rio should have avoided that one.
Donk. Del Rio catches Smoke right on the button with a cross.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Rio tries to clinch up.
Smoke misses with a wild combination.
Smoke misses with an uppercut.
Smoke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Del Rio throws a lazy right hand but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Smoke misses.
Del Rio is looking to counter punch.
Smoke missing with a left hand there. Del Rio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Rio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smoke misses with a hook. Del Rio ducked under it nicely.
Smoke misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smoke, as that shot connected.
Smoke misses with a body shot.
Del Rio throws a right hand that misses
and Smoke counters with a two punch combo. #KD#
Del Rio cracks Smoke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Del Rio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smoke to stand back up!#ROC#
Smoke is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smoke is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Rio finish him?
Smoke throws a right hand that misses
and Del Rio counters with a big left hand that crumples Smoke! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Del Rio!
Matt Del Rio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Del Rio connects with a body shot that sends Mayweather's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Mayweather misses
and Del Rio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Mayweather has been cut.
Del Rio scores with a jab.
Mayweather's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Del Rio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mayweather scrambles back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mayweather. Del Rio shrugs it off though.
Del Rio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Mayweather is rocked!
Del Rio drops Mayweather with a straight right hand, right on the button! Del Rio follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Del Rio!
Matt Del Rio tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Del Rio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Del Rio.
Del Rio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piroozshad manages to avoid it.
Del Rio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Piroozshad needs to keep his hands up - Del Rio had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Del Rio does it's job there.
Del Rio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Piroozshad.
Piroozshad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Rio scores with a hook to the body. Piroozshad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piroozshad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piroozshad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Rio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Del Rio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piroozshad was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Rio.
Del Rio digs a good body shot into Piroozshad's ribs.
Del Rio throws a low kick but Piroozshad moves out of range easily.
Piroozshad feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Piroozshad avoids the head kick by Del Rio.
Del Rio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Piroozshad attempts a counter takedown but Del Rio avoids it well and moves away.
Piroozshad missing with a left hand there. Del Rio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Rio is looking to chop away at Piroozshad's legs.
Del Rio lands a really nice looking cross but Piroozshad seems unphased.
Piroozshad walks into a straight right hand from Del Rio.
Del Rio throws a leg kick #TD#
and Piroozshad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piroozshad trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Del Rio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piroozshad defends it easily.
Piroozshad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Piroozshad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Del Rio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Piroozshad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Rio on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Piroozshad looking to improve position, pressing down on Del Rio's thigh with his hand. Del Rio seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Piroozshad paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Piroozshad's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Del Rio picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Del Rio!
A less than humble Matt Del Rio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Del Rio tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Del Rio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Rio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Del Rio circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Rio throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Del Rio!
Jackson working away.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU#
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Del Rio get back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Del Rio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Del Rio misses with a double jab.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Del Rio.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson 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.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Del Rio working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving. #SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Del Rio to follow him.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Del Rio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Del Rio pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Del Rio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a takedown
letting Del Rio counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#T3#
Del Rio weaves into range and cracks Jackson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jackson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Del Rio is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Del Rio!
A very excited looking Matt Del Rio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Del Rio wants to clinch but Pavlinov slips to the side
and Pavlinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Pavlinov.#CL#
Del Rio clinches with his opponent.
Del Rio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pavlinov backwards.
Del Rio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pavlinov looking to slow down the pace here.
Del Rio trying to stall but Pavlinov improves his position.
Del Rio lands with a light punch inside.
Pavlinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio stalls.
Pavlinov can't find room to land a body shot as Del Rio controls the action.
Del Rio is struggling to control the position.
Del Rio blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Del Rio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Del Rio throws a head punch that misses.
Del Rio wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavlinov won't allow it.
Pavlinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Rio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Rio stalling.
Pavlinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavlinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Rio has a couple of punches blocked by Pavlinov.
Del Rio throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlinov.
Pavlinov blocking some punches.
Pavlinov wants to stall.
Pavlinov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavlinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Rio controls his hands. #T2#
Del Rio trying to control the position but instead, Pavlinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Del Rio into the cage.
Pavlinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Rio controls his hands.
Del Rio is pushing Pavlinov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Rio misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Del Rio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Del Rio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Rio is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavlinov gets an underhook and turns Del Rio into the cage.
Del Rio tries to work over Pavlinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Rio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Del Rio blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Del Rio stalls.
Pavlinov is trying to break the clinch but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Pavlinov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Pavlinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlinov scores with a leg kick.
Matt Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pavlinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Rio moves in looking to clinch but Pavlinov pushes him off.
Pavlinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavlinov throws a chopping leg kick but Del Rio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Del Rio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Rio tries to clinch up.#T4#
Pavlinov thows a leg kick but Del Rio checks it
and Del Rio counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Rio is looking to clinch.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Pavlinov moves out of range.
Pavlinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Del Rio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Rio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Del Rio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Pavlinov.#CL#
Del Rio moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Rio slowing the pace effectively.
Del Rio pushes Pavlinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Rio.
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 Matt Del Rio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pavlinov misses with a head kick.
Pavlinov misses with a straight right.
Pavlinov lands with a straight right. Del Rio didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Del Rio clinches up against the cage.
Pavlinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Del Rio.
Pavlinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pavlinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Rio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pavlinov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Del Rio scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlinov.
Del Rio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavlinov wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
Del Rio working aggressively here. #T1#
Pavlinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Del Rio on the inside.
Pavlinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Rio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pavlinov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Del Rio.
Del Rio misses with a body punch.
Pavlinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Rio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavlinov backwards.
Pavlinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Rio misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Rio.
Del Rio lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Pavlinov is rocked!
Pavlinov is breathing heavily.
Pavlinov wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
Pavlinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Rio finish him?#BC#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Pavlinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pavlinov throws a head kick but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pavlinov just manages to avoid it.
Dean Pavlinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Del Rio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Rio is looking to clinch but Pavlinov is avoiding it.
Del Rio moves in looking to clinch but Pavlinov pushes him off.
Del Rio darts in trying to clinch
and Pavlinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Rio wants to clinch.#CL#
Del Rio rushes Pavlinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Del Rio on the inside.
Del Rio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pavlinov up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Rio.#T3#
Del Rio scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pavlinov blocking some punches.
Pavlinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Rio controls his hands.
Pavlinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlinov is trying to break the clinch but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Pavlinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Rio lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Rio.
Del Rio lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pavlinov to his knees! Del Rio keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Del Rio!
Matt Del Rio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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