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Event: GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Cole.
Sokolov loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokolov is just out of range.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov moves away from the strike by Cole.
Sokolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokolov checks it well.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokolov looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Cole lunges at Sokolov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sokolov's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Sokolov lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Cole slips a jab from Sokolov.#T1#
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole throws the left hand but Sokolov avoids the punch easily.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Sokolov stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Sokolov pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Sokolov lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is trying to drag Sokolov to the mat but Sokolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokolov has Cole pressed against the cage.
Sokolov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Sokolov tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokolov has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Sokolov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Sokolov.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Sokolov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Sokolov controls the action.
Sokolov stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Sokolov lands a left hand.
Cole presses Sokolov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Sokolov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Sokolov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov working aggressively here.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sokolov taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Sokolov moves into full guard.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving. #T4#
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
Sokolov throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Sokolov lands with a cross.
Sokolov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Sokolov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokolov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Sokolov cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole has been working on his balance at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sokolov.
The fighters circling - Sokolov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Sokolov had a free shot at his head there.
Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Sokolov misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sokolov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokolov has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokolov trying to control the position here.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Sokolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole controlling the position.
Cole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sokolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokolov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Cole is looking to wear down Sokolov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole slips under a jab from Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Sokolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sokolov misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Konstantin Sokolov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Sokolov back into the cage.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sokolov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole lands a right hand.
Sokolov tries a knee to the head but Cole blocks it.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sokolov misses with a knee to the head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokolov backwards.
Cole works on Sokolov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokolov backwards.
Sokolov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sokolov can turn it around.
Cole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sokolov is defending well for now.
Sokolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole is trying to drag Sokolov to the mat but Sokolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokolov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Sokolov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Sokolov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokolov prevents Cole from improving his position.
Cole is trying to control but Sokolov passes into side control!
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sokolov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sokolov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Cole trying to control here.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Sokolov is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokolov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokolov's back!
Cole misses with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sokolov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cole lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Cole thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cole doesn't have the hooks in and Sokolov manages to turn into his guard.
Sokolov being controlled here momentarily.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cole wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole. #T4#
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Sokolov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Sokolov!#REVB#
Sokolov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#804 Conservative v Spike     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Sokolov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokolov.
Sokolov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Sokolov misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokolov misses with a lunging right hand
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Sokolov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokolov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokolov missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokolov should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Jnr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokolov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Sokolov seems unphased.
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov shoots and misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a huge left! Sokolov is in big trouble! He's backing up but MacArthur Jnr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sokolov from any more damage. A dominating finish by MacArthur Jnr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
A victorious Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#800 Conservative v Steel     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sokolov defends it nicely.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Sokolov pushes him off.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokolov. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov scores with a hook.#TD#
Sokolov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sokolov trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. #T1#
Sokolov working Brown over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokolov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokolov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokolov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokolov is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown postures up.
Brown preventing the sweep. #T3#
Sokolov has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokolov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sokolov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Sokolov in his guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sokolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Sokolov prevents Brown from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Sokolov in his half guard.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Sokolov in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown moves into full guard.
Sokolov landing with the ground and pound.
Sokolov scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sokolov works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Sokolov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sokolov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokolov throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Sokolov missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokolov sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Sokolov avoids it this time.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Sokolov throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sokolov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sokolov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokolov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokolov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sokolov has passed into half guard! #T1#
Ground and pound from Sokolov.
Brown has hold of Sokolov's hands but Sokolov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokolov pulls his head out easily.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
Brown is pressing down on Sokolov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sokolov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sokolov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sokolov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Sokolov drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Sokolov working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokolov pulls his head out easily.
Brown wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokolov controlling the action here.
Sokolov moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Sokolov finish him?#T3#
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sokolov lands a strong strike to the head of Brown. That's dazed him! Sokolov looking to finish here. Brown is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sokolov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
After winning the bout, Konstantin Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFC Camara vs Ladd     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
A slow jab from Sokolov misses its intended target. #CL#
Durnin pushes Sokolov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokolov misses with a knee to the head.
Sokolov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sokolov presses Durnin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sokolov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durnin's face.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durnin.
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Sokolov controls the action.
Good body shot from Durnin.
Sokolov looks winded!
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durnin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokolov.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokolov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Sokolov avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Durnin pushes Sokolov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durnin tries to work over Sokolov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durnin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokolov.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Sokolov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokolov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durnin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sokolov can turn it around.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokolov's elbow.
Durnin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Sokolov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Durnin wants to get back to his feet but Sokolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Durnin keeping full guard, as Sokolov tries to pass.
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Durnin has wrist control.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Durnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Durnin's brow. #T2##ES#
Durnin wriggles free and stands up.
Durnin moves in looking to clinch but Sokolov pushes him off.
Durnin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sokolov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durnin tries to clinch up.#CL#
Durnin closes the distance and clinches.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Sokolov avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Durnin avoiding damage as Sokolov throws knees to the body.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokolov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durnin backwards.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durnin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov blocks a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Sokolov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Durnin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Durnin tries to clinch there but Sokolov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sokolov! But no joy.
Sokolov throws a looping overhand right but Durnin ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Durnin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sokolov counters with a nice uppercut.
Durnin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sokolov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sokolov! But no joy.
Durnin tries to clinch up.
Sokolov clobbers Durnin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokolov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sokolov.
Durnin tries to clinch but Sokolov moves out of range.
A big left from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durnin.#CL#
Durnin closes the distance and pushes Sokolov back into the cage.
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Sokolov avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Sokolov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Durnin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Sokolov avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Sokolov prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Sokolov avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Sokolov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov. #T4#
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Sokolov controls the action.
Sokolov blocks a body shot from Durnin.
Sokolov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durnin's elbow.
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!
Sokolov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Sokolov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durnin tries to work over Sokolov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sokolov prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Sokolov prevents a body shot from Durnin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokolov.
Durnin tries to work over Sokolov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Sokolov has picked Durnin up - he's going for a ride! Sokolov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durnin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstantin Sokolov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Durnin darts in and clinches Sokolov up against the cage.
Durnin tries a body shot but Sokolov blocks it.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Sokolov avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokolov controls his hands.
Durnin tries to work over Sokolov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body.
Sokolov can't find room to land a body shot as Durnin controls the action.
Durnin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sokolov prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Sokolov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sokolov.
Durnin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Sokolov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sokolov is keen to just control but Durnin is a slippery customer.
Sokolov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sokolov trying to control the action but Durnin is working from the bottom.
Durnin has hold of Sokolov's hands but Sokolov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Durnin tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokolov throwing shots but Durnin is blocking nicely.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Konstantin Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durnin's head.
Sokolov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Durnin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokolov on the ground.#T2#
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durnin defending well though.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sokolov wants to take a breather but Durnin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durnin wants to clinch up but Sokolov keeps it at a distance.
Sokolov keeps the fight on the outside.
Durnin wants to clinch up but Sokolov keeps it at a distance.
Durnin moves to clinch but Sokolov breaks away
letting Sokolov counter with a right hand.
Sokolov keeps the fight on the outside.
Durnin tries to clinch there but Sokolov circles away. #T3#
Durnin wants to clinch but Sokolov slips to the side
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Sokolov.
Durnin wants to clinch.
Durnin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Sokolov catches Durnin right on the button with a cross.
Sokolov punishes Durnin's body with a nice straight punch.
Naoise Durnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durnin slips under a jab.
Durnin throws a big counter combination but Sokolov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokolov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durnin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sokolov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokolov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokolov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durnin slips under a jab from Sokolov.
Durnin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sokolov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sokolov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durnin.
Durnin avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Sokolov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durnin doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokolov swinging wildly here.
Durnin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sokolov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Durnin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sokolov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Durnin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokolov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sokolov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokolov loads up on a big right hand but Durnin slips the punch.
Durnin ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov.
Durnin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durnin tries to clinch but Sokolov is having none of it.
Durnin tries to clinch but Sokolov moves out of range.
Durnin wants to clinch up but Sokolov keeps it at a distance.
Sokolov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sokolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokolov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Sokolov.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Durnin moves into the clinch successfully.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Sokolov 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sokolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnin tries to clinch but Sokolov moves away
and Sokolov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokolov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Sokolov counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Durnin is rocked!
Durnin glances at the clock... BAM! Sokolov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Durnin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Durnin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Sokolov!
A victorious Konstantin Sokolov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Sokolov lands with a good body shot.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Glozman avoids the punch easily.
Glozman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sokolov cracks Glozman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sokolov throws a hook to the side of Glozman's head but Glozman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokolov blocks the body kick.
A jab from Sokolov finds it's way through Glozman's defenses.
Sokolov clobbers Glozman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokolov misses with a hook. Glozman ducked under it nicely.
Glozman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sokolov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glozman.
Sokolov missing with a left hand there. Glozman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glozman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glozman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokolov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov swings widly with a right hand
and Glozman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sokolov misses with a body shot.
Sokolov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sokolov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glozman counters with a left to the body.
Glozman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sokolov looks winded!
Sokolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Glozman is just out of range.
Glozman throws a quick counter head kick but Sokolov was just out of range.
Sokolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokolov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glozman misses with a hook. Sokolov ducked under it nicely.
Sokolov blocks a head kick by Glozman.
Sokolov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glozman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokolov is just out of range.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Glozman avoids the punch easily.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Sokolov.
A left lands for Sokolov.#T2#
Sokolov throws a right hand that misses
and Glozman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov loads up on a big right hand but Glozman slips the punch.
Sokolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glozman.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Glozman moves out of range.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Sokolov misses.
Glozman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Glozman avoids the punch easily.
Glozman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sokolov lands with an overhand left.
Sokolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Glozman lands a big head kick that sends Sokolov tumbling to the mat! Glozman takes a step backwards and waves Sokolov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut.
Glozman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokolov throws out the jab.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Glozman throws a head kick that misses.
Glozman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glozman throws a quick counter head kick but Sokolov was just out of range.
Sokolov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Glozman to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sokolov misses its intended target.
Glozman is looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the liver by Sokolov. Beautiful body shot.
Sokolov tries to bum rush Glozman with a series of wild strikes but Glozman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokolov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glozman walks into a left hand.
Glozman slips a jab and a cross from Sokolov.
Glozman throwing a counter right hand but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Sokolov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glozman's head.
Sokolov throws a big shot that misses.
Glozman is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Sokolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glozman manages to avoid it.
Glozman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glozman throws a sloppy head kick and Sokolov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glozman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokolov throws a hook to the side of Glozman's head but Glozman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Glozman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sokolov.
Glozman throws a right hand that Sokolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokolov also avoids with ease.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut
and Glozman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokolov thinking.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokolov dives in for a single leg takedown but Glozman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Glozman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glozman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Glozman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstantin Sokolov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Sokolov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Glozman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokolov finds it's way round the side to connect with Glozman's head.
Sokolov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sokolov lands with a shot to the body.
Sokolov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glozman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokolov.
Glozman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glozman.
Sokolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glozman slips under a jab.
Glozman throws a big counter combination but Sokolov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and Glozman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov misses the jab.
Glozman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sokolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glozman manages to avoid it.
Sokolov misses with a hook.
Jab from Sokolov.#T1#
Glozman misses with a double jab.
Glozman avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Glozman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokolov throws a combination that misses
and Glozman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokolov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glozman counters with a nice body kick.
Sokolov is breathing heavily.
Sokolov misses with a body punch
and Glozman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokolov scores with a jab.
Sokolov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Glozman.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glozman lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sokolov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Glozman and Sokolov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Glozman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitzi Glozman!
Our winner, Mitzi Glozman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFC Ramses vs Lopez     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang with the counter takedown but Sokolov avoids it easily.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang with the counter takedown but Sokolov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokolov misses the target.
Bang moves away from the strike by Sokolov.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Sokolov.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Bang rushes Sokolov and presses him up against the cage.
Sokolov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Sokolov gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sokolov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Sokolov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sokolov landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov has Bang pulled in close to control his posture.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Bang throws a strike but Sokolov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.
Sokolov trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sokolov passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bang tries to improve position but can't.
Bang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sokolov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov with a couple of short strikes.
Bang is desperately trying to improve his position but Sokolov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sokolov with shots to the head and body - Bang looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Bang is rocked!
Sokolov cracks Bang with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
Our winner, Konstantin Sokolov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFC Chaelsson vs Fontaine     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.
Sokolov misses with a wild body shot.
Pagnozzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokolov is able to avoid easily.
Sokolov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokolov misses with a wild body shot.
Pagnozzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Pagnozzi takes one to the chin there.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokolov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pagnozzi! But no joy.
Sokolov scores with the left hand. Pagnozzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokolov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut.
Sokolov lands with a straight right. Pagnozzi didn't see that one coming.
Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokolov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Sokolov - just one landing.
Sokolov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi. #T1#
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Sokolov scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Sokolov drops Pagnozzi with a big left hand and mounts him. Pagnozzi is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pagnozzi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov looking to ground and pound but Pagnozzi is blocking nicely.
Sokolov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pagnozzi tries to reverse the position but Sokolov maintains control.
Sokolov tries to control but Pagnozzi wriggling away.
Sokolov unloading with bombs!
Sokolov landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Pagnozzi tries to hold on but Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov lands a heavy elbow.
Pagnozzi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sokolov.
Sokolov landing punches.
Sokolov tries to control but Pagnozzi wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Sokolov.
BOOM! Sokolov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sokolov lands a nice shot to the head.
Sokolov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Pagnozzi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Sokolov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sokolov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sokolov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pagnozzi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sokolov around the waist but Sokolov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sokolov is the winner by TKO! Sokolov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
A relieved looking Konstantin Sokolov 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: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Sokolov scores with a jab to the body.
Sokolov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friedman on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Sokolov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Friedman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Friedman throws a series of punches but Sokolov avoids them all with ease.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Friedman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Sokolov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friedman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sokolov scores with a punch to the head.
Friedman throws a right hand that Sokolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokolov also avoids with ease.
Sokolov throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedman moves out of range as Sokolov strikes.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Friedman is out of range.
Sokolov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Friedman misses.
Sokolov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut
and Friedman counters with a one-two to the body.
Sokolov slips under a jab.
Sokolov is looking to counter punch.
Sokolov throws a hook but Friedman avoids it easily.#T1#
Friedman misses with a hook. Sokolov ducked under it nicely.
Sokolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokolov.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Sokolov drops Friedman with a right and a left! Sokolov comes rushing in but Friedman regains his composure and manages to keep Sokolov in guard. #ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman is still in real trouble! Can Sokolov finish him?#SUB2#
Friedman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Friedman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friedman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sokolov won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Sokolov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov postures up in Friedman's guard and throws a big left but Friedman blocks it.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokolov preventing the sweep.
Friedman trying to keep a closed guard but Sokolov is proving a slippery customer.
Sokolov 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.
Friedman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokolov.
Friedman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Friedman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov trying to control but Friedman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friedman is trying to keep Sokolov in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokolov scores with a nice right hand.
Sokolov thuds a left hand into Friedman's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokolov. That snapped Friedman's head back.
Sokolov throws a looping overhand right but Friedman ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sokolov misses its intended target.
Sokolov misses with a hook. Friedman ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Sokolov cracks Friedman with an uppercut from hell and Friedman crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sokolov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
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!
Sokolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Friedman trying to keep a closed guard but Sokolov is proving a slippery customer.
Sokolov gets to his feet and stands over Friedman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Friedman felt that one! Sokolov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Friedman from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Sokolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Pulu vs Vale     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Sokolov sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sokolov clobbers Bang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokolov scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sokolov scores with the left hand. Bang knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov has one of Bang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bang working away.
Sokolov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bang has an Americana. Sokolov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bang is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bang hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: ADWGC Tokyo 3     
Date:   Mar 17, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 921 p4p, 137 weight class) and Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 1383 p4p, 205 weight class). Skovgaard comes into the arena with Second Reality blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!




187 cm
31 yrs
210 lbs



198 cm
29 yrs
223 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Konstantin Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skovgaard with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sokolov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokolov.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skovgaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov passes Skovgaard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov is keen to just control but Skovgaard is a slippery customer.
Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is defending well.
Well, if Sokolov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in The Basement inform me that Sokolov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skovgaard is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but Skovgaard defending well.

Sokolov is working for a submission of some sort.

Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Skovgaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
Skovgaard tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
Skovgaard gets back to full guard.
Sokolov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (5) Sokolov

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard manages to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skovgaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skovgaard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokolov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skovgaard!
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (8) Sokolov
Skovgaard is trying to escape the mount.

Sokolov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skovgaard is now in Sokolov's guard. A big mistake from Sokolov there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (8) Sokolov

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sokolov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skovgaard passes Sokolov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to control but Skovgaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokolov won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (8) Sokolov
Sokolov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sokolov is trying to control but Skovgaard passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (8) Sokolov

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Skovgaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Skovgaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sokolov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skovgaard but great work by Sokolov.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (12) Sokolov
Skovgaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokolov wants to control for a moment but Skovgaard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sokolov wants to pass to mount but Skovgaard is defending the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sokolov trying to move into half guard but instead Skovgaard has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (12) Sokolov
Sokolov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sokolov looking for subs off his back but Skovgaard has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to improve his position but Skovgaard is controlling well.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Skovgaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sokolov gets full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard is really struggling to control Sokolov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokolov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (14) Sokolov
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokolov is looking to stall here but Skovgaard recovers full guard.
Skovgaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.

Skovgaard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sokolov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (17) Sokolov

Sokolov swings around for an armbar but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sokolov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (17) Sokolov

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokolov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (19) Sokolov
Skovgaard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sokolov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (22) Sokolov
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Skovgaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skovgaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov looking to control but instead Skovgaard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Skovgaard tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.

Sokolov trying to work for an americana but Skovgaard has managed to regain full guard.
Skovgaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skovgaard, not yet.

Skovgaard is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skovgaard is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov slips nicely into half guard.
Skovgaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Skovgaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokolov is aware though and is defending well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Sokolov forces his way into half guard.
Skovgaard wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.

Sokolov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skovgaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skovgaard keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sokolov wins on points by 22 to 12.
After winning the bout, Konstantin Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ADWGC Rio     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn (ranked 3109 p4p, 397 weight class) and Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 1325 p4p, 206 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




190 cm
36 yrs
213 lbs



198 cm
28 yrs
223 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Konstantin Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sokolov as he avoids it easily.
Sokolov 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.

Sokolov rushes Steel Penn and presses him up against the cage.

Steel Penn has picked Sokolov up - he's going for a ride! Steel Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Sokolov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sokolov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sokolov is trying to control but Steel Penn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (0) Sokolov
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel Penn prevents Sokolov from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Steel Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sokolov turns into him and now he's in Steel Penn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (2) Sokolov

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.

Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sokolov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Sokolov in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Sokolov
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Sokolov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Steel Penn doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sokolov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Steel Penn - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: ADWGC 3     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 1298 p4p, 195 weight class) and Brotha Gracie (ranked 2854 p4p, 364 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




198 cm
28 yrs
223 lbs



189 cm
34 yrs
205 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Konstantin Sokolov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brotha Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Sokolov. Sokolov maintains the clinch.

Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sokolov (0) vs (4) Gracie
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sokolov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sokolov (4) vs (4) Gracie

Sokolov looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sokolov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sokolov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gracie is in real trouble here. Sokolov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Sokolov wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konstantin Sokolov!
Konstantin Sokolov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DARE 95     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov scores with a jab. Laliberte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Laliberte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sokolov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sokolov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sokolov throws a sloppy body shot
and Laliberte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokolov thinking.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Laliberte moves out of range.
Sokolov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Laliberte's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sokolov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laliberte. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokolov. That snapped Laliberte's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laliberte lands with a nice body punch.
Sokolov throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laliberte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Laliberte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laliberte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokolov.
Laliberte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokolov throws out the jab.
Laliberte cracks the inside of Sokolov's front leg.
Sokolov throws a poor cross that misses
and Laliberte counters with a nice body kick.
Sokolov looks winded!#T1#
Sokolov cracks Laliberte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Laliberte counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Laliberte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sokolov is out of range.
A head kick by Laliberte misses
and Sokolov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokolov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laliberte counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Sokolov misses. #KD#
Laliberte feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sokolov sprawling to the canvas! Sokolov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Laliberte finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laliberte misses with a body shot.
Laliberte throws an overhand right that lands on Sokolov's shoulder, as Sokolov tries to avoid the shot.
Sokolov throws a shot from downtown. Laliberte moves away and avoids it.
Sokolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokolov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Laliberte counters with a nice right hand that sends Sokolov toppling to the canvas! Sokolov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Laliberte finish him?!#ROC#
Sokolov is rocked!
Laliberte ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sokolov's jaw. Sokolov's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Laliberte does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Laliberte!

 

Event: DARE 88     
Date:   Dec 16, 2018
#R1#
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rain misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sokolov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sokolov moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rain tries to land a body kick
and Sokolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Sokolov moves out of range easily.
Sokolov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokolov.
Rain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rain staying out of range there.
Sokolov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Rain.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Rain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sokolov misses with a straight right.
Rain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sokolov will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Sokolov digs a good hook to Rain's body.
Rain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sokolov's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rain.
Sokolov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Rain.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokolov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokolov. That did some damage!
Sokolov throws a sloppy body shot
and Rain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sokolov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rain throws a body kick that misses
and Sokolov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Sokolov moved out of range nicely.
Sokolov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Rain tenderised Sokolov's leg. Sokolov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
A big right from Rain misses.
Rain throws a leg kick but Sokolov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain lands the left hand.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Sokolov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Sokolov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rain lands a head shot.
Sokolov missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokolov looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Rain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sokolov will feel that in the morning.
Sokolov walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Sokolov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sokolov.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain thuds a left hand into Sokolov's body.#T4#
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Sokolov is rocked!
Rain lands a big right hook! Sokolov looks hurt but is still standing! Rain lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Sokolov falls down and Rain dives in with a huge hammer fist! Sokolov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Rain runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain 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: DARE 80     
Date:   Nov 14, 2018
#R1#
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Sokolov cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Good shot there by Sokolov.
Emelianenko punishes Sokolov's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelianenko get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Emelianenko stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Sokolov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Sokolov!
A victorious Konstantin Sokolov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DARE 72     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Sokolov thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
Sokolov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sokolov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Sokolov jabs Muller right on the nose. Muller blinks but takes it well.
Sokolov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sokolov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokolov connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller stalks Sokolov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sokolov's face. Sokolov staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Muller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Sokolov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokolov tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sokolov lands a nice shot that snaps Muller's head back.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sokolov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokolov lands a head shot.
Sokolov misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Sokolov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muller at a distance.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Sokolov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Sokolov slips the punch.
Sokolov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muller in his tracks.
Muller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokolov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Sokolov misses the body punch
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokolov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokolov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sokolov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muller misses with a low kick as Sokolov jumps back.
Sokolov throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller throws an off balance right hand
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Sokolov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sokolov.
Sokolov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Muller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sokolov throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a looping right.
It looked like Sokolov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokolov.
Sokolov scores with a hook to the body. Muller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muller misses with an uppercut
and Sokolov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokolov throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
Muller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokolov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sokolov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfgang Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and Muller counters with an inside leg kick.
Sokolov blocks a jab.
It looked like Sokolov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muller misses with a leg kick.
It looks like Sokolov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Muller connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Konstantin Sokolov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Muller - that will leave a mark!
Muller works Sokolov's body with a nice hook.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Sokolov slips a straight right by Muller.
A big right from Muller misses.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
It looked like Sokolov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muller.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Sokolov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sokolov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wolfgang Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller cracks Sokolov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Sokolov misses its intended target.
Muller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muller misses with a hook. Sokolov ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokolov misses the target.
Muller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Sokolov saw that one coming.
Sokolov cracks Muller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sokolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokolov.
A swing and a miss from Muller.#T2#
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller throws a poor cross that misses
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muller lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sokolov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Sokolov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sokolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands with an uppercut that bounces Muller off the cage and back into range.
Muller throws out a leg kick but Sokolov moves out of range and Muller only half commits.
Sokolov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
A little feinted left hand from Sokolov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sokolov throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sokolov misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Muller misses with a left hand
and Sokolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Sokolov misses with a looping right.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokolov is just out of range.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller throws a body punch but Sokolov moves out of range.
Sokolov is looking to counter punch.
Sokolov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Sokolov misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Muller lands a big head kick that sends Sokolov tumbling to the mat! Muller takes a step backwards and waves Sokolov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller rushes Sokolov with punches - Sokolov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sokolov goes down! Muller follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Muller!

 

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Sokolov.
Sokolov moves away from the strike by Zulu.
Zulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokolov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Sokolov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Zulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zulu misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokolov missing with a left hand there. Zulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sokolov misses with a shot to the body
and Zulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zulu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Zulu. Those never looked like landing.
Zulu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zulu walks into a stiff left hand from Sokolov.
Zulu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokolov misses with a right hand #KD#
and Zulu counters with a nice right hand that sends Sokolov toppling to the canvas! Sokolov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zulu finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov throws a lazy uppercut
and Zulu counters with a nice body shot.
Zulu drops Sokolov with a big left hand! Sokolov is injured, injured bad! Zulu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kvame Zulu 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: DARE 59     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Sokolov. Beautiful body shot.
Arones walks into a straight right hand from Sokolov.#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Arones misses with a hook
letting Sokolov counter with a right hand.
Sokolov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokolov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Arones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokolov looks to land a left hand but Arones moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Arones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Jab by Arones.
Sokolov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arones.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Arones takes a swing at Sokolov's ribcage but misses.
Sokolov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sokolov misses with a hook. Arones ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Arones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sokolov.
Arones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arones connects with a body shot.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Arones moves out of range.
A left and a right from Arones both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arones.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Arones misses with a double jab.
Sokolov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arones with a body shot.
Sokolov scores with a jab. Arones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokolov.
Arones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokolov finds it's way round the side to connect with Arones's head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokolov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Sokolov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Arones misses.
Arones lands with a good body shot.
Sokolov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sokolov misses with a straight left.
Sokolov misses with a straight right.
Arones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arones dives in and grabs Sokolov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sokolov pushes down on Arones's head and hops out.
Sokolov scores with a sloppy right hand. Arones should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Gabriel Arones's cut is getting worse.
Sokolov misses with a hook.#T3#
Sokolov cracks Arones with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Arones misses.
Sokolov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arones is looking to wear down Sokolov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
letting Arones counter with a right hand.
Arones throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sokolov.
Arones scores with a jab. Sokolov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sokolov connects with a right hand. Arones shakes it off.
Sokolov connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sokolov.#ROC2#
Arones is rocked!
Arones throws an off balance right hand
and Sokolov counters with a right hand from hell and Arones is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Sokolov!
After winning the bout, Konstantin Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DARE 55     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Sokolov throws a big shot that misses.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
We've been informed that Ban Gbus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sokolov throws a hook to the side of Ban Gbus's head but Ban Gbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Ban Gbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ban Gbus throws a jab when Sokolov was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sokolov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
Ban Gbus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Olajide Ban Gbus has been cut.
Ban Gbus looks to land a left hand but Sokolov moved out of range nicely.
Ban Gbus swings for the body but Sokolov moves out of range.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Sokolov saw that one coming.
Sokolov with a hook.
Sokolov moves out of range as Ban Gbus strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Sokolov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sokolov.
Sokolov with a jab.
Sokolov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ban Gbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sokolov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ban Gbus catches Sokolov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Sokolov ducks under a wild hook from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus slips a straight right by Sokolov.
Ban Gbus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ban Gbus needs to keep his hands up - Sokolov had a free shot at his head there.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olajide Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ban Gbus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sokolov cracks Ban Gbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Sokolov defending well as Ban Gbus loads up on a big left hand.
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Sokolov moves out of range.
Ban Gbus lands with a nice body punch.
Ban Gbus moves away from the strike by Sokolov.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight right.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokolov.
Ban Gbus stuns Sokolov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
Donk. Sokolov catches Ban Gbus right on the button with a cross.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ban Gbus misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokolov misses the target.
Ban Gbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ban Gbus throws a shot to the body.
Sokolov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ban Gbus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
That has opened up Olajide Ban Gbus's cut even more.
Ban Gbus swinging wildly here.
Ban Gbus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sokolov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sokolov swings for the body but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
It seemed like Ban Gbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokolov moves away.
Ban Gbus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ban Gbus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ban Gbus swings widly with a right hand
letting Sokolov counter with a right hand.
Sokolov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ban Gbus connects with a looping right hand.
Ban Gbus looks to land a left hand but Sokolov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Ban Gbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokolov's head backwards.#KD#
Sokolov cracks Ban Gbus with a big right hand and Ban Gbus goes down!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Ban Gbus blocks nicely.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Ban Gbus blocks nicely.
Ban Gbus keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Sokolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Sokolov looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sokolov 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Ban Gbus's brow.
Ban Gbus trying to control the position here.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ban Gbus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov stands and throws Ban Gbus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ban Gbus dodges the ground and pound from Sokolov.
Sokolov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Sokolov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olajide Ban Gbus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Ban Gbus misses its intended target.
Sokolov misses with a straight left.
Sokolov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantin Sokolov is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokolov throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ban Gbus! But no joy.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the side of Sokolov's head but Sokolov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Sokolov lands.
A shot to the liver by Ban Gbus. Beautiful body shot.
Ban Gbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Ban Gbus.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Ban Gbus avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Sokolov scores with a body shot.
Ban Gbus swinging wildly here.
Ban Gbus connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban Gbus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokolov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ban Gbus scrambles back to his feet.
Ban Gbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokolov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sokolov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ban Gbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokolov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Sokolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Ban Gbus works Sokolov's body with a nice hook.
Ban Gbus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sokolov misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Sokolov.
Ban Gbus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Sokolov's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ban Gbus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
The cut above Olajide Ban Gbus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokolov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokolov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
A big left from Sokolov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokolov misses the target.
It seemed like Ban Gbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Sokolov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sokolov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokolov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sokolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ban Gbus moves away from the strike by Sokolov.
A cross from Sokolov lands.
Ban Gbus misses with a two punch combination.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokolov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sokolov dips to his left and cracks Ban Gbus with an uppercut!
Ban Gbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ban Gbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ban Gbus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ban Gbus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Sokolov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ban Gbus can do to turn this around?
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokolov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook
and Sokolov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban Gbus lands a nice hook to Sokolov's body. Sokolov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ban Gbus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a body punch
and Sokolov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokolov stuns Ban Gbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ban Gbus is looking to clinch.
Ban Gbus misses the jab.
Ban Gbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ban Gbus there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Sokolov cracks Ban Gbus with an uppercut from hell and Ban Gbus crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sokolov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Ban Gbus is rocked!#CUT#
Olajide Ban Gbus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Ban Gbus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sokolov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ban Gbus is still in real trouble! Can Sokolov finish him?
Sokolov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ban Gbus seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ban Gbus is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sokolov is looking for a triangle but Ban Gbus pushes his legs off easily.
Sokolov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ban Gbus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sokolov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Sokolov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sokolov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ban Gbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
Sokolov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ban Gbus misses the jab.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ban Gbus is looking to clinch.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus throws an off balance right hand
and Sokolov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a jab to the body
and Sokolov counters with a straight right hand.
Ban Gbus throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ban Gbus throws out the jab.
Ban Gbus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokolov throws a jab when Ban Gbus was well out of range.
Ban Gbus throws a jab when Sokolov was well out of range.#T1#
Sokolov throws out a loose jab but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokolov slips under a jab from Ban Gbus.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sokolov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sokolov misses the jab.
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Ban Gbus moves into the clinch.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Sokolov tries to stall but Ban Gbus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sokolov lands a right hand.
Sokolov looking to slow down the pace here.
Sokolov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokolov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokolov.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantin Sokolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Sokolov controls the action.
Ban Gbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Ban Gbus tries to throw a body punch but Sokolov avoids it by throwing Ban Gbus back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sokolov.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Sokolov.
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Sokolov controls the action.
Sokolov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ban Gbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokolov.
Sokolov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Sokolov to work.
Sokolov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ban Gbus is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olajide Ban Gbus.
I think Sokolov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Sokolov!

Konstantin Sokolov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Sokolov throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Duggan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sokolov is trying to control but Duggan passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Duggan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sokolov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sokolov is being controlled here.
Duggan landing strikes.
Sokolov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duggan connects with a decent elbow.
Sokolov sneaks back into half guard.
Sokolov manages to get to full guard.
Duggan preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Duggan is sitting in close to Sokolov's body. Sokolov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Duggan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Duggan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sokolov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konstantin Sokolov!
An out of breath Konstantin Sokolov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Sokolov throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokolov scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Sokolov cracks Alatalo with an open hand slap.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sokolov lands with a cross.
Sokolov throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokolov thinking.
Alatalo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sokolov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alatalo. Sokolov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
A very excited looking Konstantin Sokolov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bumfights 5: The Transition     
Date:   Jan 28, 2018
#R1#
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Severn. #TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Severn quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Severn wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severn pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Severn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Emelianenko prevents Severn from improving his position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Severn is defending the position.
Severn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severn is refusing to be controlled, as Emelianenko sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Emelianenko. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Severn has been cut.#SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Severn defends it well.
Severn is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko works his way into side control.
Severn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Emelianenko.
Severn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko working away.#SUB#
Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Severn, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Severn, who protects the arm well.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound but Severn is defending the strikes.
Severn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Severn wants to stand but Emelianenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Severn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Severn keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Emelianenko moves into full guard. #T4#
Emelianenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Emelianenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Severn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Severn is still trying to improve position.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Severn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Severn.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around?
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Severn with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.#TD2#
Severn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severn avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Severn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severn looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.#T1#
Severn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Emelianenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Severn trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Emelianenko prevents Severn from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Severn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Aleksandr Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Severn is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Severn sees it coming and defends easily.
Severn wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Emelianenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Emelianenko prevents Severn from improving his position.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Severn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Emelianenko seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Severn defends it well.
Severn tries to kick Emelianenko off but Emelianenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Emelianenko lands a nice short elbow.
Severn wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Severn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Severn as Emelianenko shoots in.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Severn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Severn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn looking to control.
Severn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Severn wriggles free and stands up.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Severn's waist but Severn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Severn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Severn wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Severn is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up. #T2#
Severn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
Emelianenko trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severn controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Severn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Severn is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Severn with a poor takedown #CL#
and Emelianenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
Severn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Severn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Severn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Severn wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Severn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
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.#T4##SUB#
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko looking to control. #SUB#
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Severn defends easily.
Severn wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Aleksandr Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Emelianenko!

Aleksandr Emelianenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Bumfights 4: The Frozen Ring     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Goldstein sprawls well.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldstein.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandr Emelianenko has been cut.#TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Emelianenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goldstein is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU2#
Emelianenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Goldstein to his feet.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Goldstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Emelianenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goldstein.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldstein is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Goldstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldstein looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range. #TD2#
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goldstein was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldstein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Emelianenko stops Goldstein from standing up.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
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.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldstein wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Goldstein as Emelianenko shoots in.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Goldstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianenko's hands.
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Goldstein lands a body punch. #T3#
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldstein smiles and moves away.
Goldstein lands a right hook to the body.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the ropes and back into range.#KD#
Goldstein cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Emelianenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Goldstein finish him? #ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko is aggressively charging in as Goldstein backs up avoiding any damage. Goldstein tosses out a jab and Emelianenko runs right into it face first! Emelianenko is out cold! Goldstein dropped down on all fours and is barking in Emelianenko's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
A pretty intense looking Samson Goldstein took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1##TD#
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Emelianenko decides to stand back up.
Jefferies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Jefferies fails with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Jefferies has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aleksandr Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jefferies.#CL2#
Jefferies clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Jefferies has been cut.
Jefferies looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Jefferies shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Jefferies's guard.#T1#
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jefferies's guard.
Emelianenko moves into full mount! Jefferies won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Jefferies is having none of it. #SUB#
Emelianenko wants to finish this one by submission but Jefferies is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Emelianenko. #SUB#
Emelianenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jefferies manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jefferies is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Emelianenko has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jefferies is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Emelianenko yanks on the arm and Jefferies is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Emelianenko.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko made sure to mention his sponsor, Blue Moon in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 28, 2017
#R1#
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuire Jr defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push McGuire Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Emelianenko tries to sprawl but McGuire Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire Jr working some strikes from top position.
McGuire Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGuire Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Emelianenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGuire Jr escapes and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Emelianenko looking for a sweep but McGuire Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
McGuire Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Emelianenko is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Emelianenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGuire Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Emelianenko tries to hold on but McGuire Jr pushes him away.
Emelianenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Emelianenko has gone for a leg lock! McGuire Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emelianenko's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko looking to control.
McGuire Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGuire Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr cracks Emelianenko with a solid left hand.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianenko moves into full guard. #T3#
McGuire Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
McGuire Jr pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Emelianenko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McGuire Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McGuire Jr!
Check out the look on McGuire Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.#T4#
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko is controlling McGuire Jr's trapped leg to prevent McGuire Jr from advancing to side control.
Emelianenko wants to control but McGuire Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire Jr lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Emelianenko gets caught flat footed, as McGuire Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a triangle here but McGuire Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Emelianenko looks to move to half guard but instead McGuire Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
McGuire Jr lands a big elbow.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
McGuire Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. McGuire Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McGuire Jr is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuire Jr to get the leverage.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but McGuire Jr keeps him under control.
Emelianenko taking some punishment here, with McGuire Jr in his half guard.
Emelianenko pushes McGuire Jr off but McGuire Jr dives into side control. #T2#
Emelianenko is trying to improve his position.
McGuire Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
McGuire Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Emelianenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGuire Jr's guard! Nice work there by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko stands up over McGuire Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire Jr, not yet. #T3##SU#
McGuire Jr is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGuire Jr misses with the body kick#TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
McGuire Jr prevents Emelianenko from moving into mount.
McGuire Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emelianenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Emelianenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGuire Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emelianenko's guard! Nice work there by McGuire Jr!
McGuire Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
McGuire Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire Jr throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ralph McGuire Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko landing with the ground and pound.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire Jr is retaining full guard.
McGuire Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire Jr misses with a head kick.
McGuire Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire Jr as he avoids it easily.
McGuire Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire Jr digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
McGuire Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from McGuire Jr misses.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. McGuire Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
McGuire Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aleksandr Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
McGuire Jr digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
McGuire Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
McGuire Jr lands an uppercut.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuire Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
A short uppercut from McGuire Jr.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Emelianenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Emelianenko drops to his knees and McGuire Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Tolonen (ranked 5445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 21417 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




193 cm
32 yrs
217 lbs



198 cm
23 yrs
230 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tolonen defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Tolonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Tolonen sprawls well.
Matti Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Emelianenko.

Tolonen has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tolonen walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Tolonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tolonen pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Tolonen, which made it look bad.

Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Tolonen is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tolonen down to the mat. Tolonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
As Emelianenko tries to get set, Tolonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Emelianenko manages to avoid the attempt.

Tolonen drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tolonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tolonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.

Emelianenko has gone for a leg lock! Tolonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emelianenko's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (0) Emelianenko
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Emelianenko has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Tolonen tries to pass.
Tolonen looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (2) vs (2) Emelianenko
Tolonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
Tolonen has his hands clasped together around Emelianenko's back. He's all about the action.

Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tolonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Tolonen is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.

Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tolonen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tolonen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tolonen (6) vs (2) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Tolonen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Emelianenko!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tolonen (8) vs (2) Emelianenko

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stops Tolonen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tolonen wants to take Emelianenko's back here but Emelianenko is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Tolonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Tolonen trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tolonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Tolonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Tolonen is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Tolonen is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Tolonen is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tolonen is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tolonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolonen pulls his head out easily.

Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Tolonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tolonen advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tolonen (11) vs (2) Emelianenko
Tolonen wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Tolonen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolonen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tolonen advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tolonen (13) vs (2) Emelianenko

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Tolonen wants to take Emelianenko's back here but Emelianenko is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tolonen mounts Emelianenko! Really nice guard pass there!
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount but Tolonen keeps good control and instead manages to take Emelianenko's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tolonen (16) vs (2) Emelianenko

Tolonen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tolonen's guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tolonen (16) vs (4) Emelianenko

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko postures up.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko content to stall in guard here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is fighting to break Tolonen's control of his arms but Tolonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko being controlled here momentarily.
Tolonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolonen is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Tolonen seems keen to control Emelianenko's posture.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tolonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tolonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tolonen!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tolonen (20) vs (4) Emelianenko
Tolonen is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko tries to bench press Tolonen off him but Tolonen keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Matti Tolonen thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 7481 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 21407 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Rudolf - In the City. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




200 cm
48 yrs
250 lbs



198 cm
23 yrs
230 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Emelianenko
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.

Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (4) vs (2) Emelianenko
Emelianenko wants to control but Harris postures up.
Emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris swings around for an armbar but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harris's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (4) vs (4) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (6) vs (4) Emelianenko

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.

Harris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (6) vs (6) Emelianenko

Emelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emelianenko has Harris in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (8) vs (6) Emelianenko

Harris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (8) vs (8) Emelianenko
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emelianenko has Harris in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (10) vs (8) Emelianenko

Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris looking to pass the guard.

Harris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (10) vs (10) Emelianenko
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (14) vs (10) Emelianenko
Emelianenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.

Harris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emelianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harris has Emelianenko in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (14) vs (12) Emelianenko
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (14) vs (15) Emelianenko

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Emelianenko dominates the positioning.

Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Emelianenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Emelianenko prefers to stall for the moment though.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.

Emelianenko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Harris is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 13, 2017
#R1#
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Vachon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Emelianenko pushes Vachon up against the cage in a clinch.
Vachon working aggressively here. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Vachon.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Vachon tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vachon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vachon looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well. #CL2#
Vachon has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Vachon holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Vachon tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Vachon is blocking nicely. #TD#
Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Vachon is looking to escape.#SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Vachon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Vachon is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
Vachon tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Vachon is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vachon avoid being mounted?
Vachon manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko cracks Vachon with a solid left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko trying to control but Vachon is working from the bottom.
Vachon wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Emelianenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Vachon is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Vachon is trying to stand.
Vachon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vachon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko prevents Vachon from getting back to his feet. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Vachon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko shoots in but Vachon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vachon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vachon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vachon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko digs a right hand into Vachon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vachon's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Vachon fails to land.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Vachon had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Maurice Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Vachon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vachon misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Vachon clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vachon is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vachon presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vachon scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Vachon misses with some punches.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Vachon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Vachon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vachon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vachon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Vachon.#CL2#
Vachon has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vachon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vachon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vachon lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandr Emelianenko has been cut.
Vachon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vachon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vachon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Vachon scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Vachon lands a big right hand that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Emelianenko! #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Vachon scores with a big shot! Emelianenko's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Emelianenko! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maurice Vachon thanked KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 02, 2017
#R1#
Deux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Deux closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Deux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Deux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Deux on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Deux manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Deux blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deux.
Deux scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Deux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deux scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deux connects with a body shot.
Deux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deux throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandr Emelianenko has been cut.
Deux fakes the body blow, causing Emelianenko to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Emelianenko goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Numero Deux!
A very excited looking Numero Deux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 28, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 9904 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




190 cm
24 yrs
220 lbs



198 cm
22 yrs
230 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drakov jumps guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Drakov wants the takedown. Emelianenko is fighting it off but Drakov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Emelianenko's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (2) vs (0) Emelianenko

Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Drakov defends easily.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Drakov defends easily.
Drakov trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Drakov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Drakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Drakov keeps him under control.
Drakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Drakov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Drakov from advancing to side control.

Drakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Drakov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.

Drakov is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (5) vs (0) Emelianenko
Drakov tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Drakov moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (8) vs (0) Emelianenko
Emelianenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko trying to control but Drakov postures up.

Drakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Drakov seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Drakov is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Drakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Drakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Drakov trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Drakov wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Drakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (11) vs (0) Emelianenko
Drakov wants to take Emelianenko's back but he can't do it this time.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (14) vs (0) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Drakov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Emelianenko tries to break free.
Emelianenko is keeping busy.

Drakov is looking for the choke from the back position but Emelianenko is controlling his hands well.

Drakov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Emelianenko is defending well though. Drakov let's go of the attempt for now.

Drakov looking for the choke but no joy.
Emelianenko trying to control but not successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.

Drakov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Emelianenko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Drakov is persistently looking for the submission but Emelianenko is defending it well.

Emelianenko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drakov's arms.
Emelianenko turns into Drakov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drakov (14) vs (2) Emelianenko

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
Drakov looking to control.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.

Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drakov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drakov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drakov!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drakov (18) vs (2) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Drakov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drakov tries to advance to mount but Emelianenko denies him.

Drakov has hold of Emelianenko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Emelianenko seems comfortable defending it but Drakov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Emelianenko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Emelianenko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Drakov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov very nearly forgot to thank Fatty's amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Aleksandr Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said ' Спасибо'.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 9903 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 7546 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.




198 cm
22 yrs
230 lbs



190 cm
25 yrs
271 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Emelianenko rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.

Emelianenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.

Johnson lying in Emelianenko's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Emelianenko decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Johnson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aleksandr Emelianenko made sure he mentioned Blue Moon, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 10005 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4393 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




198 cm
22 yrs
230 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
231 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Kaleva. Kaleva maintains the clinch.
Kaleva is looking for a takedown.

Emelianenko has Kaleva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaleva tumbling to the mat - Emelianenko dives into Kaleva's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (0) Kaleva
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaleva holds on and takes a little breather.

Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaleva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Kaleva's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Kaleva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaleva manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Kaleva's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaleva looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaleva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (2) Kaleva

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is pushing down on Emelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaleva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaleva stalling.

Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kaleva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaleva is working away from the top position though.
Kaleva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Kaleva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (5) Kaleva
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.

Kaleva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.

Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.

Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.

Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Kaleva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Kaleva postures up.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaleva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Kaleva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaleva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaleva's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Emelianenko (6) vs (5) Kaleva
Kaleva wants to escape the position.
Emelianenko gets his hands free as Kaleva looks to control.
Emelianenko is trying to stick to Kaleva's back but Kaleva is turning into Emelianenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Emelianenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kaleva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (6) vs (7) Kaleva

Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaleva defends well.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Kaleva tries to pass.

Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaleva defends it easily.

Kaleva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Emelianenko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kaleva is looking to defend but Emelianenko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kaleva! Emelianenko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kaleva taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 10022 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderson Siliva (ranked 8936 p4p, 0 weight class). Siliva has chosen Sunshines BAR GRILL & LOUNGE PINNEYS BEACH as his entrance music. Aleksandr Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.




198 cm
22 yrs
230 lbs



191 cm
20 yrs
279 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wanderson Siliva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Emelianenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emelianenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Siliva looking to improve position, pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh with his hand. Emelianenko seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Siliva paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Siliva's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Emelianenko picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blue Moon logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 30, 2017
#R1#
Mancuello throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandr Emelianenko has been cut.
Mancuello has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Emelianenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Mancuello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mancuello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Emelianenko forces Mancuello back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Mancuello blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Mancuello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mancuello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Mancuello.
Mancuello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Mancuello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mancuello is stalling here.
Mancuello works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Mancuello blocks it. #T1##BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mancuello.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mancuello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Mancuello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mancuello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mancuello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Mancuello counters with a stiff right hand.
Mancuello drops Emelianenko with a naaaaasty hook - Emelianenko is in real trouble here! Mancuello dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Federico Mancuello!
Aleksandr Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said ' Спасибо'.

 

Event: LFC 27     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Emelianenko cracks Nanou with an open hand slap.#CL#
Emelianenko rushes Nanou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nanou tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nanou takes a shot to the head.
Nanou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nanou looks winded!
Emelianenko gets through Nanou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Nanou looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Nanou in a clinch. #BC#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Emelianenko gets a clinch. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch. #CL#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Nanou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Nanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nanou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Emelianenko pushes Nanou up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Nanou against the cage.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nanou backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nanou just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelianenko's brow.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nanou fails to land. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Emelianenko clinches. #BC2#
Nanou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Nanou up against the cage.#T2#
Emelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko pushes Nanou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emelianenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko has Nanou pressed against the cage.
Nanou tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Nanou tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nanou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nanou crunches a lovely knee into Emelianenko's ribcage.#BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nanou closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko has Nanou pressed against the cage, preventing Nanou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Nanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Nanou tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nanou wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Nanou misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Emelianenko rushes Nanou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Emelianenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nanou backwards.
Nanou creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Nanou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nanou backwards.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nanou backwards.
Emelianenko stalling against the cage.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Nanou throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nanou misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko pushes Nanou against the cage. Emelianenko is working some dirty boxing. Emelianenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Nanou goes down! Nanou tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Emelianenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Emelianenko!

 

Event: LFC 20     
Date:   Feb 01, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Carron gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Carron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carron.
Carron misses with some punches.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Carron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Carron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carron is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carron.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carron lands a right hand.
A short left from Carron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Carron fails to land.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carron takes a shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Emelianenko pushes Carron up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carron misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carron has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Carron gets a clinch.
Carron throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Carron misses with the head strike.
Carron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Carron.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Carron misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Carron lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Carron scores with a shoulder strike.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Carron as the two fighters clinch.
Carron has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Carron up against the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carron.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Carron blocking some punches.
Carron misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is stalling here.
Carron can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action. #T3#
Carron misses with the head strike.
Carron misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
A short left from Carron.
Carron swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko looking to stall.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Carron blocks it.
Carron blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carron.
Carron throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Carron.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Carron fails to land.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Carron.
Carron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Carron.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Carron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carron.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carron lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Aleksandr Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Owen Carron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Carron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Carron lands an uppercut.
Owen Carron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Carron blocks it.
Carron lands a shoulder strike.
Carron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carron misses with a body punch.
Carron struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Carron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carron lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Carron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Carron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Carron blocking some punches.
Carron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carron lands a left hand.
Carron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Carron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carron moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Carron doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Carron.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Carron avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carron fails to land.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Carron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carron moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##CL2#
Emelianenko clinches.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carron.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Carron finish him?
Carron unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Emelianenko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Carron is unloading with more strikes now! Emelianenko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Carron!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Owen Carron made sure he mentioned Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: LFC 15     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Emelianenko rushes Marciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Marciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Marciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko. #T1#
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Emelianenko has Marciano pushed against the cage.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko. #T3#
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Emelianenko clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Emelianenko.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Marciano up against the cage.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Emelianenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Marciano's ribcage. Marciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
Marciano is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Emelianenko is pushing Marciano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko taking a breather. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Emelianenko rushes Marciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano. #BC2#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marciano pushes Emelianenko away with a front kick.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away. #CL2#
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Rocco Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko. #T4#
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Good body shot from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Emelianenko rushes Marciano and presses him up against the cage.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano with a body shot.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emelianenko or not. #T1#
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Marciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #T3#
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Aleksandr Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Emelianenko tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Emelianenko stalling against the cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Marciano!

An out of breath Rocco Marciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: LFC 9     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carron prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Carron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carron stalling against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carron backwards.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Carron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Carron blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carron is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carron is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Carron to work. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carron stalling against the cage.
Carron is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Carron throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Carron can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Carron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Carron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Carron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carron shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Carron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Carron back into the cage.
Emelianenko avoiding damage.
Carron is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Carron.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carron as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emelianenko looking to stall. #T4#
Carron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emelianenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carron with a poor takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Emelianenko clinches up with Carron and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
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!
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Carron controls his hands.
Emelianenko prevents Carron from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Emelianenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Carron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Carron was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Carron pushes him off.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carron darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Carron into the cage.
Carron darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Carron into the cage.
Emelianenko throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carron is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carron misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Carron.
Aleksandr Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carron tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Carron. #T1#
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Carron avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Carron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carron tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Carron drops back down to his feet.
Carron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carron shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carron paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
A short right from Emelianenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carron.
Carron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carron taking a breather.
A short right from Emelianenko. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carron is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carron.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Carron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Carron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Carron.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko gets through Carron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko is stalling here.
Carron blocking some punches.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrons head.
Carron prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Carron.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Carron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko is leaning against Carron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Carron fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carron is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Carron blocks an uppercut.
Carron is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko pushes Carron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Emelianenko lands a big right hand that sends Carron crashing to the mat! Emelianenko stays standing though and waves Carron back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Owen Carron has been cut.
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Carron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Carron jumps guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Carron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrons head.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Carron wants to stall.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carron wants to stall.
Carron misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Carron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Carron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Carron is rocked!
Carron trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Carron tries to pull guard but Emelianenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Carron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carron seems to have got his legs back now.
Carron blocking some punches.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Carron.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Carron looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Carron.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Carron blocking some punches.
Carron blocking some punches.
Carron prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Carron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
Carron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Carron controls his hands.
Carron has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko stalling the fight.
Carron blocking some punches.
Emelianenko content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko has Carron pushed against the cage.
Emelianenko stalls.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carron avoids it.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carron tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Carron drops back down to his feet.
Carron stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Emelianenko avoiding damage.
Owen Carron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Emelianenko!

 

 
 
 
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